A crown of rejoiceing is laid up for me

A new name, a new song, a glorious new body

A victor's crown for when my journey's complete

A crown to cast down at Jesus's feet

But joy can be my present crown

No need to wait to finish my course

For I can wear those laurels now

If my soul is hid in Joy's source!

I'll receive the joy of the Lord

As in heaven so now on earth

And sing His everlasting word

The Word of god, the word of worth

A crown of rejoicing a crown of glory

A crown that comes from the Lamb's victory

Is mine for eternity to wear

A reward for all in Christ to share

But joy can be my present crown

No need to wait to finish my course

For I can wear those laurels now

If my soul is hid in Joy's source!

I'll receive the joy of the Lord

As in heaven so now on earth

And sing His everlasting word

The Word of god, the word of worth

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Anthony Foster

Copyright 1991 Anthony Foster