Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Hymnal: Common Praise #491a (2000) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 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 Yet, though I have not seen, and still
must rest in faith alone,
I love thee, dearest Lord, and will,
unseen, but not unknown.
4 When death these mortal eyes shall seal,
and still this throbbing heart,
the rending veil shall thee reveal
all glorious as thou art. Topics: Proper 17 Year C; Funerals, Commemoration, Remembrance and All Souls Scripture: 1 John 3:2 Languages: English Tune Title: NUN DANKET ALL' (GRÄFENBERG)
Jesus, these eyes have never seen