The Hymnal ‎#263

263. We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen

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 sovereign grace:
Nor life nor death, with all their agitation,
Can thence remove us, if we see His face.

3 We would see Jesus; sense is all too blinding,
And heaven appears too dim, too far away;
We would see Thee, to gain a sweet reminding
That Thou hast promised our great debt to pay.

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;
Then welcome day, and farewell mortal night.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen
• Author: Anna B. Warner (1852)
• Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Life in Christ: Aspiration; Christ: Love of; Christ: Son of Man; Eternal Life; Inner Life, The; Looking to Jesus; Love and Communion

Tune Information

• Name: HENLEY
• Composer: Lowell Mason (1854)
• Meter: 11. 10. 11. 10.
• Key: E♭ Major