Scripture Verse

They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. Daniel 12:3

Introduction

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George Hugg (1848–1907)

Words: Will­iam R. Win­ters (or Win­ter), in Fair­er Than Day (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: George C. Hugg, 1903), num­ber 61.

Music: George C. Hugg (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Win­ters (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Like stars the right­eous ones shall shine,
When Je­sus comes to reign;
His arms of love will them en­twine,
When Je­sus comes to reign.

Refrain

When Je­sus comes to reign,
When Je­sus comes to reign,
His right­eous ones shall shine as the stars,
When Je­sus comes to reign.

Our toils and cares will then be o’er,
When Je­sus comes to reign;
With Him we’ll dwell for­ev­er­more,
When Je­sus comes to reign.

Refrain

Sweet rest will then our por­tion be,
When Je­sus comes to reign;
His joy we’ll share, thro’ eter­ni­ty,
When Je­sus comes to reign.

Refrain