Behold What Witnesses Unseen

Verse 1

Behold what witnesses unseen encompass us around, who, once like us, with suffering tried, but now with glory crowned.

Verse 2

Let us, with zeal like theirs inspired, begin the Christian race, and, freed from each encumbering weight, their holy footsteps trace.

Verse 3

Behold a witness nobler still, who trod affliction's path, Jesus, at once the finisher and author of our faith.

Verse 4

He for the joy before him set, so generous was his love, endured the cross, despised the shame, and now he reigns above.

Verse 5

Then let our hearts no more despond, our hands be weak no more; still let us trust our Father's love, his wisdom still adore.