While legions of angels his chariot attend,

And palm-wreaths of victory bring.

O brother, be faithful! and soon thou shalt hear

Thy Saviour pronounce the glad word,

Well done, faithful servant, thy title is clear

To enter the joy of thy Lord.

O brother, be faithful! eternity’s years

Shall tell for thy faithfulness now,

When bright smiles of gladness shall scatter thy tears,

And a coronet gleam on thy brow.