Make Your Mark

1 Not the mark of battle, gory,
Not the wreath of worldly fame,
But a mark of greater glory,
Carve a spotless Christian name.
Make your mark in deeds of kindness,
On the weary, sin-stained heart,
Deeds and words that heal their blindness,
Make the tears of gladness start.

Chorus:
Not the mark of battle, gory,
Not the wreath of 'worldly fame,
But a mark of greater glory,
Carve a spotless Christian name.

2 Not upon the granite boulder,
Spend thy strength in ringing blows,
But when holy passions smoulder,
While the soul to ruin goes.
Make it on the hearts of others,
Human scrolls of flesh and blood,
Sin-stained hearts and hearts of brothers,
Washed within the crimson flood. [Chorus]

3 In the haunts of vice and sorrow,
In the dark and cheerless homes,
Where they hope for joy tomorrow,
But where solace never comes.
In the chambers, dark and dreary,
Where the dying sinner lies,
With his heart sin laden, weary,
And the death-glow in his eyes. [Chorus]

4 On the page of Christian duty,
Make it broad, and plain and free,
So that all its sacred beauty
In your holy life may see.
Make your mark where angels hover,
On the lost, the good and true;
Let the smile of Jesus cover
All your willing hands may do. [Chorus]

Source: The Evergreen: songs for the Sunday school, sanctuary and home circle #26