Christians with Christ shall be soon and for ever.

3 Soon and for ever the work shall be done,

The warfare accomplished, the victory won;

Soon and for ever the soldier lay down

The sword for a harp, the cross for a crown:

Then droop not in sorrow, despond not in fear,

A glorious to-morrow is brightening and near,

When—blesséd reward for each faithful endeavor—

Christians with Christ shall be soon and for ever!

TEMPTATIONS AND CONFLICTS.