Your name may not appear down here
   In this world's hall of fame,
In fact, you may be so unknown
   That no one knows your name;

The Oscars and the praise of men
   May never come your way.
But don't forget God has rewards
   That He'll hand out someday.

This hall of fame is  only good
   As long as time shall be;
But keep in mind, God's Hall of Fame
   Is for eternity;

To have your name inscribed up there
   Is greater more by far
Than all the fame and all the praise
   Of ev'ry man-made star.

This crowd on earth they soon forget
   When you're not at the top,
They'll cheer like mad until you fall
   And then their praise will stop;

Not God, He never does forget,
   And in His Hall of Fame,
By just believing in His Son,
   Forever  -  there's your name.

I'll tell you, friend, I wouldn't trade
   My name however small
That's written there beyond the stars
   In that Celestial Hall,

For all the famous names on earth,
   Or glory that they share,
I'd rather be an unknown here,
   And have my name up there.
       April '97 Gospel Standard