O when shall I see Jesus,

And dwell with him above,

To drink the flowing fountain

Of everlasting love?

When shall I be delivered

From this vain world of sin,

And with my blesséd Jesus

Drink endless pleasures in?

2 But now I am a soldier,

My Captain’s gone before:

He’s given me my orders,

And tells me not to fear.

And if I hold out faithful,

A crown of life he’ll give,

And all his valiant soldiers

Eternal life shall have.

3 Through grace I am determined

To conquer though I die;

And then away to Jesus

On wings of love I’ll fly.

Farewell to sin and sorrow,

I bid them both adieu:

And you, my friends, prove faithful,

And on your way pursue.

4 And if you meet with troubles

And trials on the way,

Then cast your care on Jesus,

And don’t forget to pray.

Gird on the heavenly armor

Of faith, and hope, and love,

And when your warfare’s ended,

You’ll reign with him above.

5 O! do not be discouraged,

For Jesus is your Friend,

And if you long for knowledge,

On him you may depend;

Neither will he upbraid you,

Though often you request;

He’ll give you grace to conquer,

And take you home to rest.