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“We would see Jesus;” for the shadows lengthen

by Anna B. Warner

Representative text

As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 494.

Verse 1

“We would see Jesus;” for the shadows lengthen Across the little landscape of our life; We would see Jesus, our weak faith to strengthen For the last conflict, in this mortal strife.

Verse 2

“We would see Jesus,” Rock of our salvation, Where on our feet were set with sovereign grace; Not life, nor death, with all their agitation, Can thence remove us, gazing on His face.

Verse 3

“We would see Jesus;” other lights are paling, Which for long years we did rejoice to see; The blessings of this sinful world are failing; We would not mourn them, in exchange for Thee.

Verse 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, Soon to return and end this mortal night!