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!