Faith is the brightest evidence
Of things beyond our sight;
It pierces thru the veil of sense,
And dwells in heav'nly light.

It sets times past in present view,
Brings distant prospects home;
Of things a thousand years ago,
Or thousand years to come.

By faith we know the worlds were made
By God's almighty Word;
Abra'm to unknown countries led,
By faith obeyed the Lord.

He sought a city fair and high,
Built by th' eternal hands;
And faith assures us, tho' we die,
That heav'nly building stands.