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I Shall Wear A Crown

By Gaither Vocal Band

1,980 views Jun 28, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Gaither Vocal Band's 'I Shall Wear a Crown' is a gospel song about the hope of heaven and the reward awaiting faithful believers. The lyrics urge watchfulness and perseverance, promising that those who labor for righteousness will receive a robe and crown when the trumpet sounds. The song expresses anticipation of laying down earthly burdens, seeing Jesus, and telling Him one's story in glory. It draws on biblical imagery of Zion, the trumpet call, and the crown of life, offering comfort and encouragement to endure trials with the assurance of eternal reward.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Watch ye, therefore, you know not the day

When the Lord shall call your soul away

If you labor, strivin' for the right

You shall wear a robe and crown


Watch ye, therefore, you know not the day

When the Lord shall call your soul away

If you labor, strivin' for the right

You shall wear a robe and crown 


I shall wear a crown

I shall wear a crown

When the trumpet sounds

When the trumpet sounds

I'm gonna wear a crown

I shall wear a crown

I shall wear a robe and crown


I'm gonna wear a crown (I shall wear a crown)

I'm gonna wear a crown (I shall wear a crown)

When the trumpet sounds (when the trumpet sounds)

When the trumpet sounds (when the trumpet sounds)

(Oh, I'm gonna wear a crown) I'm gonna wear a crown

(I shall wear a crown) oh yeah


Soon as my feet strike Zion

Lay down my heavy burden

Gonna put on my robe in glory

Shout and tell Him my story

Soon as I can see Jesus

Tell Him all about my trouble

Put on my robe in glory

Shout and tell Him my story


Soon as my feet strike Zion

Lay down my heavy burden

Put on my robe in glory

Shout and tell Him my story

Soon as I can see Jesus

Tell Him all about my trouble

Put on my robe in glory

Shout, shout, tell Him my story

I shall wear a robe and crown


I'm gonna wear a crown (I shall wear a crown)

I'm gonna wear a crown (I shall wear a crown)

When the trumpet sounds (when the trumpet sounds)

When the trumpet sounds (when the trumpet sounds)

(Oh, I'm gonna wear a crown) I'm gonna wear a crown

(I shall wear a crown) just as


Soon as my feet strike Zion

Lay down my heavy burden

Gonna put on my robe in glory

Shout and tell Him my story

Soon as I can see Jesus

Tell Him all about my trouble

Put on my robe in glory (my robe in glory)

Shout and tell Him my story


Soon as my feet strike Zion

Lay down my heavy burden

Put on my robe in glory (Mmmm)

Shout and tell Him my story

Soon as I can see Jesus

Tell Him all about my trouble (tell Him all about my trouble, trouble)

Put on my robe in glory

Shout and tell Him my story

I shall wear a robe and crown


Oh, I'm gonna wear a crown (I shall wear a crown)

Gonna wear a crown (I shall wear a crown)

When the trumpet sounds (when the trumpet sounds)

(When the trumpet sounds)

(Oh, I'm gonna wear a crown) gonna wear a crown

(I shall wear a crown) hey, hey, hey

(I shall wear a robe and crown) crown, oh, oh

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