My Savior First of All

Representative Text

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,) I shall know Him,
And redeemed by His side I shall stand;
I shall know Him, (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 prepared 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]

Source: Baptist Hymnal 2008 #602

Author: Fanny Crosby

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Text Information

First Line: When my lifework is ended, and I cross the swelling tide
Title: My Savior First of All
Author: Fanny Crosby (1894)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I shall know Him, I shall know Him
Notes: Spanish translation: See Cuando al fin se terimine nuestra vida terrenal by George Paul Simmonds
Copyright: Public Domain

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #528
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  • Bulletin Score (melody only) (PDF)
The Cyber Hymnal #4453
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