If gazing strangers want to know
What makes me sing of Jesus so;
I love His name, 'tis very dear,
And would His loveliness declare:
A single smile from Jesus given
Will lift a drooping soul to heaven.
His eyes are full of melting love,
More soft and sparkling than the dove;
And sweet instruction He conveys,
To warm my heart and guide my ways:
A single smile from Jesus given
Will lift a drooping soul to heaven.
No sinful taint His bosom knows,
But with amazing kindness glows;
He wrought a righteousness Divine,
And gives me faith to call it mine:
A single smile from Jesus given
Will lift a drooping soul to heaven.
His mercies, like Himself, endure,
And like His love are ever sure;
And when our eyes His worth can view,
Our hearts will love and trust Him too.
A single smile from Jesus given
Will lift a drooping soul to heaven.
J. Berridge.
