494   We Would See Jesus




[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!