"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!