no gracious words we hear

from him who spoke as none e’er spoke;

but we believe him near.

2. We may not touch his hands and side,

nor follow where he trod;

but in his promise we rejoice;

and cry, "My Lord and God!"

3. Help then, O Lord, our unbelief;

and may our faith abound,

to call on you when you are near,

and seek where you are found:

4. That, when our life of faith is done,

in realms of clearer light

we may behold you as you are,

with full and endless sight.

Words: Henry Alford (1810-1871), alt. Music: St. Botolph, Gordon Slater (1896-1979)