The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#524

524. We Would See Jesus

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.

Text Information

• First Line: We would see Jesus, for the shadows lengthen
• Title: We Would See Jesus
• Author: Anna Bartlett Warner, (1821-1915).
• Meter: 11 10, 11 10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  John 12:21
• Topic: Hope and Aspiration; Trinity, Sixteenth Sunday; Death: Prayer for help in

Tune Information

• Name: WINDSOR
• Composer: Joseph Barnby, (1838-1896).
• Meter: 11 10, 11 10.
• Key: G Major