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A Little While

A little while the cross to bear

Author: Minnie A. Greiner
Tune: [A little while the cross to bear]
Published in 3 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 A little while the cross to bear,
Eternally the crown to wear;
A little while to strive with win,
Eternal victory to win.

Refrain:
A little while, a little while,
And we shall lay our crosses down;
A little while, a little while,
And we shall wear the victor’s crown.

2 A little while to suffer pain,
Sweet peace forevermore to gain;
A little while earth’s toils to bear,
Eternally heav’n’s rest to share. [Refrain]

3 Sad tears a little while shall flow,
Eternity no grief shall know;
In deserts drear a little while,
Forever where green pastures smile. [Refrain]

Source: New Songs of the Gospel No. 2: for use in religious meetings #104

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Author: Minnie A. Greiner

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Text Information

First Line: A little while the cross to bear
Title: A Little While
Author: Minnie A. Greiner
Language: English
Refrain First Line: A little while, a little while
Copyright: Public Domain
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New Songs of the Gospel (Nos. 1, 2, and 3 combined) #186

New Songs of the Gospel (Nos. 1, 2, and 3 combined) #186
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New Songs of the Gospel No. 2 #104

New Songs of the Gospel No. 2 #104
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The Voice of Praise No. 2 #164

The Voice of Praise No. 2 #164
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