473 Dennis, S.M.
(996) Meeting After Absence.
And are we yet alive,
And see each other's face?
Glory and praise to Jesus give,
For his redeeming grace.
2 Preserved by power divine
To full salvation here,
Again in Jesus' praise we join,
And in his sight appear.
3 What troubles have we seen!
What conflicts have we passed!
Fightings without, and fears within,
Since we assembled last!
4 But out of all the Lord
Hath brought us by his love;
And still he doth his help afford,
And hides our life above.
5 Let us take up the cross,
Till we the crown obtain;
And gladly reckon all things loss
So we may Jesus gain.
Charles Wesley.