I I Shall Not Pass Again This Way

The bread that giveth strength I want to give;
The water pure that bids the thirsty life;
I want to help the fainting day by day,
Because I shall not pass again this way.

I want to give the oil of joy for tears;
The faith to conquer cruel doubt and fears.
Beauty for ashes may I give always,
Because I shall not pass again this way.

I want to give good measure running o'er,
And into angry hearts I want to pour
The answer soft that turneth wrath away,
Because I shall not pass again this way.

I want to give to others hope and faith.
I want to do all that the Master saith;
I want to live aright from day to day,
Because I shall not pass again this way.

Spoke at Lee Harrell's Funeral 6/26/1970