Author: Anna Bartlett Warner, (1821-1915). Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #524 (1926) Meter: 11.10.11.10 First Line: We would see Jesus, for the shadows lengthen Lyrics: 1 We would see Jesus, for the shadows lengthen
Across this little landscape of our life;
We would see Jesus, our weak faith to strengthen
For the last weariness, the final strife.
2 We would see Jesus, the great Rock-foundation
Whereon our feet were set with sovereign grace:
Nor life nor death, with all their agitation,
Can thence remove us, if we see His face.
3 We would see Jesus: other lights are paling,
Which for long years we have rejoiced to see;
The blessings of our pilgrimage are failing;
We would not mourn them, for we go to 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;
Then welcome, day, and farewell, mortal night.
Amen.
Topics: Hope and Aspiration; Trinity, Sixteenth Sunday; Death Prayer for help in Scripture: John 12:21 Languages: English Tune Title: WINDSOR
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