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Whom Having Not Seen, Ye Love

Isaac Watts • English

Primary Scripture: John 12:21

Verse 1

Not with our mortal eyes Have we beheld the Lord; Yet we rejoice to hear His name, And love Him in His word.

Verse 2

On earth we want the sight Of our Redeemer's face; Yet, Lord, our inmost thoughts delight To dwell upon Thy grace.

Verse 3

And when we taste Thy love, Our joys divinely grow Unspeakable, like those above, And Heaven begins below.

Verse 4

Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 12:21

Reference 2

  • 1-peter 1:5

Reference 3

  • 1-peter 1:8

Reference 4

  • revelation 22:4