Williston Hymns 196. Savior divine, Thy crown was thorns

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Williston Hymns‎#196

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Text:	The Crown of Righteousness
Author:	Howard B. Grose
Tune:	[Savior Divine, Thy crown was thorns]
Composer:	F. L. Stone

1 Savior Divine, Thy crown was thorns;
Thy sacred brow that crown did press,
That Thou mighst on Thine own bestow
The glorious crown of Righteousness!

2 Hold Thou this crown before our eyes,
To give us courage in the strife
That we must wage, if we would rise
To share in heav’n immortal life.

3 Hail! Joyous hour when Thou shalt say,
As we our trusty arms lay down,
“The faith ye kept! Ye won the day,
Come, wear the prize—a soul starred crown!”