"Contemplation of Things Unseen"

A hymn written by Isaac Watts. (in common meter)

Romans 8:18-19 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

Hebrews 6:19-20 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

"Contemplation of Things Unseen"

1. My thoughts surmount these lower skies,
And look within the veil;
There springs of endless pleasure rise,
The waters never fail.

2. There I behold, with sweet delight,
The blessed Three in One;
And strong affections fix my sight
On God’s incarnate Son.

3. His promise stands for ever firm;
His grace shall ne’er depart;
He binds my name upon His arm,
And seals it on His heart.

4. Light are the pains that nature brings;
How short our sorrows are,
When with eternal, future things
The present we compare!

5. I would not be a stranger still
To that celestial place,
Where I forever hope to dwell,
Near my Redeemer’s face.