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Just a Single Look at Jesus

Susan C. Harder • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Verse 1

Just a single look at Jesus Makes me sing and bless His name; Fills my soul with peace and gladness, Takes away all care and pain.

Chorus

Just a single look at Jesus, O how precious to behold! And the peace and joy it bringeth, Surely never can be told.

Verse 2

Just a single look at Jesus Fills my soul with holy mirth, Makes me feel how vain and transient Are the fleeting things of earth.

Chorus

Just a single look at Jesus, O how precious to behold! And the peace and joy it bringeth, Surely never can be told.

Verse 3

Just a single look at Jesus Shows my heart its depth of sin; Draws me to the living fountain, Cleanseth me from every stain.

Chorus

Just a single look at Jesus, O how precious to behold! And the peace and joy it bringeth, Surely never can be told.

Verse 4

Just a single look at Jesus Drives all sorrow from my breast; Makes the grave a starry portal, Leading to the land of rest.

Chorus

Just a single look at Jesus, O how precious to behold! And the peace and joy it bringeth, Surely never can be told.

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