Him Only

CHORUS:

An ounce of His Favor o'er a ton of sin,

A glimpse of His Smile o'er the praises of men;

A pinch of His Mercy o'er all this world's wealth,

Just one peek at Heav'n o'er a lifetime of health.

1. This world has no treasure that I wish to gain,

There's nothing that makes me desire to stay here;

For I'm just a pilgrim and I'm passing through, 

I've a mansion in Heaven: mine free and clear! 

CHORUS: 

An ounce of His Favor o'er a ton of sin,

A glimpse of His Smile o'er the praises of men;

A pinch of His Mercy o'er all this world's wealth,

Just one peek at Heav'n o'er a lifetime of health.

2. The finest of fineries hold naught for me,

The  sweetest of fragrances have no appeal;

I'd rather have proof to base my faith upon

Than anything anyone else claims to feel.

CHORUS:

An ounce of His Favor o'er a ton of sin,

A glimpse of His Smile o'er the praises of men;

A pinch of His Mercy o'er all this world's wealth,

Just one peek at Heav'n o'er a lifetime of health.

3. My Counselor, Comforter, Personal Guide,

My Light in the darkness, my own Special Friend; 

O'er all artificial that this world may boast

Him only I trust to guide me 'to life’s end...

CHORUS: 

An ounce of His Favor o'er a ton of sin,

A glimpse of His Smile o'er the praises of men;

A pinch of His Mercy o'er all this world's wealth,

Just one peek at Heav'n o'er a lifetime of health.

H. L. Gradowith