Community of Christ Sings ‎#35

35. We Would See Jesus

1 We would see Jesus! Lo, his star is shining
above the stable while the angels sing;
there in a manger on the hay reclining;
haste, let us lay our gifts before the King.

2 We would see Jesus on the mountain teaching,
with all the list'ning people gathered round,
while birds and flowers and sky above are preaching
the blessedness which simple trust has found.

3 We would see Jesus in his work of healing
at eventide before the sun was set;
divine and human, in his deep revealing
of God and humankind in service met.

4 We would see Jesus; in the early morning
still as of old he calls us, "Follow me";
let us arise, all lesser service scorning,
Lord, we are thine, we give ourselves to thee!

Text Information

• First Line: We would see Jesus! Lo, his star is shining
• Title: We Would See Jesus
• Author: J. Edgar Park, 1879-1956
• Meter: 11.10.11.10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  John 12:21-23
• Topic: Christmas; Discipleship; Epiphany; Healing; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ's Humanity; Jesus Christ's Life

Tune Information

• Name: MORA PROCTOR
• Composer: William J. Reynolds, 1920-2009
• Meter: 11.10.11.10.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: © 1975 Van Ness Press, Inc. (admin. Music Services)