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For Ever We Would Gaze on Thee
Author: Allen W. Chatfield Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1. For ever we would gaze on Thee,
O Lord, upon the Mount;
With Moses and Elias see
That light from light’s own fount;
2. For ever with the chosen three
Would stand upon that height,
And in that blessèd company
Be plunged in pure delight.
3. For ever would we train the ear
To that celestial Voice;
In Thee, the Son of God, so near
For evermore rejoice.
4. Here would we pitch our constant tent,
For ever here abide;
And dwell in peace and full content,
Dear Master, at Thy side.
5. But no! not yet to man ’tis given
To rest upon that height;
’Tis but a passing glimpse of Heav’n;
We must descend and fight.
6. Beneath the mount is toil and pain;
O Christ, Thy strength impart;
Till we, transfigured, too, shall reign
For ever where Thou art. Used With Tune: SEMPER ASPECTEMUS
For Ever We Would Gaze on Thee
SEMPER ASPECTEMUS
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 5 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: John Hornsey Casson Tune Sources: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1875 Tune Key: E Major Incipit: 55433 32156 71765 Used With Text: For Ever We Would Gaze on Thee
SEMPER ASPECTEMUS
For Ever We Would Gaze on Thee
Author: Allen W. Chatfield Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #1508 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1. For ever we would gaze on Thee,
O Lord, upon the Mount;
With Moses and Elias see
That light from light’s own fount;
2. For ever with the chosen three
Would stand upon that height,
And in that blessèd company
Be plunged in pure delight.
3. For ever would we train the ear
To that celestial Voice;
In Thee, the Son of God, so near
For evermore rejoice.
4. Here would we pitch our constant tent,
For ever here abide;
And dwell in peace and full content,
Dear Master, at Thy side.
5. But no! not yet to man ’tis given
To rest upon that height;
’Tis but a passing glimpse of Heav’n;
We must descend and fight.
6. Beneath the mount is toil and pain;
O Christ, Thy strength impart;
Till we, transfigured, too, shall reign
For ever where Thou art. Languages: English Tune Title: SEMPER ASPECTEMUS
For Ever We Would Gaze on Thee
For ever we would gaze on Thee
Author: Rev. A. W. Chatfield Hymnal: The Book of Common Praise #229 (1909) Languages: English
For ever we would gaze on Thee
For ever we would gaze on thee
Hymnal: Hymns Ancient and Modern, New Edition #250 (1904) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Languages: English
For ever we would gaze on thee
Allen William Chatfield
1808 - 1896 Person Name: Allen W. Chatfield Author of "For Ever We Would Gaze on Thee" in The Cyber Hymnal Chatfield, Allen William, M.A., born at Chatteris, Oct. 2nd, 1808, and educated at Charterhouse School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he was Bell's Univ. Scholar and Members' Prizeman. He graduated in 1831, taking a first class in classical honours. Taking Holy Orders in 1832, he was from 1833 to 1847 Vicar of Stotfold, Bedfordshire; and since 1847 Vicar of Much-Marcle, Herefordshire. Mr. Chatfield has published various Sermons from time to time. His Litany, &c. [Prayer Book] in Greek verse is admirable, and has been commended by many eminent scholars. His Songs and Hymns of Earliest Greek Christian Poets, Bishops, and others, translated into English Verse, 1876, has not received the attention of hymnal compilers which it merits. One hymn therefrom, "Lord Jesu, think on me," is a specimen of others of equal merit, which might be adopted with advantage. He died Jan. 10, 1896.
-- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
Allen William Chatfield
John Hornsey Casson
1843 - 1926 Composer of "SEMPER ASPECTEMUS" in The Cyber Hymnal A doctor, Casson served as physician to the British Legation in Persia (Iran). After retirement, he wrote hymn tunes and other religious music, and was assistant organist at St. Patrick’s in Hove.
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SEMPER ASPECTEMUS
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John Hornsey Casson
