Church Book ‎#577

577. We know, by faith we know

1 We know, by faith we know,
If this vile house of clay
This tabernacle, sink below
In ruinous decay;
We have a House above,
Not made with mortal hands;
And firm as our Redeemer's Love
That heavenly fabvric stands.

2 It stand securely high,
Indissolubly sure;
Our glorious mansion in the sky
Shall evermore endure.
O may we enter there,
To perfect heaven restored!
O may we be caught up to share
The triumph of our Lord!

3 O let us put on Thee
In perfect holiness,
And rise prepared Thy face to see,
Thy bright, unclouded face!
Thy grace with glory crown,
Who hast the earnest given;
And then triumphantly come down,
And take us up to heaven!

Text Information

• First Line: We know, by faith we know
• Author: C. Wesley (1744, a.)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Death and Eternity: Heaven
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #376

Tune Information

• Name: THESSALONICA
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Ad. Goss, 1864