Jesus, we look to Thee, Thy promised presence claim; Thou in the midst of us shalt be, Assembled in Thy name: Thy name salvation is, Which here we come to prove: Thy name is life, and health, and peace, And everlasting love. Not in the name of pride Or selfishness we meet; From nature's paths we turn aside, And worldly thoughts forget. We meet the grace to take, Which Thou hast freely given; We meet on earth for Thy dear sake, That we may meet in heaven. Present we know Thou art, But O, thyself reveal! Now, Lord, let every bounding heart The mighty comfort feel. O may Thy quick'ning voice The death of sin remove; And bid our inmost souls rejoice, In hope of perfect love. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...LOVE AND DEATH by SARA TEASDALE BURY ME IN A FREE LAND by FRANCES ELLEN WATKINS HARPER GENTLEMEN-RANKERS by RUDYARD KIPLING SONNET: THE EVENING STAR by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW THALIA by THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH |