Heaven Is the Prize

1 Yes, heaven is the prize
My soul shall strive to gain;
One glimpse of Paradise
Repays a life of pain.

Chorus:
'Tis Heaven, 'tis Heaven is the prize
'Tis Heaven, 'tis Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.

2 Yes, heaven is the prize!
My soul, oh! think of this;
All earthly goods despise,
For such a crown of bliss. [Chorus]

3 Yes, Heaven is the prize!
When sorrows press around.
Look up beyond the skies,
Where hope and strength are found. [Chorus]

4 Yes, Heaven is the prize!
Oh! 'tis not hard to gain.
He surely wins who tries;
For hope can conquer pain. [Chorus]

5 Yes, Heaven is the prize!
The strife will soon be past:
Faint not, but raise your eyes,
And struggle to the last. [Chorus]

6 Yes, Heaven is the prize!
Faith shows the crown to gain;
Hope lights the way and dies,
But Love will always reign. [Chorus]

7 Yes, Heaven is the prize!
Too much cannot be given;
And he alone is wise
Who gives up all for Heaven. [Chorus]

8 Yes, Heaven is the prize!
Death opens wide the door,
And then the spirit flies
To God for evermore. [Chorus]

Source: Laudis Corona: the new Sunday school hymn book, containing a collection of Catholic hymns, arranged for the principal seasons and festivals of the year #212