Tune: Winchester New
(\'O splendour of God\'s glory bright\')
2 Timothy 4 v.6-8
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Paul, at end of his earthly life
Through all he knew through calm or strife
Was ready for expected end
The gospel he did sure defend
Time of his departure, it be
At hand, he says, Timothy see
I have fought a good fight, and I
Have finished my course, end is nigh
I have kept the faith too, therefore
There is laid up for me in store
A crown of righteousness, the Lord
Shall give me it, true be His word
The Lord, the righteous judge, He shall
Give Paul a crown, he served Him well
And not to him only, but to
They who love His return to view