Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.
1 Peter 1:8
Words: Maud Fraser, in The Victory, edited by Charles Gabriel (Cincinnati, Ohio: Jennings & Graham, 1908), number 10.
Music: Charles H. Gabriel (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Fraser (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
A friend have I who’s ever near,
Who comforts me and stills each fear,
It is my Lord and Savior dear,
Whom, having not seen, I love.
Refrain
He’s gone to prepare a place
For me in His home above;
And I shall behold His face,
Whom, having not seen, I love.
In vain may fancy strive to trace
My Savior’s beauty and His grace;
More fair than I can dream, His face,
Whom, having not seen, I love.
Refrain
The precious hope of that bright day
Illumines all mine earthly way;
He’ll take me home with Him to stay,
Whom, having not seen, I love.
Refrain
With that glad meeting e’er in view,
My pilgrim journey I pursue,
And try His holy will to do,
Whom, having not seen, I love.
Refrain