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Text:When I See the King.
Author:A. H. Ackley
Tune:[When I behold the King]
Composer:Rev. A. H. Ackley

135. When I See the King.

1 When I behold the King
Clothed in glorious majesty,
I shall rejoice and sing.
Jesus died for me.

Chorus:
I shall be satisfied,
With Him they crucified,
Yes, I shall be satisfied,
When I see the King.

2 Crowned King of Calvary,
There He bore my sin and shame,
Conquering death for me,
“Wonderful!” His name. [Chorus]

3 Washed in my Savior’s blood,
I shall pure and spotless be,
Covered as with a flood,
By His love for me. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: When I behold the King
Title: When I See the King.
Author: A. H. Ackley
Refrain First Line: I shall be satisfied
Language: English
Publication Date: 1920
Topic: Assurance
Copyright: Homer A. Rodeheaver Owner. Copyright, 1910, by Rodeheaver-Ackley Co.
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [When I behold the King]
Composer: Rev. A. H. Ackley
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: Homer A. Rodeheaver Owner. Copyright, 1910, by Rodeheaver-Ackley Co.
Notes: Public Domain.



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