We walk by faith

(one verse introduction)

We walk by faith, and not by sight;
no gracious words we hear from him
who spoke as none e'er spoke;
but we believe him near.

we may not touch his hands and side,
now follow where he trod;
but in his promise we rejoice;
and cry, "My Lord and God!"

Help then, O Lord, our unbelief;
and may our faith about,
to call on you when you are near,
and seek where you are found:

that, when our life of faith is done,
in realms of clearer light
we may behold you as you are,
with full and endless sight.

Words: Henry Alford (19thC)
Music: St. Botolph, Gordon Slater (20thC)
Sequence: Dall Forsythe, Church of St. John the Evangelist