Your Ear, A Smile and A Happy Word

If you see somebody having a rough day,

If you see somebody struggling on the way,

If you see somebody with a broken heart,

If you see somebody whose world’s come apart,

If you see somebody who’s tossed to and fro,

If you see somebody whose back is bent low,

Give him your ear, a smile and a happy word,

And bid him put his trust in the Blessed Lord.

 

If you see somebody who’s fighting with sin,

If you see somebody despised by all men,

If you see somebody who has lost his way,

If you see somebody with too much to pay,

If you see somebody who’s wandering about,

If you see somebody who’s struggling with doubt,

Give him your ear, a smile and a happy word,

And bid him put his trust in the Blessed Lord.

 

If you see somebody that the world counts mad,

If you see somebody confused and distraught,

If you see somebody who’s suffering for naught,

If you see somebody whom life’s left behind,

If you see somebody with a troubled mind,

Give him your ear, a smile and a happy word,

And bid him put his trust in the Blessed Lord.

 

If you see somebody who’s doing all right,

If you see somebody whose burden is light,

If you see somebody with no pain or care,

If you see somebody who’s loved everywhere,

If you see somebody not troubled with sin,

Give him your ear, a smile and a happy word,

And bid him put his trust in the Blessed Lord.

 

H. L. Gradowith

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

A Song Of Hope

He lives in my heart and guides me all along, 
He bathes me in Mercy and gives me a Song! 
In a world of darkness He's my Shining Light, 
When I'm out of strength, I then turn to His Might!!!

He is the Answer to the questions men ask, 
And though my strength fails, He is up to the task; 
When gloom o'ertakes me He Lighteth my Way, 
And His Light's brighter than this world's brightest day!

"This simply cannot be done," says learn'ed man, 
But filled with His Might I affirm that I can! 
What man cannot see he simply disavows, 
But there is more here than our wisdom allows!

If all men will but know His Wonderful Love 
Then all might enjoy His Bright Homeland Above! 
For He'll live in them and guide them all along, 
He'll bathe them in Mercy and give them a Song!

In darkness they stumble, hearts rotted within, 
Their steps ever trodding the paths of lost men… 
Their darkness dispelling He'll Bathe them in Light, 
He'll fix their ill hearts, and set their steps aright!

H. L. Gradowith

A Perfect Day

Let us now think of a sweet perfect day
    And what it would take to make it that way
For me the issue’s not hard to explain
    Just a day filled with joy and free from pain
A day which affords me all that I need
    Time to spend with my loved ones, time to Read,
Time to tell others the grand old story
    And bid them accept the Lord of Glory
Time to reflect on how things used to be
    When I was a child, so pure and carefree
This day won’t cost money, not one red cent!
    And for it one never needs to repent,
Such days as this will help us on toward
    That perfect eternal day with the Lord!

H. L. Gradowith