This Book unfolds Jehovah’s mind;

This Book salutes in accents kind;

This Friend our needs will amply meet;

This Foundation sends forth joys sweet.

This Mine affords us boundless wealth;

This Good Physician gives us health;

This Sun renews and warms the soul;

This Sword both wounds and makes us whole.

This Letter shows our sins forgiven;

This Guide conducts us safe to heaven;

This Charter has been sealed with blood;

This Volume is the Word of God.

Author Unknown

20th Century Christian - February 1945

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

This. . .

Him Only