I Would See Jesus

When streams of pleasure gently flow, When in the sacred courts I tread,

And skies are clear, and comforts glow; And bow the knee, or lift the head;

In all prosperity, would I In all the ordinances, would I

To Jusus [Jesus] turn my grateful eye. On Jesus fix my faithful eye.

Or should the storms of sorrow lower, Or when the friendly throng I meet,

Afflictions pain, temptations pour; And heart meets heart, and friendships greet;

In all adversity, would I In social intercourse, would I

To Jesus turn my patient eye. On Jesus keep my loving eye.

When healthful flows the tide of life, When death shall spread his sombre [somber] shade,

And strength is firm, and vigor rife; And life shall cease, and earth shall fade;

In all activity, would I In the departing hour, would I

On Jesus fix my cheerful eye[.] On Jesus fix my hopeful eye.

Or should diseases rack my frame, And when the happy millions meet,

Or pains distract, or fevers flame; And wave their palms at Jesus' feet;

In all my sicknesses, would I Through all eternity would I

To Jesus lift my languid eye. On Jesus keep my joyful eye. G. H.