Speak often to each other

Speak often to each other,To cheer the fainting mind;And often be your voicesIn pure devotion joined.Though trials may await you,The crown before you lies;Take courage, brother pilgrims,And soon you 'll win the prize.

Ye shall be mine, says Jesus,In that auspicious dayWhen I make up my jewels,Released from cumbrous clay.He 'll polish and refine youFrom worthless dross and tin,And to his heavenly kingdomWill bid you enter in.

On that important morning,When bursting thunders sound,And nimble lightnings wavingShall wing the gloom profound;Lift up your heads rejoicing,And clap your joyful hands;Lo! you 're redeemed foreverFrom death's corrupted bands!