Scripture Verse

We would see Jesus. John 12:21

Introduction

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John B. Devins
1856–1911

Words: John B. De­vins, in Young Peo­ple’s Songs of Praise, by Ira D. San­key (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Big­low & Main, 1902), num­ber 178.

Music: Malé Ira D. San­key (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Ira D. Sankey (1840–1908)

Lyrics

Jesus, Sav­ior, we would see Thee,
Lifted high upon the tree;
Bearing there our sins and sorrows,
Setting us for­ev­er free.

Refrain

We would see Je­sus, we would see Je­sus;
He is our Sav­ior, and glo­ri­ous king;
Him would we follow, thro’ sunshine and shadow;
Now and for­ev­er His praises will sing.

Jesus, Teacher, we would hear Thee,
Hear Thy voice and it alone:
Learn the lessons Thou wouldst teach us,
Speak the words that Thou wilt own.

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Jesus, Mas­ter, we would serve Thee,
Fill each day with loving deeds;
Comfort those whose hearts are weary,
Like Thy­self supply their needs.

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Seeing, hearing, learning, speaking,
Serving daily, faithfully;
May men see in us, Thy brethren,
All that Thou wouldst have us be.

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