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My Savior First of All
Words by Fanny J. Crosby
Music by 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.
Chorus
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.
Chorus
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.
Chorus
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.
Chorus
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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