The Finest of the Wheat No. 3 ‎#45

45. One Thing I Do

1 Lord, make my heart so pure and true,
That, by thy grace, one thing I’ll do;
That whether days be bright or dark,
I’ll, step by step, press tow’rd the mark.

Refrain:
O blessed mark! O glorious prize!
O crown beyond the starry skies!
Lord, be it mine thro’ joy or pain,
That mark to reach, that prize to gain!

2 Forgetting now things left behind,
Still may I seek, with humble mind,
The gracious gifts “which are before,”
That I may love thee more and more. [Refrain]

3 In silent hours of secret prayer,
In busy scenes, amid life’s care,
My faith increase, my hope renew,
To live for thee, “One thing I do.” [Refrain]

4 I’ll linger at my Savior’s feet,
To know the joy so full and sweet,
Of fellowship, of guidance true,
Then shall I sing, “One thing I do.” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, make my heart so pure and true
• Title: One Thing I Do
• Author: E. E. Hewitt
• Refrain First Line: O blessed mark! O glorious prize
• Publication Date: 1904
• Topic: Consecration; Prayer
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Lord, make my heart so pure and true]
• Composer: G. W. Elderkin
• Notes: Now Public Domain.