NCH 182
Yes, Heaven is the prize
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Verse 1
Yes, Heaven is the prize
My soul shall strive to gain;
One glimpse of Paradise
Repays a life of pain.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Verse 2
Yes, Heaven is the prize!
My soul, Oh think of this;
All earthly goods despise,
For such a crown of bliss.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Verse 3
Yes, Heaven is the prize
When sorrows press around,
Look up beyond the skies,
Where hope and strength are found.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Verse 4
Yes, Heaven is the prize!
Oh, it's not hard to gain;
He surely wins who tries,
For hope can conquer pain.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Verse 5
Yes, Heaven is the prize!
The strife will soon be past,
Faint not, but raise your eyes,
And struggle to the last.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Verse 6
Yes, Heaven is the prize!
Faith shows the crown to gain,
Hope lights the way and dies:
But love will always reign.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Verse 7
Yes, Heaven is the prize!
Too much cannot be giv'n;
And he alone is wise,
Who gives up all for Heav'n.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Verse 8
Yes, Heaven is the prize!
Death opens wide the door,
And then the spirit flies
To God for evermore.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
Tis Heaven, yes Heaven,
Yes Heaven is the prize.
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