We soon shall see the day
When our toils and cares shall cease;
When we shall cast our arms away,
And dwell in endless peace:

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If, like Paul, we shall fight the good fight;
If, like Paul, we lay hold on eter­nal life;
We shall receive a crown,
A crown of right­eous­ness,
Which the Lord, the righteous Judge,
Shall give us that day.

This hope supports us here,
And it makes our burdens light;
’Twill serve our drooping hearts to cheer,
Till faith shall end in sight:

Refrain

Then, of the prize possessed,
We of wars shall hear no more;
But ever with our leader rest
On yonder peaceful shore:

Refrain