Laudes Domini ‎#409

409. "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;
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 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"
• Author: Anon. (1858)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Christian Experience; Christ: Character of; Christians: Love for Christ; Love: For the Saviour
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: RAYNOLDS
• Arranger: fr. Mendelssohn
• Meter: 11s, 10s
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.