Hymnal 450
1 My one wish, Lord, is this alone: To serve Thee all my days,
Then rise to stand before Thy throne And sing Thy deathless praise.
2 Why should I cling to things of earth, Like dreams which pass away,
Such dreams and toilings have no worth In heaven's eternal day.
3 The fiery trials our faith incurs, Unnumbered though they be,
Fear not for more than conquerors Through Jesus Christ are we.
4 More dear is faith than gems or gold: Rich jewel we receive;
Truth, flooding blessedness untold On all who but believe.
5 Like arrowflight the moments pass! Redeem, at Christ's control,
Thy days, and give on His behalf Heart, body, strength and soul! Amen.