Let No Man Take Thy Crown

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Hold fast, dear friend, that which thou hast

Author: Harriet E. Jones
Tune: [Hold fast, dear friend, that which thou hast]
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 Hold fast, dear friend, that which thou hast,
That no make take thy crown;
Be true and faithful to the last,
That no man take thy crown;
’Twas bought at such a fearful price,
The Son of God the sacrifice,
For faithfulness let this suffice,
Let no man take thy crown.

Refrain:
Hold fast, hold fast that which thou hast;
The days for work are flying fast,
Be firm and steadfast to the last,
Then claim thy crown, thy jeweled crown
That Christ hath bought for thee.

2 Press on, my friend, in Jesus’ might,
That no make take thy crown;
Be ever foremost in the fight,
That no make take thy crown;
Stand firm amid the sinful throng,
The Spirit’s sword thy weapon strong,
Uphold the right, subdue the wrong,
That no man take thy crown. [Refrain]

3 See that thy shield is never dim,
That no make take thy crown;
Just work and pray and trust in him,
That no make take thy crown;
If thou wilt keep thine armor bright,
And hold aloft the flag of light,
Thou shalt be victor in the fight,
At last shall wear the crown. [Refrain]

Source: Songs of Love and Praise No. 4 #104

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Author: Harriet E. Jones

Harriet E. Rice Jones, 1823-1915 Born: April 18, 1823, Pompey Hollow, Onondaga County, New York. Died: 1915, Binghamton, New York. Buried: Oran Community Church Cemetery, Pompey, Onondaga County, New York. Daughter of Eleazer Rice, Jones lived in Onondaga County, New York. Her girlhood was spent on a farm, receiving what education the country schools and one term at high school could provide. She was always fond of reading, and was a great singer, with a clear ringing voice. On July 7, 1844, she married a son of Rev. Zenas Jones; her husband died in 1879. Her song writing career began when her poetry came to the attention of Dr. M. J. Mun… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Hold fast, dear friend, that which thou hast
Title:	Let No Man Take Thy Crown
Author:	Harriet E. Jones
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Hold fast, hold fast that which thou hast
Copyright:	Public Domain