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Text:We Would See Jesus
Author:Anna B. Warner
Tune:CONSOLATION
Composer:Fr. F. Mendelssohn

252. We Would See Jesus

1 We would see Jesus-- for the shadows lengthen
Across this little landscape of our life;
We would see Jesus, our weak faith to strengthen
For the last weariness--the final strife.

2 We would see Jesus-- the great Rock-foundation,
Whereon our feet were set with sov'reign grace;
Not life, nor death, with all their agitation
Can thence remove us, if we see His face.

3 We would see Jesus-- other lights are paling,
Which for long years we have rejoic'd to see;
The blessings of our pilgrimage are failing;
We would not mourn them, for we go to Thee.

Text Information
First Line: We would see Jesus-- for the shadows lengthen
Title: We Would See Jesus
Author: Anna B. Warner
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Aspiration; Refuge--Rock
Tune Information
Name: CONSOLATION
Composer: Fr. F. Mendelssohn
Meter: 11s, 10s.
Key: E♭ Major



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