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Only.

I

Only a mortal's powers,
Weak at their fullest strength;
Only a few swift-flashing hours,
Short at their fullest length.

II

Only a page for the eye,
Only a word for the ear,
Only a smile, and by and by
Only a quiet tear.

III

Only one heart to give,
Only one voice to use;
Only one little life to live,
And only one to lose.

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IV

Poor is my best, and small:
How could I dare divide?
Surely my Lord shall have it all,
He shall not be denied!

V

All! for far more I owe
Than all I have to bring;
All! for my Saviour loves me so!
All! for I love my King!

VI

All! for it is His own,
He gave the tiny store;
All! for it must be His alone;
All! for I have no more.

VII

All! for the last and least
He stoopeth to uplift:
The altar of my great High Priest
Shall sanctify my gift.