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396. Jesus, These Eyes Have Never Seen

1 Jesus, these eyes have never seen
That radiant form of Thine;
The veil of sense hangs dark between
Thy blessèd face and mine.

2 I see Thee not, I hear Thee not,
Yet art Thou oft with me;
And earth hath 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 see, 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 veil shall Thee reveal,
All glorious as Thou art.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, these eyes have never seen
Title: Jesus, These Eyes Have Never Seen
Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887
Language: English
Publication Date: 1957
Topic: Fellowship: with God; Love: Our Love; The Christian Way of Life: Prayer and Watchfulness
Tune Information
Name: SAWLEY
Composer: James Walch, 1837-1901
Key: B♭ Major



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