Scripture Verse

The crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him. James 1:12

Introduction

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Henry L. Gilmour (1836–1920)

Words: My­ron W. Morse, 1901.

Music: Hen­ry L. Gil­mour (🔊 pdf nwc).

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

Lyrics

I’ve read of a country, a land O so fair,
Whose beauties have ne­ver been told;
Where sainted ones happy, and knowing no care,
Having stars in their crowns of pure gold.

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I want to have stars in my crown,
Yes, I want to have stars in my crown,
When my life-work is o’er,
On the bright golden shore,
I want to have stars in my crown.

I’m told that the Sav­ior will welcome up there,
And grant His dear face to behold,
All who have been faithful His glo­ry may share,
Having stars in their crowns of pure gold.

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I’m told in that country no sorrow is known,
No trouble, no burdens to bear;
For music enchanting, in sweet blending tone,
From saints wearing star-crowns up there.

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A star will be given for work that we do,
In winning from pathways of sin,
Each soul so immortal, so precious, so true,
Bright stars for our crown we may win.

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