This Hymn really looks forward to the time we will see our Lord and we will be like Him, may we by His grace be seeking Him more growing in the knowledge of His word.
My eyes and heart grown dim from looking long on vanity.
I venture toward thy radiance then, compelled to come by grace
And in the pages of Thy word behold Thy lovely face.
(Refrain)
Face of glory, turned upon me
I cannot but Thee adore.
To behold Thee, O my Savior,
Is to love Thee more and more.
Each grace in all its fullness on Thy countenance I see.
Great tenderness of mercy, blazing light of purity.
Thine eyes are wells of love and wisdom, settled peace Thy brow,
Before the whole of perfect beauty I in worship bow.
(Refrain)
When someday I before Thee stand, a debtor to Thy grace,
And gaze with heaven’s eyes upon the brightness of Thy face,
Transformed into Thy likeness, all my sin thrust far away,
With millions of redeemed ones I will lift my voice and say:
Face of glory turned upon me
I cannot but Thee adore.
To behold Thee, O my Savior,
Is to love Thee more and more.
To behold Thee, O my Savior,
Is to love Thee more and more.
“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory
of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit
of the Lord.” -2 Corinthians 3:18
Go here http://www.beckenhorstpress.com/audio/1654.mp3 To listen to an arrangement of this hymn.
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awesome words!! it gives me goosebumps that one day i will actually SEE GOD for who He is!! totally amazing.
What a glorious day that will be!
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This is a beautiful hymn. Thank you for introducing me to it. I plan to include a link to your blog of it on my blog in a day or so.