The crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
James 1:12
Words: Fanny Crosby, 1916, alt. Appeared in Williston Hymns, edited by Homer A. Rodeheaver & Alvin J. Shartle (Boston, Massachusetts: United Society of Christian Endeavor, 1917), number 58.
Music: Charles H. Gabriel (🔊 pdf nwc).
Firm as a rock I will cling to my Savior!
He is my hope where’er I may be;
O what a joy and peace in believing
He is a home preparing for me.
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My longing eyes by faith behold,
The gates of pearl, the streets of gold;
With Christ my Lord I there shall be,
And wear the crown laid up for me.
Firm as a rock I will cling to my Savior!
Walking with Him, no danger I fear;
How can I want, when He is my Shepherd?
How can I fail when He is so near?
Refrain
Firm as a rock I will cling to my Savior!
Praising His word, adoring His love;
Praising His name whose infinite mercy
Leadeth my soul to mansions above.
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Firm as a rock I will cling to my Savior!
Nearer He brings my dwelling so fair;
Angels of light are waving me onward;
Glory to God, my treasure is there.
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