Author: Daniel S. Warner Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: James 1:12 First Line: It is written in the Bible Refrain First Line: Oh, that blessed day is coming! Lyrics: 1 It is written in the Bible
How the Savior died in love,
That each lost and guilty sinner
May be saved and crowned above.
Refrain:
Oh, that blessed day is coming!
We’ll receive a crown of life
In the joyful day awaiting.
Will you have a crown of life?
2 Do you hear the invitation,
Oh, how wonderful the grace;
Heaven offers full redemption,
And a crown of perfect peace. [Refrain]
3 Tell me not of worldly honor,
Earthly garlands soon decay;
I would gain celestial splendor,
And a crown of endless day. [Refrain]
4 Were ten thousand worlds around me
All so easy to obtain;
They were naught beside the glory
Of that crown which I shall gain. [Refrain]
5 Oh, we’ll see our dear Redeemer,
When the heavens shall unfold;
On each happy overcomer
Place a crown of purest gold. [Refrain] Topics: Invitation Used With Tune: [It is written in the Bible] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Will_You_Have_a_Crown); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (269); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (495)
Will You Have a Crown?