Only "a little while,"
A moment it may be,
Ere I shall see Him face to face,
Who died, who lives for me.
Only " a little while"
The wilderness to roam,
And then the Father's house above,
My dwelling-place, my home.
Only " a little while "
To walk by faith alone,
And then without a veil to see,
And known as I am known.
Only " a little while "
To tread the path He trod,
And then the home of rest and joy,
The dwelling-place of God.
Only " a little while,"
Then watching will be o'er,
And we shall see Him face to face,
And worship evermore.
Only " a little while,"
Oh, precious, cheering word!
It may be ere this day shall close
I shall behold my Lord.
Then not " a little while,"
But through eternal days,
To sing the never-ending song
Of tribute to His praise!