We Would See Jesus

Verse 1

We would see Jesus! Lo, his star is shining above the stable while the angels sing; there in a manger on the hay reclining; haste, let us lay our gifts before the King.

Verse 2

We would see Jesus on the mountain teaching, with all the list'ning people gathered round, while birds and flowers and sky above are preaching the blessedness which simple trust has found.

Verse 3

We would see Jesus in his work of healing at eventide before the sun was set; divine and human, in his deep revealing of God and humankind in service met.

Verse 4

We would see Jesus; in the early morning still as of old he calls us, "Follow me"; let us arise, all lesser service scorning, Lord, we are thine, we give ourselves to thee!