Only a note, yes, only a note

To a friend in a distant land.

The Spirit said "Write," but then you had planned

Some different work, and you thought

It mattered little. You did not know

'Twould have saved a soul from sin and woe;

You were "out of touch" with your Lord.

Only a song, yes, only a song

That the Spirit said "Sing to-night;

Thy voice is thy Master's by purchased right";