Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Revelation 2:10
Words: Harriette Waters, in Revival Hymns, a Collection of New and Standard Hymns, by Daniel B. Towner & Charles M. Alexander (Chicago, Illinois: Bible Institute Colportage Association, 1905).
Music: A. E. Lind (🔊
).
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Bugle calls are ringing out,
Forward
is the battle shout,
See where floats the conquering sign,
Onward to the war divine!
Refrain
And when the battle’s over, we shall wear a crown,
We shall wear a crown, we shall wear a crown!
And when the battle’s over, we shall wear a crown
In the new Jerusalem!
Wear a crown, wear a crown, away over Jordan!
And when the battle’s over, we shall wear a crown
In the new Jerusalem!
Sound the charge against the foe,
Lay the hosts of error low;
In His name, victorious King,
Let the song of triumph ring!
Refrain
Fight the fight of faith and love,
Looking unto Him above;
Loyal soldiers, do and dare,
Your commander’s joy to share.
Refrain