Favorite Hymns of Praise ‎#256

256. 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,
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 blessed 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. (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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1967
• Topic: Christ: Character; Christ: Savior; Praise: of Christ

Tune Information

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