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Will You Have a Crown?

D. S. Warner • English

Primary Scripture: James 1:12

Verse 1

It is written in the Bible How the Savior died in love, That each lost and guilty sinner May be saved and crowned above.

Chorus

Oh, that blessed day is coming! We’ll receive a crown of life In the joyful day awaiting. Will you have a crown of life?

Verse 2

Do you hear the invitation, Oh, how wonderful the grace; Heaven offers full redemption, And a crown of perfect peace.

Chorus

Oh, that blessed day is coming! We’ll receive a crown of life In the joyful day awaiting. Will you have a crown of life?

Verse 3

Tell me not of worldly honor, Earthly garlands soon decay; I would gain celestial splendor, And a crown of endless day.

Chorus

Oh, that blessed day is coming! We’ll receive a crown of life In the joyful day awaiting. Will you have a crown of life?

Verse 4

Were ten thousand worlds around me All so easy to obtain; They were naught beside the glory Of that crown which I shall gain.

Chorus

Oh, that blessed day is coming! We’ll receive a crown of life In the joyful day awaiting. Will you have a crown of life?

Verse 5

Oh, we’ll see our dear Redeemer, When the heavens shall unfold; On each happy overcomer Place a crown of purest gold.

Chorus

Oh, that blessed day is coming! We’ll receive a crown of life In the joyful day awaiting. Will you have a crown of life?

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • james 1:12