First Line: We would see Jesus — for the shadows lengthen,

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 ;
Not 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 !