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Text:Unseen But Known
Author:Ray Palmer
Tune:BEATITUDO
Composer:J. B. Dykes

419. Unseen But Known

1 Jesus, these eyes have never seen
That radiant form of Thine;
The vail of sense hangs dark between
Thy blessed face and mine.

2 I see Thee not, I hear Thee not,
Yet art Thou oft with me;
And earth has ne'er so dear a spot,
As where I meet with Thee.

3 Like some bright dream that comes unsought,
When slumbers o'er me roll,
Thine image ever fills my tho't,
And charms my ravished soul.

4 Yet tho' I have not seen, and still
Must rest in faith alone,
I love Thee, dearest Lord, and will,
Unseen, but not known.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, these eyes have never seen
Title: Unseen But Known
Author: Ray Palmer
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Christ: Christ Precious
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: BEATITUDO
Composer: J. B. Dykes
Meter: C. M.
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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