First Line: Only a little word, softly and kindly,

Only a little word, softly and kindly
Breathed in the ear of the sad and opprest ;
Oh, how it tenderly steals like a melody
Over life's billows, and lulls them to rest !

Only e little word I Only a little word !
Only a little word, whispered in love I

2 Only a little word, softly and kindly
Dropped in a heart that is blighted and chilled;
Oh, how its gentle strain tunes every chord again,
Waking the echoes that sorrow has stilled !

3 Only a little word, carefully spoken,
Borne to the lost on the desert that roam,
Breaks like the morning light, chasing the dreary night,
Pointing them upward, and leading them home.

4 Only a little word, spoken for Jesus,
Telling His pity, compassion, and love ;
Out of the path of sin, thousands may gather in,
Joyful to enter His kingdom above.