African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#584

584. Just to Behold His Face

1 Not just to kneel with the angels,
And not to see loved ones who've gone;
And it's not just to drink at the fountain
That is under the great white throne;
Not for the crown that He'll give me
That I'm trying to run this race;
I know all that I'll want up in heaven
Is just to behold His face!

Refrain:
Oh, just to behold His face!
Just to behold His face, His face!
Oh, all that I'll want up in heaven
Is just to behold His face, behold His face!

2 Not just to join in the chorus,
And sing with those that are blest;
Nor to bathe my soul that is weary
In the sea of heavenly rest;
But I'll look for the One who has saved me
From a death of sin and disgrace;
I'll have joy when I get up in heaven,
Oh, just to behold His face! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Not just to kneel with the angels
• Title: Just to Behold His Face
• Author: Derrick Jackson
• Refrain First Line: Oh, just to behold His face!
• Meter: 8 8 10 8 D with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Revelation 22:3-4
• Topic: Everlasting Life; Family and Home; Jesus Christ: His Glory and Power

Tune Information

• Name: BEHOLD HIS FACE
• Composer: Derrick Jackson
• Arranger: Charlene Moore Cooper
• Meter: 8 8 10 8 D with refrain
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 2000 GIA Publications, Inc.