Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#494

494. We Would See Jesus

1 “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 their agitation,
Can thence remove us, gazing on His face.

3 “We would see Jesus;” other lights 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!

Text Information

• First Line: “We would see Jesus;” for the shadows lengthen
• Title: We Would See Jesus
• Author: Anna B. Warner (1820-1915)
• Meter: 11.10.11.10.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  John 12:21
• Topic: Christan Life: Meditation and Prayer

Tune Information

• Name: [We would see Jesus, for the shadows lengthen] (Belden)
• Composer: F. E. Belden (1858-1945)
• Meter: 11.10.11.10.
• Incipit: 12343 32172 12345
• Key: E♭ Major