Perfect eternal rest-ever to serve, adore Thee!
During the endless day, Thee, Lord, Thy saints shall praise:
Rapt, in mute ecstasy, casting their crowns before Thee,
Prone at Thy feet they fall, anthems of joy to raise!

Thee shall we contemplate-gaze on Thy face adoring,
Saviour and Bridegroom-Lord, Beauty Supreme above!
Sounding the soundless depths, measureless heights exploring-
Heights of Thy peerless grace, depths of Thy boundless love!

Jesus, from Thee alone borrowing light transcendent-
Sun, Thou, of Righteousness, lending Thy lustrous rays-
Radiant, Thy bride shall wear, through the long age resplendent,
Glory immaculate-Thine own perfections’ blaze!

Us wilt Thou contemplate-pearl of Thy heart’s deep longing,
Travail of Thy lone soul, fruit of Thy wondrous cross!
Then wilt Thou rest in love! Thou wilt rejoice with singing-
Rest in triumphant love, singing for joy o’er us!