Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#469

469. 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 blessed 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. A-men.

3 Like some bright dream that comes unsought
When slumbers o'er me roll,
Thine image ever fills my thought,
And charms my ravished soul.

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

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

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, these eyes have never seen
• Author: Ray Palmer, 1808 - 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Life In Christ: Contemplation; The Life In Christ: The Inner Life
• Notes: This hymn may also be sung to NUN DANKET ALL' UND BRINGET EHR (No. 413)

Tune Information

• Name: SOUTHWELL (IRONS)
• Composer: Herbert S. Irons, 1834 - 1905
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major