Hymn 210 - My Saviour First of All

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.

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.

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 Saviour first of all.

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 Saviour first of all.

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.