Verse 1

We would see Jesus; lo! his star is shining above the stable while the angels sing; there in a manger on the hay reclining; haste, let us lay our gifts before the King.

Verse 2

We would see Jesus, Mary's son most holy, light of the village life from day to day; shining revealed through every task most lowly, the Christ of God, the life, the truth, the way.

Verse 3

We would see Jesus, on the mountain teaching, with all the listening people gathered round; while birds and flowers and sky above are preaching the blessedness which simple trust has found.

Verse 4

We would see Jesus, in the early morning, still as of old he calleth, Follow me! Let us arise, all meaner service scorning; Lord, we are thine, we give ourselves to thee.

Verse 5

We would see Jesus, in his work of healing, at eventide before the sun was set; divine and human, in his deep revealing of God made flesh, in loving service met.