Victorious Life Hymns ‎#194

194. Longings

1 I long to know Thee better
Day by day,
I want to draw much closer
When I pray,
To listen more intently
For Thy voice,
To let the things Thou choosest
Be my choice.

2 I long to serve Thee better
Hour by hour,
Depending more entirely
On Thy power,
I want to know more fully
All Thy will,
To count upon each promise,
And be still.

3 I long to keep more closely
At Thy side,
To worship in Thy presence,
And abide,
I want to rest more calmly
In Thy care,
Assured that Thou wilt keep me
Safely there.

4 I long to find new beauties
In Thy word,
To follow in the footsteps
Of my Lord,
And, oh, the greatest longing
Thro’ Thy grace,
Is that mine eyes may see Thee
Face to face.

Text Information

• First Line: I long to know Thee better
• Title: Longings
• Author: Ada R. Habershon
• Publication Date: 1919
• Topic: Aspiration

Tune Information

• Name: [I long to know Thee better]
• Composer: Geo. C. Stebbins