“Missionary Gems” — A collection of short poems
Compiled from various sources — Gospel Trumpet Company
Only for souls, our life’s work shall be;
Only for souls, till death shall set free,
We’ll strive as those running after earth’s goals,
Only for souls, only for souls.
Only for souls, while the tear-drops start;
Only for souls, though with aching heart;
Go friendships and pleasures — your death knell tolls;
Only for souls, only for souls.
Only for souls, be it far or near;
Only for souls, the summons we’ll hear,
From the heat of the tropics to earth’s icy poles;
Only for souls, only for souls.
Only for souls, though the conflict be long;
Only for souls, ‘gainst an enemy strong;
Victorious the issue — our God all controls;
Only for souls, only for souls.
Only for souls, mid reproaches and scorns;
Only for souls, o’er the pathway of thorns,
With sheepskins and goatskins, in dens, caves, and holes ;
Only for souls, only for souls.