The New English Hymnal ‎#389

389. Jesus, these eyes have never seen

1 Jesus, these eyes have never seen
That radiant form of thine;
The veil of sense hangs dark between
Thy blessèd face and mine.

2 I see thee not, I hear thee not,
Yet art thou oft with me;
And earth hath ne'er so dear a spot
As where I meet with thee.

3 Yet, though I have not seen, and still
Must rest in faith alone,
I love thee, dearest Lord, and will,
Unseen, but not unknown.

4 When death these mortal eyes shall seal,
And still this throbbing heart,
The rending veil shall thee reveal
All glorious as thou art.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, these eyes have never seen
• Author (attributed to): Ray Palmer, 1808-87
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Transfiguration: August 6th

Tune Information

• Name: NUN DANKET ALL
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: J. Crüger's Praxis Pietatis Melica