by Guest » Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:36 pm
It appears I am a year late, but here are the lyrics as found in Singspiration's "Singing Youth" songbook, printed in 1971 by Zondervan Publishing Co., song #245:
Lord, I want a shining diadem
When I reach that heav'nly land;
What must I do, my Lord, to gain a diadem
When I reach that golden strand?
"O you must run, run, the race that's set before you,
You must run right straight and never turn aside
To the left, the right, and keep your eyes on Jesus.
That's the way to win a shining crown!"
Lord, I want a shining diadem
When I reach that heav'nly land;
What must I do, my Lord, to gain a diadem
When I reach that golden strand?
"O you must fight, fight the world, the flesh, the devil,
Never falter, nor grow weary in the strife,
For the Lord hath trod the bitter way before thee.
That's the way to win a shining crown!"
Lord, I want a shining diadem
When I reach that heav'nly land;
What must I do, my Lord, to gain a diadem
When I reach that golden strand?
"Take up your cross and be sure to bear it daily,
And endure temptation - never yield to sin,
For the Lord will give you overcoming victory.
That's the way to win a shining crown!"
When I gain my shining diadem
On the blessed heav'nly shore;
I'm goin' to cast my diadem at Jesus' feet
And adore Him evermore.
To Him be pow'r, honor, love and adoration,
Let my soul ascribe all glory to His Name;
When the race is run, and ev'ry battle's over
At His feet I'll lay my shining crown!
CODA (after 4th stanza)
O a shining crown! Yes, my Lord, a starry crown!
I'm goin' to win my crown - O help me, Lord,
And glorify Thy Name!
Hope this helps.
It appears I am a year late, but here are the lyrics as found in Singspiration's "Singing Youth" songbook, printed in 1971 by Zondervan Publishing Co., song #245:
Lord, I want a shining diadem
When I reach that heav'nly land;
What must I do, my Lord, to gain a diadem
When I reach that golden strand?
"O you must run, run, the race that's set before you,
You must run right straight and never turn aside
To the left, the right, and keep your eyes on Jesus.
That's the way to win a shining crown!"
Lord, I want a shining diadem
When I reach that heav'nly land;
What must I do, my Lord, to gain a diadem
When I reach that golden strand?
"O you must fight, fight the world, the flesh, the devil,
Never falter, nor grow weary in the strife,
For the Lord hath trod the bitter way before thee.
That's the way to win a shining crown!"
Lord, I want a shining diadem
When I reach that heav'nly land;
What must I do, my Lord, to gain a diadem
When I reach that golden strand?
"Take up your cross and be sure to bear it daily,
And endure temptation - never yield to sin,
For the Lord will give you overcoming victory.
That's the way to win a shining crown!"
When I gain my shining diadem
On the blessed heav'nly shore;
I'm goin' to cast my diadem at Jesus' feet
And adore Him evermore.
To Him be pow'r, honor, love and adoration,
Let my soul ascribe all glory to His Name;
When the race is run, and ev'ry battle's over
At His feet I'll lay my shining crown!
CODA (after 4th stanza)
O a shining crown! Yes, my Lord, a starry crown!
I'm goin' to win my crown - O help me, Lord,
And glorify Thy Name!
Hope this helps.