Only to live for Thy glory,
Only to know Thou art mine,
Close to my heart like a treasure,
Holding each promise of Thine.
Only to live for Thy glory,
Loved and protected by Thee,
Jesus, my blessed Redeemer,
This my petition shall be.

Only to live for Thy glory,
Only to wait at Thy throne,
Only to walk in Thy footsteps,
Led by Thy Spirit alone.
Only to live for Thy glory,
Casting my burden on Thee,
Jesus, my blessed Redeemer,
This my petition shall be.

Only to live for Thy glory,
Bearing reproach for Thy name,
Ready to do or to suffer,
Whether in good or ill fame,
Till home at last in the mansions
Thou art preparing for me-
Jesus, my blessed Redeemer,
This my petition shall be.
Fannie J. Crosby
May, 1913.