Introduction
Words: Mrs. H. A. Mabry, 1889.
Music: Henry A. R. Horton (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Mabry or Horton’s full name, or where to get a good photo of Mabry (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
(1849–1920)
Every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
1 Corinthians 9:25
Words: Mrs. H. A. Mabry, 1889.
Music: Henry A. R. Horton (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Mabry or Horton’s full name, or where to get a good photo of Mabry (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Shall I be content with one star in my crown,
When Heaven’s bright portals I see?
The answer comes back—strive a cluster to win,
And the way will be brighter for thee.
Refrain
Working for the crown,
Working for the crown,
Working for the crown,
We shall wear by and by.
When, Lord, must I work? Shall I go in the heat,
To white and to wide harvest fields?
Where work is so great and the laborers so few,
And the promise a bountiful yield?
Refrain
Yes, all kinds of work will I find in this field,
My task then quite plain I can see;
And now, having found it, I’ll labor and wait,
For wholly thine, Lord, would I be.
Refrain
And how shall I get these rare gems for my crown?
Must I wait till Heaven I gain?
Yes, yes, but toil here for the Master’s renown,
Day by day for the Lamb that was slain.
Refrain