Hymn # 72 MY SAVIOR FIRST OF ALL
Words: Fanny J. Crosby Music: John R. Sweney
Psalm 17:15 “As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.”
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. Refrain I shall know (I shall know Him) Him, I shall know Him, And redeemed by His side I shall stand; I shall know (I shall know Him) Him, I shall know Him, By the prints of the nails in His hand. 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. Refrain I shall know (I shall know Him) Him, I shall know Him, And redeemed by His side I shall stand; I shall know (I shall know Him) Him, I shall know Him, By the prints of the nails in His hand. 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. Refrain I shall know (I shall know Him) Him, I shall know Him, And redeemed by His side I shall stand; I shall know (I shall know Him) Him, I shall know Him, By the prints of the nails in His hand. Through 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. Refrain I shall know (I shall know Him) Him, I shall know Him, And redeemed by His side I shall stand; I shall know (I shall know Him) Him, I shall know Him, By the prints of the nails in His hand.
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