O sir, we would see Jesus,
The blessed Prince of Love,
He only can relieve us,
And all our griefs remove.
O tell us, as a preacher,
Where Jesus Christ doth dwell,
Describe His charming feature,
His glowing beauties tell.

O sir, we would see Jesus,
The sinner's constant Friend,
We know He won't deceive us,
But love us to the end.
His blessed word assures us
His hidden ones shall stand;
His mighty arm secures us
From all the hostile band.

O sir, we would see Jesus,
The glor'ous King of Grace;
A sight of Him would ease us,
And fill our souls with peace.
We would behold His beauty
And run into His arms,
And learn the Christian's duty
Amidst those blessed charms.

O sir, we would see Jesus,
As Prophet, Priest, and King.
We hope He will receive us,
Tho' we are poor and mean;
For in the Holy Scriptures
This sacred truth we find:
He saves such wretched creatures
Of meek and lowly mind.