Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: Oh when shall I see Jesus
Topic: The New Life/Aspirations
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: 7s and 6s double
Tune: Webb
Hymn Number: 608
Page Number: 222, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsOh, when shall I see Je-sus,
And dwell with him above,
To drink the flow-ing fountain
Of ev-er-last-ing love?
When shall I be de-liv-ered
From this vain world of sin,
And with my bless-ed Je-sus
Drink endless pleasures in?
But now I am a soldier,
My Captain's gone before;
He's given me my orders,
And tells me not to fear.
And if I hold out a faithful,
A crown of life he'll give,
And all his valiant soldiers
Eternal life shall have.
Through grace I am determined
To conquer, though I die;
And then away to Jesus
On wings of love I'll fly.
Farewell to sin and sorrow-
I bid them both adieu:
And you, my friends, prove faithful,
And on your way pursue.
And if you meet with troubles
And trials on the way,
Then cast your care on Jesus,
And don't forget to pray.
Gird on the heavenly armor
Of faith, and hope, and love.
And when your warfare's ended,
You'll reign with him above.
Oh! do nor be discouraged,
For Jesus is your Friend,
And if you long for knowledge,
On him you may depend;
Neither will he upbraid you,
Though often you request;
He'll give you grace to conquer,
And take you home to rest.