Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#372

372. I look to Jesus, and the face

1 I look to Jesus, and the face
Of God is turn'd on me in love,
I feel a Father's fond embrace,
And all my doubts and fears remove.

2 I look to Jesus, and behold!
My heart is lighten'd of its cares,
My love for earthly things grows cold,
And pleasure vainly spreads her snares.

3 I look to Jesus, and the sight
Of all that He endured for me,
Makes e'en my greatest sufferings light,
Compared with His deep agony.

4 I look to Jesus when my zeal
And faith and love grow dead and cold;
Then doth He Calvary reveal,
And makes me in His service bold.

5 Thus let me, Lord, while life doth last,
In faith look ever up to Thee,
And when life's sinful days are past
I shall Thy face in glory see.

Text Information

• First Line: I look to Jesus, and the face
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Christ: light of the world; Christians: their life and experience; Confidence: in Christ; Consolation; Doubt; Faith: In Christ; Faith: Power of; Faith: Blessedness of; Fruits of the Spirit: patience and resignation; Goodness of God: a ground of trust; Happiness: of love and trust; Light: Christ the Light of the world; Looking unto Jesus; Resignation

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