Just One Word by J. M. Hopkins

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 4, 1913

Just One Word

By J. M. Hopkins

J. M. HOPKINS

CAN I speak a word of comfort That will help you day by day As you journey toward the city In the straight and narrow way? Just one word to lift the burden Or assist the load to bear, Just one word to soothe the heart pain, Just one word to lighten care?

Let me whisper, softly whisper, Just one word so full of power, Just one word so full of blessing, For each dark and trying hour. Listen, then, this word I bring you, Sweetest word to mortals known,— This one word is "Jesus, Jesus," Brought by angels from the throne.

Word of strength in time of weakness, Word of peace in hour of strife, Precious word of love and meekness, Blessed word of light and life, In the hour of lisping childhood, In the years of buoyant youth, In the age of might and manhood, "Jesus," still the Way, the Truth.

Often with your cherished Bible Bowing low before the throne, When no eye but his can see you, When with him you're all alone, Tell him all about your sadness, All about your lonely days; He can change your grief to gladness, And your sighs to songs of praise.

Roseburg, Oregon.