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Jesus, Savior, We Would See Thee

John Bancroft Devins • English

Primary Scripture: John 12:21

Verse 1

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

Chorus

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

Verse 2

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.

Chorus

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

Verse 3

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

Chorus

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

Verse 4

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

Chorus

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

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