O When shall I see Jesus
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# 165 in the Goble book

 7's 6's Tibbout

O when shall I see Jesus,
And reign with him above,
And from the flowing fountain
Drink everlasting love?
When shall I be delivered
From this vain world of sin?
And with my blessed Jesus,
Drink endless pleasure in?

But now I am a soldier,
My Captain's gone before;
He's given me my orders,
And bid me not to fear,
His promises are faithful,
A crown of life he'll give;
And all his valiant soldiers
Eternally shall live.

Through grace he will support me,
To conquer, though I die;
And then away to Jesus
On wings of love I'll fly.
Farewell to sin and sorrow,
I bid you both adieu;
And, O my friends, still trust him,
And on  your way pursue.

Whene'er you meet with troubles
And trials on the way,
Cast all your care on Jesus,
And don't forget to pray:
Gird on the gospel armor
Of faith, and hope, and love;
And when the combat's ended
He'll carry you above.

O do not be discouraged,
For Jesus is your friend,
And if you want more knowledge,
He'll not refuse to send:
Neither will be upbraid you,
Though often you request;
He'll give you grace to conquer,
And take you home to rest.

And when the last, loud trumpet
Shall rend the vaulted skies,
And bid the entombed millions
From their cold beds arise,
Our ransomed dust, revived,
Bright beauties shall put on,
    And soar to the blest mansion
Where our Redeemer's gone.

Our eyes shall then with rapture
The Savior's face behold;
Our feet, no more diverted,
Shall walk the streets of gold;
our ears shall hear with transport
The hosts celestial sing;
our tongues shall chant the glories
Of our immortal King.