What though clouds are hovering o'er us

[Guest]

Old hymn which I can't find

[Jeannette]

The name of the song is "Jesus Only". You can find more information on it at cyberhymnal.com
Jeannette

What tho' clouds are hov'ring o'er me,
And I seem to walk alone-
Longing 'mid my cares and crosses,
For the joys that now are flown-
If I've Jesus, "Jesus only,"
Then my sky will have a gem;
He's a Sun of brightest splendor,
And the Star of Bethlehem.

What tho' all my earthly journey
Bringeth naught but weary hours,
And, in grasping for life's roses,
Thorns I find instead of flow'rs-
If I've Jesus, "Jesus only,"
I possess a cluster rare;
He's the "Lily of the Valley,"
And the "Rose of Sharon" fair.

What tho' all my heart is yearning
For the loved of long ago-
Bitter lessons, sadly learning
From the shadowy page of woe-
If I've Jesus, "Jesus only,"
He'll be with me to the end;
And, unseen by mortal vision,
Angel bands will o'er me bend.

When I soar to realms of glory
And an entrance I await,
If I whisper, "Jesus only!"
Wide will ope the pearly gate;
When I join the heavenly chorus,
And the angel hosts I see,
Precious Jesus, "Jesus only,"
Will my theme of rapture be.