When for me the sunlight gleams, And life's fairest flowers bloom, Joy into my bosom streams, Driving out the mists and gloom ; When the skies are bright and fair, And sweet music fills the air, Then I'll praise His name so dear: Jesus ! Jesus ! Light of life to me ! Jesus ! Jesus ! Love so full and free !
2. When the fondest hopes shall die, And like roses scattered lie, [grief, When my heart, bowed down with Sadly sighs for some relief; To His tender, loving heart Would I then my grief impart ; Then I rest, sweet rest shall find : Jesus ! Jesus ! Light of life to me ! Jesus ! Jesus ! Love so full and free !
3. When for me the end shall come, And from earthly scenes I glide ; When my bark drifts slowly out, O'er the river's sullen tide ; When my raptured vision falls On the fair, celestial walls, Joy and peace shall then be mine : Jesus ! Jesus ! I shall ever see ; Jesus ! Jesus ! through eternity !