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Smith and Jones, Hymns Original and Selected, 1812
1. O when shall I see Jesus,
And reign with him above;
And from that flowing fountain
Drink everlasting love?
When shall I be delivered
From this vain world of sin,
And with my blessed Jesus,
Drink endless pleasures in?
2. But now I am a soldier,
My Captain's gone before,
He's given me my orders,
And bid me not give o'er;
If I continue faithful,
A righteous crown he'll give,
And all his valiant soldiers
Eternal life shall have.
3. Through grace I am determined
To conquer, though I die,
And then away to Jesus,
On wings of love, I'll fly.
Farewell to sin and sorrow,
I bid you all adieu;
And O my friends be faithful,
And on your way pursue.
4. And if you meet with trouble
And trials on your way,
Then cast your care on Jesus,
And don't forget to pray.
Gird on the heavenly armor
Of faith, and hope, and love;
And when the combat's ended
He'll carry you above.
5. O do not be discouraged,
For Jesus is your friend;
And if you want more knowledge,
He'll not refuse to lend:
Neither will he upbraid you,
Though oftener you request;
He'll give you grace to conquer,
And take you home to rest.
6. And when the last loud trumpet
Shall rend the vaulted skies,
And bid the entombed millions
From their cold beds arise;
Our ransomed dust revived,
Bright beauties shall put on,
And soar to the blest mansions
Where our Redeemer's gone.
7. Our eyes shall then with rapture
The Savior's face behold;
Our feet no more diverted,
Shall walk the street of gold ;
Our ears shall hear with transport
The hosts celestial sing;
Our tongues shall chant the glory
Of our immortal King.
