The Voice of Praise ‎#625

625. Jesus, these eyes have never seen

1 Jesus, these eyes have never seen
That radiant form of thine;
The vail 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.

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 vail shall thee reveal,
All glorious as thou art.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, these eyes have never seen
• Author: Ray Palmer
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 13:12
  ;
  1 Peter 1:8
• Topic: The Christian Life: Trial and Patience; Resting in Faith Alone

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