There is a land mine eyes shall see
When I shall lay life’s ar­mor down;
But all its bliss is not for me,
If I must wear a star­less crown.

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A star­less crown when life is done?
No glit­ter­ing gems which I have won?
Forbid it, Lord, that there should be
A star­less crown in Heav’n for me.

The gains of earth are all but loss,
Eternal joys are all for me
When I by faith up­lift the cross,
And lead one soul, dear Lord, to Thee.

Refrain

Forbid it, Lord, that I should be
Content to live for self alone;
O may some soul I win for Thee
Adorn my crown when life is done.

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