360. We Would See Jesus

1 We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen
Across this little landscape of our life;
We would see Jesus, our weak faith to strengthen
For the last weariness, the final strife.

2 We would see Jesus; the great Rock Foundation
Whereon our feet were set by sov'reign grace;
Nor life, nor death, with all their agitation,
Can thence remove us, if we see His face.

3 We would see Jesus; sense is all too binding,
And heaven appears too dim, too far away.
We would see Thee, Thyself our hearts reminding
What Thou hast suffered, our great debt to pay.

4 We would see Jesus; this is all we're needing;
Strength, joy, and willingness come with the sight;
We would see Jesus, dying, risen, pleading;
Then welcome day, and farewell mortal night.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen
Title: We Would See Jesus
Author: Anna B. Warner, 1820-1915
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Devotional; Inner Life; Old Age (1 more...)
Notes: Alternate tune: O PERFECT LOVE, No. 524
Tune Information
Name: CONSOLATION (Mendelssohn)
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847
Key: E♭ Major



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