O Rosto de Cristo

Every time I read the story of Christ
I think with great emotion
Of the privilege that many had to see
His face, feel His hands

I would also have the same joy
To see Him up close, right next to me
Look into His eyes, serene and gentle
Oh, how happy I would be

I wanted to know what His face was like
Although I feel it was very beautiful
It inspired faith and also trust
And gave everyone endless joy

Seeing the engravings of the painted pictures
Of what they say is my Lord
My being does not accept what is on the canvas
Because the painter's inspiration is false

I do not believe, I do not believe in a defeated Christ
Full of bitterness, a face of pain
I believe in a Christ with a joyful face
I believe in a victorious Christ

One day I too will see Him face to face
And so I believe, through my faith

Oh, hallelujah!
I will see His face, I will see Jesus, as He is

I wanted to know what His face was like
Although I feel it was very beautiful
It inspired faith and also trust
And gave everyone endless joy

Ah, one day I will see Him too
I will see Him face to face
Yes, I will see Him face to face
And so I believe through my faith

Oh, hallelujah!
I will see His face, I will see Jesus, as He is
Oh, hallelujah!
I will see His face, I will see Jesus, as He is