The Crowning Time Is Coming

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O be faithful, Christian soldiers, in a very little while

Author: Harriet E. Jones
Tune: [O be faithful, Christian soldiers]
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1 O be faithful, Christian soldiers, in a very little while
You will reach the land of promise, there to bask in Jesus’ smile;
Be courageous, brave and loyal, lift the crimson banner high—
O the crowning time is coming, yes, ‘its coming, by and by.

Refrain:
It is coming, quickly coming,
O the crowning time is coming, by and by,
It is coming, quickly coming,
O the crowning time is coming, by and by.

2 On to battle, Christian soldiers, for the truth and for the right,
In the name of Christ your Captain, on, to conquer in the fight;
On, to gather precious trophies for the shining home on high—
O the crowning time is coming, yes, ‘its coming, by and by. [Refrain]

3 Go and stand among the foremost, God’s own sword to bravely wield,
Keep your armor shining brightly, fight until the foe shall yield;
You shall surely come off victors, “more than conq’rers” if you try—
O the crowning time is coming, yes, ‘its coming, by and by. [Refrain]

Source: Crowning Day, No. 6: A Book of Gospel Songs #214

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Author: Harriet E. Jones

Harriet E. Rice Jones, 1823-1915 Born: April 18, 1823, Pompey Hollow, Onondaga County, New York. Died: 1915, Binghamton, New York. Buried: Oran Community Church Cemetery, Pompey, Onondaga County, New York. Daughter of Eleazer Rice, Jones lived in Onondaga County, New York. Her girlhood was spent on a farm, receiving what education the country schools and one term at high school could provide. She was always fond of reading, and was a great singer, with a clear ringing voice. On July 7, 1844, she married a son of Rev. Zenas Jones; her husband died in 1879. Her song writing career began when her poetry came to the attention of Dr. M. J. Mun… Go to person page >

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First Line:	O be faithful, Christian soldiers, in a very little while
Title:	The Crowning Time Is Coming
Author:	Harriet E. Jones
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	It is coming, quickly coming
Copyright:	Public Domain