The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#R55

R55. My race is run; my warfare's o'er

1 My race is run; my warfare’s o’er;
the solemn hour is nigh,
when, offer'd up to God, my soul
shall wing its flight on high.
2 With heav’nly weapons I have fought
the battles of the Lord;
finish'd my course, and kept the faith,
depending on his word.

3 Henceforth there is laid up for me
a crown which cannot fade;
the righteous Judge at that great day
shall place it on my head.
4 Nor hath the Sov’reign Lord decreed
this prize for me alone;
but for all such as love like me
th’ appearance of his Son.

5 From ev’ry snare and evil work
his grace shall me defend,
and to his heav’nly kingdom safe
shall bring me in the end.

Text Information

• First Line: My race is run; my warfare's o'er
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 4:6-8
  ;
  2 Timothy 4:18

Tune Information

• Name: ST ANNE
• Composer: William Croft, 1678-1727
• Meter: CM
• Key: C Major
• Source: A Supplement to the New Version, 1708, altered