We walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7
Words: J. E. Wolfe, in Crowning Glory No. 2 (Chicago, Illinois: P. Bilhorn, 1890), number 55.
Music: Peter P. Bilhorn (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Wolfe’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head-and-shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
By childlike faith in Christ the Lord,
We have from sin salvation;
By fully trusting in His word,
We pass from condemnation.
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We walk by faith, and not by sight;
’Tis God’s own way and must be right;
We walk by faith, and not by sight;
We follow Christ, the Light.
How simple is the way of life,
’Tis only to believe Him;
’Twill end your sorrow and your strife
If you will but receive Him.
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Thro’ Jesus’ death the debt was paid,
Not feeling, nor emotion;
On Him our sin and guilt was laid;
O, give Him your devotion.
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We walk by faith, and not by sight:
How grand is this revealing!
’Tis God’s own way, and must be right,
’Tis wrong to trust in feeling.
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