Luke 24:36: As they thus spake, Jesus Himself stood, &c

While we of His mysteries
Discourse with humble fear,
In the midst of us He is,
And Jesus will appear,
Will remove our sad distress,
By mercy's comfortable voice.
Speak the words of life and peace,
And bid our hearts rejoice.

Lord, Thou dost Thy followers seek,
Where'er dispersed they stray,
Cheer the faint, confirm the weak.
And by Thy presence stay:
Thee the Shepherd good and kind
Before our eyes of faith we see,
Peace the seal of pardon find.
And heavenly joy in Thee.