When this passing world is done
When has sunk yon glaring sun
When we stand with Christ on high
Looking o’er life’s history
Then, Lord, shall I fully know
Not till then how much I owe
When I stand before the throne
Dressed in beauty not my own
When I see Thee as Thou art
Love Thee with unsinning heart
Then Lord, shall I fully know
Not till then how much I owe
When the praise of heav’n I hear
Loud as thunders to the ear
Loud as many waters’ noise
Sweet as harp’s melodious voice
Then, Lord, shall I fully know
Not till then how much I owe
Even on earth, as through a glass
Darkly, let Thy glory pass
Make forgiveness feel so sweet
Make Thy Spirit’s help so meet
Even on earth, Lord, make me know
Something of how much I owe
Alternate verses
Chosen not for good in me
Wakened up from wrath to flee
Hidden in the Savior’s side
By the Spirit sanctified
Teach me, Lord, on earth to show
By my love, how much I owe
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Oft I walk beneath the cloud
Dark, as midnight’s gloomy shroud
But, when fear is at the height
Jesus comes, and all is light
Blessed Jesus! bid me show
Doubting saints how much I owe
When in flowery paths I tread
Oft by sin I’m captive led
Of I fall but still arise
The Spirit comes the tempter flies
Blessed Spirit! bid me show
Weary sinners all I owe
Oft the nights of sorrow reign
Weeping, sickness, sighing, pain
But a night Thine anger burns
Morning comes and joy returnsGod of comforts! bid me show
To Thy poor, how much I owe
When I hear the wicked call
On the rocks and hills to fall
When I see them start and shrink
On the fiery deluge brink
Then, Lord, shall I fully know
Not till then how much I owe
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