Laudes Domini ‎#400

400. "Whom unseen, we love"

1 Jesus, these eyes have never seen
That radiant form of thine!
The vail of sense hangs dark between
Thy blessed face and mine!

2 I see thee not, I hear thee not,
Yet art thou oft with me;
And earth has ne'er so dear a spot,
As where I meet with thee.

3 Like some bright dream that comes unsought,
When slumbers o'er me roll,
Thine image ever fills my thought,
And charms my ravished soul.

4 Yet though I have not seen, and still
Must rest in faith alone;
I love thee, dearest Lord!--and will,
Unseen, but not unknown.

5 When death these mortal eyes shall seal,
And still this throbbing heart,
The rending vail shall thee reveal,
All glorious as thou art!

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, these eyes have never seen
• Title: "Whom unseen, we love"
• Author: Ray Palmer
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  John 12:21
  ;
  1 Peter 1:8
• Topic: Christ: Character of; Christians: Love for Christ; Communion of Saints: With Christ
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AGNES
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Public Domain.