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 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.
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.
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.
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