Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#121

121. My Savior First of All

1 When my lifework 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.

Chorus:
I shall know Him, I shall know Him,
As redeem'd 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 blessed face,
And the lustre 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 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 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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Faith

Tune Information

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