Ancient and Modern ‎#695

695. Jesus, these eyes have never seen

1 Jesus, these eyes have never seen
that radiant form of thine;
the veil of sense hangs dark between
thy blessèd face and mine.

2 I see thee not, I hear thee not,
yet art thou oft with me;
and earth hath ne'er so dear a spot
as where I meet with thee.

3 Yet, though I have not seen, and still
must rest in faith alone,
I love thee, dearest Lord, and will,
unseen, but not unknown.

4 When death these mortal eyes shall seal,
and still this throbbing heart,
the rending veil shall thee reveal
all glorious as thou art.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, these eyes have never seen
• Author: Ray Palmer (1808-1887)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 13:12-13
  ;
  1 Peter 1:8-9
• Topic: Faith; Future hope; God: in mystery; Love for God; The Second Sunday of Easter: Year B

Tune Information

• Name: NUN DANKET ALL' (GRÄFENBERG)
• Composer (melody): Johann Crüger
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major
• Source: In Praxis Pietatis Melica, 1647
• Notes: Harmonised by Compilers of English Hymnal, 1906; alt.