Turn your eyes upon Jesus

May I always turn my eyes upon Jesus,

and look full in His wonderful face,

and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.

My sweetheart for 62 years passed away recently. The last song we sang together, on Christmas night was "Turn your eyes upon Jesus " It's been a great source of comfort to me.

What happened to the last verse? It starts"From death into life everlasting, he leads..." I can't remember the whole thing.

This is one of the songs that I learnt back in college. The school's church, a Seventh Day Adventists Church, would intentionally use hymns for worship, but amongst all, this particular hymn and others ministered deep.

Turning our gaze to the Author and Finisher of our faith, our life, shouldn't only be an option, rather a lifestyle.

I have heard different versions of this song, but I always come back to the solid, foundational Gospel of the original words. The words speak deeply into my heart. I am a reassured to not throw in the towel, keep my confession that Jesus Christ is the son of God, and died for my, and all humanity's, sin.

In our worship services, fellowship, Prayer Line, Bible Study or any gathering in our Church, this song will be sung before prayers are heard. It allows the believer to shut everything and everyone out and focus only on the Lord and Savior. Scripture tells us to Worship in Spirit and in Truth, and this song in essence brings one closer to the heart of God by allowing the things of earth to grow strangely dim. The focus stays on God. This is a classic example of a song which takes us closer to God.

Praises be to God, in whom we find comfort and understanding ... even as the world unravels before us. Knock, and He will answer.

I’ve listens several time since Sunday. It’s calming some fears I’m struggling with. Thank you.

This has calmed me in my sadness. Thank you Jesus.

Lovely!