A Starless Crown

There is a land mine eyes shall see

When I shall lay life’s ar­mor down;

But all its bliss is not for me

If I must wear a star­less crown.

A star­less crown when life is done?

No glit­ter­ing gems which I have won?

Forbid it

Lord

that there should be

A star­less crown in Heav’n for me.

The gains of earth are all but loss

Eternal joys are all for me

When I by faith up­lift the cross

And lead one soul

dear Lord

to Thee.

Forbid it

Lord

that I should be

Content to live for self alone;

O may some soul I win for Thee

Adorn my crown when life is done.