| Though kindred ties around usLike ivy branches twine,
 Though life has many pleasures
 That o’er my pathway shine,
 Though words to friendship sacred
 More sweet than music fall,
 One look, one smile from Jesus
 Is dearer far than all.
 Refrain Dearer, yes, dearer,Dearer far than all,
 One look, one smile from Jesus,
 Is dearer far than all.
 We meet in Christian converse,We speak of joys to come,
 We lift our eyes expectant
 To Eden’s blissful home;
 Though sweet and precious blessings
 With every moment fall,
 One look, one smile, from Jesus
 Is dearer far than all.
 Refrain One look, one smile from Jesus,For Whom our souls would live,
 Not Heav’n’s transcendent beauty
 Such holy joy can give;
 Beyond the silent river
 Though spirit voices call,
 One look, one smile, from Jesus
 Is dearer far than all.
 Refrain |