The Sacred Harp ‎#75

75. I would see Jesus when the flow'rs

1 I would see Jesus when the flow'rs
Of joy adorn my way;
When sunshine and when hope surrounds
My path from day to day.
When friends I cherish most are near,
And hearts encircle mine,
Then, Father, would I turn from all
To lean alone on Thine.

2 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Behold I freely give
The living water, thirsty one;
stoop down and drink and live!"
I came to Jesus, and I drank
Of that life-giving stream;
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived,
And now I live in Him.

3 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"I am this dark world's light,
Look unto me, thy morn shall rise,
And all thy day be bright!"
I looked to Jesus, and I found
In Him my star, my sun;
And in that light of life I'll walk,
Till trav'ling days are done.

Text Information

• First Line: I would see Jesus when the flow'rs
• Meter: C.M.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991

Tune Information

• Name: I WOULD SEE JESUS
• Composer: L. P. Breedlove (1867)
• Meter: C.M.D.
• Key: D♭ Major