Only a Step to the Grave

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:8; Luke 12:20; Job 21:13

1. Soon time will be ended, eternity’s near,
   It is only a step to the grave;
   God’s warnings are sounding, oh, will you not hear?
   It is only a step to the grave.
   • Refrain:
     It is only a step to the grave,
     It is only a step to the grave;
     O sinner, awake, your soul is at stake,
     And it’s only a step to the grave.
2. How near is your dying, O faltering man?
   For there’s only a step to the grave;
   Your life at the longest is only a span,
   And there’s only a step to the grave.
3. Backslider in darkness, in sorrow and sin,
   It is only a step to the grave;
   The door may soon close that’s inviting you in,
   For there’s only a step to the grave.
4. The end is soon coming, O sinner, beware,
   For it’s only a step to the grave;
   Repent, or you’ll miss that bright haven so fair,
   For it’s only a step to the grave.