494 - We Would See Jesus

"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,
Where on our feet were set with sovereign grace;
Not life, nor death, with all agitation,
Can thence removed us, gazing on
His face.

3
"We would see Jesus;" other ligths
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!