1 A cloud of witnesses surround our way,
And urge us onward to the perfect day;
“Look up to Jesus,” we can hear them say,
“Look up and win the crown.”
Refrain:
Win the crown, win the crown,
A cloud of witnesses surround our way;
Win the crown, win the crown,
Look to Jesus, he will help you ev’ry day.
2 A cloud of witnesses; the saints of old,
Seers, kings and martyrs, whom the truth made bold,
Thro’ fiery trials, coming forth as gold,
And they have won the crown. [Refrain]
3 A cloud of witnesses; the vacant chair,
The broken circle, tell of lov’d ones there;
They call us upward unseen joys to share;
Press on, and win the crown. [Refrain]
4 A cloud of witnesses; our risen King
With pow’r and glory, shall his lov’d ones bring,
To see his beauty, and his praises sing,
Look up and win the crown. [Refrain]
Source: New Songs of the Gospel: for use in all religious meetings #42