Only one cross! And to that cross He leadeth all His own; They gather round it, and its healing falls Upon each sinful one. Only one flock! And to that flock the Shepherd brings His sheep; In the green pastrue there, to feed them all, And with His staff to keep. Only one Way! One Way for all the many wanderers Returning from a thousand various parts, Through earth's long stormy years. Only one City! And to that City His beloved come, Brought by Himself - to find in it forever Their safe and blessed Home. Only one Christ! And to that Christ the Father draws all eyes, Bidding them look, and in that looking live, That they no more may die. Only one Heaven! Into Whose glory He His own doth call; Where all is sinless, sorrowless, and bright - Where Christ is all in all. Horatius Bonar July, 1963 "The Gospel Standard" |