Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#252

252. We Would See Jesus

1 We would see Jesus-- for the shadows lengthen
Across this 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 with sov'reign grace;
Not 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 rejoic'd to see;
The blessings of our pilgrimage are failing;
We would not mourn them, for we go to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: We would see Jesus-- for the shadows lengthen
• Title: We Would See Jesus
• Author: Anna B. Warner
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Aspiration; Refuge--Rock
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: CONSOLATION
• Composer: Fr. F. Mendelssohn
• Meter: 11s, 10s.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.