YE faithful souls, who Jesus know, If risen indeed with him ye are, Superior to...

John Wesley (1703-1791)

6 Verses Resurrection Power Heavenly Aspirations Faith & Works

Verse 1

YE faithful souls, who Jesus know, If risen indeed with him ye are, Superior to the joys below, His resurrection's power declare.

Verse 2

Your faith by holy tempers prove, By actions show your sins forgiven, And seek the glorious things above, And follow Christ, your Head, to heaven.

Verse 3

There your exalted Saviour see, Seated at God's right hand again, In all his Father's majesty, In everlasting pomp to reign.

Verse 4

To him continually aspire, Contending for your native place; And emulate the angel-choir, And only live to love and praise.

Verse 5

For who by faith your Lord receive, Ye nothing seek or want beside; Dead to the world and sin ye live, Your creature-love is crucified.

Verse 6

Your real life, with Christ concealed, Deep in the Father's bosom lies; And, glorious as your Head revealed, Ye soon shall meet him in the skies.