Blest is the one who perseveres under trial…he will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
James 1:12
Words: Hattie A. Warner, in Garlands of Praise, edited by Asa Hull (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Asa Hull, 1876), number 43, alt.
Music: D. S. Wymer (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Wymer’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him or Warner (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Oh, bright will the light of that holy day dawn,
And grand will that gathering be,
When the ransomed and blest,
From the east and the west,
Shall stand by the crystalline sea.
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Beautiful day, beautiful day,
Sweet will its dawning light be;
Glorious day, glorious day,
Crowns wait for you and for me.
Oh, bright will the light of that holy day dawn,
And grand will that gathering be,
When the ransomed and blest,
From the east and the west,
Shall stand by the crystalline sea.
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The glittering towers of the city of gold
Will ring with the chorus of song
That shall rise to the praise of the crucified One,
From the holy and glorified throng.
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Our crowns are laid up in the temple of light,
While we dwell in valleys below,
And each deed that we do, that is noble and true,
Will brighten their beauty, we know.
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