We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight by Henry Alford HERMANN—Nikolaus Herman We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight 1 We walk by faith, and not by sight; 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 hand 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,