WE WOULD SEE JESUS
(Traditional)


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

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

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.

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

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