491a. Jesus, these eyes have never seen

1 Jesus, these eyes have never seen
that radiant form of thine;
the veil of sense hangs dark between
thy blessèd 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 Yet, though I have not seen, and still
must rest in faith alone,
I love thee, dearest Lord, and will,
unseen, but not unknown.

4 When death these mortal eyes shall seal,
and still this throbbing heart,
the rending veil shall thee reveal
all glorious as thou art.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, these eyes have never seen
Author: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Proper 17: Year C; Funerals, Commemoration, Remembrance and All Souls
Tune Information
Name: NUN DANKET ALL' (GRÄFENBERG)
Composer: Johann Crüger
Meter: CM
Key: F Major
Source: Praxis Pietatis Melica, 1647



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