hymnal 240
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.
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.
2. O 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.
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.
3. O 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.
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.
4. Thru 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.
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.