Church Hymn Book ‎#CCXXXVIII

CCXXXVIII. God hath laid up in heav'n for me

1 God hath laid up in heav'n for me,
A crown which cannot fade;
The righteous Judge at that great day,
Shall place it on my head.

2 Nor hath the King of grace decreed
This prize for me alone;
But all that love and long to see
Th'appearance of his Son.

3 There where my blessed Jesus reigns,
In heav'ns unmeasur'd space;
I'll spend a long eternity
In never ceasing praise.

4 Dear Jesus, ev'ry smile of thine
Shall fresh endearments bring;
And thousand tastes of new delight
From all thy graces spring.

5 Haste, my beloved, fetch my soul
Up to thy blest abode;
Haste, for my spirit longs to be
With thee, my Lord and God.

Text Information

• First Line: God hath laid up in heav'n for me
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1816
• Topic: Of Heaven and Future Happiness
• Source: Moravian translation

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