Laudes Domini ‎#659

659. "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 sovereign 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--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"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Backsliding; Christians: Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Declension, Spiritual; Longing: For Christ; Wandering
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: RAYNOLDS
• Meter: 11s, 10s
• Key: E♭ Major