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,
Mary’s son most holy,
light of the village
life from day to day;

shining revealed through
every task most lowly,
the Christ of God,
the life, the truth, the way.

Verse 3

We would see Jesus,
on the mountain teaching,
with all the listening
people gathered round;

while birds and flowers
and sky
above are preaching
the blessedness which
simple trust has found.

Verse 4

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 made flesh,
in loving service met.

Verse 5

We would see Jesus,
in the early morning,
still as of old
he calleth, “Follow me!”

Let us arise,
all meaner
service scorning;
Lord, we are thine,
we give ourselves to thee.