Concordia ‎#176

176. We would see Jesus

1 We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen
Across the 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; other lights are paling,
Which for long years we have rejoiced to see;
The blessings of our pilgrimage are failing;
We would not mourn them, for we go to Thee.

4 We would see Jesus; yet the spirit lingers
Round the dear objects it has loved so long,
And earth from earth can scarce unclasp its fingers;
Our love to Thee makes not this love less strong.

5 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.

Text Information

• First Line: We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen
• Title: We would see Jesus
• Author: Anna B. Warner (1858)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: The Christian Life: Aspiration and Hope; Evening

Tune Information

• Name: CONSOLATION
• Composer: Felix Barthody Mendelssohn, 1809-47
• Key: E♭ Major