494- We Would See Jesus
Christian Life: Meditation and Prayer
1
- "We would see Jesus;" for the shadows lengthen
- Across the little landscape of our life;
- We would see Jesus, our weak faith to strengthen
- For the last conflict, in this mortal strife.
2
- "We would see Jesus," Rock of our salvation,
- Whereon our feet were set with sovereign grace;
- Not life, nor death, with all their agitation,
- Can thence remove us, gazing on His face.
3
- "We would see Jesus;" other lights are paling,
- Which for long years we did rejoice to see;
- The blessings of this sinful world are failing;
- We would not mourn them, in exchange for 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,
- Soon to return and end this mortal night!