Christ in Song ‎#849

849. My Savior First of All

1. When my lifework is ended, and I cross the swelling tide,
When "this mortal puts on immortality;"
I shall know my Redeemer when I reach the other side,
And his smile will be the first to welcome me.

Chorus:
I shall know him, I shall know him
As redeemed by his side I shall stand,
I shall know him, I shall know him
By the prints of the nails in his hands.

2. O, the soul thrilling rapture when I view his blessed face,
And the luster of his kindly beaming eye;
How my full heart will praise him for the mercy, love, and grace,
That prepares for me a mansion in the sky. [Chorus]

3. O, the dear ones departed! How the tender mem'ries come,
As the farewell at the river I recall;
In the sweet vales of Eden we shall meet no more to roam,
But I long to see my Saviour first of all. [Chorus]

4. Thro' the gates to the city, in a robe of spotless white,
He will lead me where no tears shall ever fall;
In the glad song of ages I shall mingle with delight;
But I long to meet my Saviour first of all [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: When my life work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide
• Title: My Savior First of All
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: I shall know him, I shall know him
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Home Eternal: Meeting in Heaven; Special Occasions: Funeral Hymns; Special Selections: Solos

Tune Information

• Name: [When my life work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide]
• Composer: John R. Sweney
• Key: A♭ Major