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C. G. Barth

C. G. Barth

Alvin (Bud) Herman Manz in 1998

Alternate Zion's Harp Numbers: 99, 104, 120, 253
Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.7.

Faithful until death remain!
For the crown of life be striving.
Break through bonds of woe and pain,
In His promise e'er confiding,
Which through grace is kept in store
For thee when thy journey's o'er,
For thee when thy journey's o'er.

There no crown shall e'er adorn
Him who wavers in the battle.
He who bears reproach and scorn,
Keeping faithful in the struggle,
Shall receive the crown so bright,
Glorious as the sun's own light,
Glorious as the sun's own light.

If this treasure you await,
In the conflict grow not weary.
Peace abounds in Jesus' path,
Though the way seems often dreary.
We must toil through sweat and pain
If the promised prize we'd gain,
If the promised prize we'd gain.

Have you vowed to serve the Lord,
'Neath His banner ever fighting?
Flee the evil of this world,
Satan and his power smiting;
Till the victor there shall be,
Waving palms of victory,
Waving palms of victory.

Thus our duty is made plain,
Trusting and in God abiding.
Faithful to thy Lord remain;
Till your eyes in light beholding,
See prepared there for the blest
Shining crowns of righteousness,
Shining crowns of righteousness.