Heaven is the Prize

YES, Heaven is the prize
My soul shall strive to gain :
One glimpse of Paradise
Repays a life of pain.
 
Yes, Heaven is the prize!
My soul, oh ! think of this :
All earthly goods despise
For such a crown of bliss.
 
Yes, Heaven is the prize !
When sorrows press around,
Look up beyond the skies,
Where hope and strength are found,
 
Yes, Heaven is the prize !
Oh ! 'tis not hard to gain.
He surely wins who tries ;
For hope can conquer pain.
 
Yes, Heaven is the prize !
The strife will soon be past;
Faint not, but raise your eyes,
And struggle to the last.

Yes, Heaven is the prize !
Faith shows the crown to gain ;
Hope lights the way, and dies;
But Love will always reign.
 
Yes, Heaven is the prize !
Too much cannot be given;
 And he alone is wise
Who gives up all for Heaven.
 
Yes, Heaven is the prize !
Death opens wide the door.
And then the spirit flies
To God for evermore.
'Tis Heaven, tis Heaven, Heaven is the prize!
Source:  Hymns and Songs for Catholic Children, 1870