1.

Who’re they who with eagerness Jesus await?
Whose hearts in this hope rejoice?
Who’re they who with gladness exceedingly great
Will sing the new song with one voice?

Chorus:

Those who have patiently suffered and warred,
Fought for their crown and rejoiced in the Lord,
Triumphed when tempted and bravely stood fast.
Their kingdom fore’er will last.

2.

Who’re they who lay down their own lives for this call,
Empow’red by the Spirit’s might?
Who’re they who present their own bodies, their all,
And don’t lean on flesh in this fight?

Chorus:

Those with a mind that is faithful and true,
Fearing the Lord, they His will gladly do.
Standing before Jesus Christ at His throne,
They seek to please Him alone.

3.

Who’re they who in lowliness follow God’s Son
And walk in the steps He trod?
Who spare not themselves, praise and flattery shun,
And seek only honor from God?

Chorus:

Those who are gripped by God’s glorious call,
Onward they run, taking heed lest they fall.
Evil they hate; they despise selfish gain.
This world is to them so vain.

4.

Who’re they who bear fruit that’s eternal for God?
Who’re nourished by Christ with care?
Who’re cleansed as they yield to God’s chastening rod,
So even more fruit they can bear?

Chorus:

Those are the ones born again from above.
Jesus alone is the One whom they love.
All of His Word and His counsels they heed.
A life hid with God they lead.

Written by Hilda Broks (published in 1916)Composed by Edward H. PhelpsText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ F