I Expect to Wear a Crown

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In that fair land across death's sea

Author: P. P. Orr (1916)
Tune: [In that fair land across death's sea]
Published in 10 hymnals

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1 In that fair land across death’s sea,
I expect to wear a crown some day;
Within that mansion built for me,
I expect to wear a crown some day.

Refrain:
I expect to wear a crown
When I lay my armor down,
And I’ll live with Christ forevermore;
To His kingdom I am heir,
Endless glory I shall share,
I expect to wear a crown some day.

2 I’m but a stranger in this land,
I expect to wear a crown some day;
With joy I’d leave this earthly band,
I expect to wear a crown some day. [Refrain]

3 The storms of life will soon be o’er,
I expect to wear a crown some day;
My fragile barque shall reach the shore,
I expect to wear a crown some day. [Refrain]

4 Let come what will of grief and pain,
I expect to wear a crown some day;
With joy I’ll rise and vict’ry gain,
I expect to wear a crown some day. [Refrain]

5 The Lord has promised life to me,
I expect to wear a crown some day;
His gentle hand will set me free,
I expect to wear a crown some day. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #16226

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First Line:	In that fair land across death's sea
Title:	I Expect to Wear a Crown
Author:	P. P. Orr (1916)
Refrain First Line:	I expect to wear a crown
Copyright:	Public Domain