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Author: J. Bidlake Habington Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: We soon shall see the day Refrain First Line: If, like Paul, we shall fight the good fight Lyrics: 1 We soon shall see the day When our toils and cares shall cease; When we shall cast our arms away, And dwell in endless peace: Refrain: If, like Paul, we shall fight the good fight; If, like Paul, we lay hold on eternal life; We shall receive a crown, A crown of righteousness, Which the Lord, the righteous Judge, Shall give us that day. 2 This hope supports us here, And it makes our burdens light; ’Twill serve our drooping hearts to cheer, Till faith shall end in sight: [Refrain] 3 Then, of the prize possessed, We of wars shall hear no more; But ever with our leader rest On yonder peaceful shore: [Refrain] Used With Tune: [We soon shall see the day]

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[We soon shall see the day]

Appears in 4 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. B. Herbert Incipit: 51216 51234 32176 Used With Text: Fight the Good Fight

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Fight the Good Fight

Author: Habington Hymnal: Great Revival Hymns #40 (1911) First Line: We soon shall see the day Refrain First Line: If, like Paul, we shall fight the good fight Lyrics: 1 We soon shall see the day When our toils and cares shall cease; When we shall cast our arms away, And dwell in endless peace:— Refrain: If, like Paul, we shall fight the good fight; If, like Paul, we lay hold on eternal life; We shall receive a crown, a crown of righteousness, Which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give us that day. 2 This hope supports us here, And it makes our burdens light; ‘Twill serve our drooping hearts to cheer, Till faith shall end in sight:—[Refrain] 3 Then, of the prize possessed, We, of wars, shall hear no more; But ever with our Leader rest On yonder peaceful shore:— [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [We soon shall see the day]

Fight The Good Fight

Author: J. Bidlake Habington Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #11895 First Line: We soon shall see the day Refrain First Line: If, like Paul, we shall fight the good fight Lyrics: 1 We soon shall see the day When our toils and cares shall cease; When we shall cast our arms away, And dwell in endless peace: Refrain: If, like Paul, we shall fight the good fight; If, like Paul, we lay hold on eternal life; We shall receive a crown, A crown of righteousness, Which the Lord, the righteous Judge, Shall give us that day. 2 This hope supports us here, And it makes our burdens light; ’Twill serve our drooping hearts to cheer, Till faith shall end in sight: [Refrain] 3 Then, of the prize possessed, We of wars shall hear no more; But ever with our leader rest On yonder peaceful shore: [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [We soon shall see the day]