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CCXIX. Perseverance rewarded

1 Thus saith the holy One, and true,
To his beloved faithful few;
"Of heav'n and hell I hold the keys,
To shut, or open, as I please.

2 "I know thy works, and I approve,
Though small thy strength, sincere thy love;
Go on, my word and name to own,
For none shall rob thee of thy crown.

3 "Before thee see my mercy's door
Stands open wide to shut no more;
Fear not temptation's fiery day,
For I will be thy strength and stay.

4 "Thou hast my promise, hold it fast,
The trying hour will soon be past;
Rejoice, for lo! I quickly come,
To take thee to my heav'nly home.

5 "A pillar there no more to move,
Inscrib'd with all my names of love;
A monument of mighty grace,
Thou shalt forever have a place."

6 Such is the conqueror's reward,
Prepar'd and promis'd by the Lord!
Let him that hath the ear of faith,
Attend to what the Spirit saith.

Text Information

• First Line: Thus saith the holy One, and true
• Title: Perseverance rewarded
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1799
• Scripture:
  Revelation 3:7-13
• Topic: Perseverance: Rewarded

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