207 Lord Jesus, When We Think Of Thee

1 Lord Jesus, when we think of Thee,

Of all Thy love and grace,

Our spirits long and fain would see

Thy beauty face to face.

2 And though the wilderness we tread,

A barren, thirsty ground,

With thorns and briars overspread,

Where foes and snares abound;

3 Yet in Thy love such depths we see,

Our hearts o'erflow with praise -

Content ourselves, while, Lord to Thee

A joyful song we raise.

4 Our Lord, our Life, our Rest, our Shield,

Our Rock, our Food, our Light;

Each thought of Thee doth constant yield

Unchanging, fresh delight.

5 Blest Savior, keep our spirit stayed,

Hard following after Thee,

Till we, in victory displayed,

Thy face in glory see.

Author:

James G. Deck

Composer:

Moore's Psalm-Singer's Pocket Companion, 1756