Let No Man Take Thy Crown

Verse 1

Hold fast, dear friend, that which thou hast, That no make take thy crown; Be true and faithful to the last, That no man take thy crown; ’Twas bought at such a fearful price, The Son of God the sacrifice, For faithfulness let this suffice, Let no man take thy crown.

Chorus

Hold fast, hold fast that which thou hast; The days for work are flying fast, Be firm and steadfast to the last, Then claim thy crown, thy jeweled crown That Christ hath bought for thee.

Verse 2

Press on, my friend, in Jesus’ might, That no make take thy crown; Be ever foremost in the fight, That no make take thy crown; Stand firm amid the sinful throng, The Spirit’s sword thy weapon strong, Uphold the right, subdue the wrong, That no man take thy crown.

Verse 3

See that thy shield is never dim, That no make take thy crown; Just work and pray and trust in him, That no make take thy crown; If thou wilt keep thine armor bright, And hold aloft the flag of light, Thou shalt be victor in the fight, At last shall wear the crown.