The Evergreen ‎#89

89. Afterward Receive Me To Glory

1 After the cross I have patiently borne
Over the fields of strife;
After the night in that beautiful morn,
Give me a crown of life.

Chorus:
Jesus, my Lord, when this warfare is past,
Led by thy counsel of love,
Thou wilt receive me to glory at last,
Safe in thy kingdom above.

2 After the days of my pilgrimage end,
After their tale is told,
Then where the songs of eternity blend,
Give me a harp of gold! [Chorus]

3 After the battle is over and won,
Ended in waveless calm;
After the pain and the watching are done,
Give us a victor's palm! [Chorus]

4 After the life of a lowly one here,
Humble, despised, unknown;
After the Kingdom of glory appear,
Give me a royal throne! [Chorus]

5 After the days of my labor and care,
Weary and oft oppress'd,
Then in the home thou hast gone to prepare,
Give me eternal rest! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: After the cross I have patiently borne
• Title: Afterward Receive Me To Glory
• Author: Rev. H. B. Hartzler
• Refrain First Line: Jesus, my Lord, when this warfare is past
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1873
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [After the cross I have patiently borne]
• Composer (melody): Rev. H. B. Hartzler
• Harmonizer: C. T. Dondore
• Incipit: 33332 15432 22212
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.