Viewing the Cross. (977) While, in sweet communion, feeding On this earthly bread and wine, Savior, may we see thee bleeding On the cross, to make us thine. 2 Now, our eyes forever closing To this fleeting world below, On thy gentle breast reposing, Teach us, Lord, thy grace to know. 3 Though unseen, be ever near us, With the still small voice of love, Whisp'ring words of peace to cheer us, Ev'ry doubt and fear remove. 4 Bring before us all the story Of thy life, and death of woe; And, with hopes of endless glory, Wean our hearts from all below. Edward Denny, 1839.
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