Do your best while life's pilgrim way you tread, Scatt'ring sunshine while you may; Bear in mind, while the precious seed you spread, Only once you pass this way. Refrain Only once you pass this way, Only once you pass this way; Be a blessing while you may, Only once you pass this way. Ev'ry day poor and needy you will find, Filled with sorrow and dismay; Do your best some poor, broken hearts to bind, Only once you pass this way. Refrain Tell the world that the Savior died for all, Bid them ever watch and pray; Lift your voice, shout aloud the Gospel call, Only once you pass this way. Refrain Be a brave, earnest soldier in the strife, Then when comes the close of day, May the world be the better for your life, Only once you pass this way. Refrain