What will it profit, when life here is o'er,
Though great worldly wisdom I gain,
If, seeking knowledge, I utterly fail
The wisdom of God to obtain?
What will it profit, when life here is o'er
Though gathering riches and fame,
If, gaining the world, I lose my own soul,
And in heaven unknown is my name?
What will it profit, when life here is o'er,
Though earth's farthest corners I see,
If, going my way and doing my will,
I miss what His love planned for me?
What will it profit, when life here is o'er,
Tho' earth's fleeting love has been mine,
If, seeking its gifts, I fail to secure
The riches of God's love divine?
What will it profit? My soul, stop to think,
What balance that day will declare!
When life's record's laid bare--
Will gain turn to loss, and despair?
--Grace E. Troy
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