Baptist Hymnal 2008 ‎#602

602. 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,) I shall know Him,
And redeemed by His side I shall stand;
I shall know Him, (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 luster of His kindly beaming eye;
How my full heart will praise Him for the mercy, love and grace
That prepared 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 Savior first of all. [Chorus]

4 Thro' 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. [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
• Meter: 14.11.14.11. with Chorus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Topic: Eternal Life, Heaven; Jesus, Savior

Tune Information

• Name: I SHALL KNOW HIM
• Composer: John R. Sweney
• Meter: 14.11.14.11. with Chorus
• Key: G Major