I see God's sun behind earth's clouds, Heaven's blue, beyond earth's grey ; The gleaming of the jasper walls Across earth's dusty way ; God's light above the darkening mists, God's calm amidst the strife ; Bright currents of God's sweetest peace In darkest seas of life.
2. I see my Father's smile of love Light up earth's dreariest frowns ; Fair stars for heaven-diadems Shine round earth's thorniest crowns ; Betwixt my heart and aught of harm That sin or sorrow brings, I see the Everlasting Arms----- The shadow of His wings.
3. I see the glory from the cross, Like morning's crimson ray, Touch from afar earth's night of sin, And brightening into day : I see, like sunshine everywhere, God's goodness, mercy, grace ; And for the rest, I trust His love Until I see His face.