The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4453

4453. My Savior First of All

1. When my life work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide,
When the bright and glorious morning I shall see;
I shall know my Redeemer when I reach the other side,
And His smile will be the first to welcome me.

Refrain
I shall know Him, I shall know Him,
And redeemed by His side I shall stand,
I shall know Him, I shall know Him,
By the print of the nails in His hand.

2. Oh, the soul thrilling rapture when I view His blessèd face,
And the luster of His kindly beaming eye;
How my full heart will praise Him for the mercy, love and grace,
That prepare for me a mansion in the sky. [Refrain]

3. Oh, the dear ones in glory, how they beckon me to come,
And our parting at the river I recall;
To the sweet vales of Eden they will sing my welcome home;
But I long to meet my Savior first of all. [Refrain]

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

Text Information

• First Line: When my life work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide
• Title: My Savior First of All
• Author: Frances Jane (Fanny) Crosby (1891)
• Refrain First Line: I shall know Him, I shall know Him
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [When my life work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide]
• Composer: John Robson Sweney
• Incipit: 12333 33213 11655
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain