My Savior First of All

When my life work 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.

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.

Oh, the soul thrilling rapture when I view His blessèd 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.

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.

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.

—Fanny Crosby

Other hymns, worship songs, sermons etc. posted today:

• Holy, Holy, Holy at By Grace Alone
• Fight the Good Fight at Graces Daily
• Forever Reign at Gospel Grace
• His Words Are True at The Happy Wonderer
• Lifting Up Our Hearts - 15 at The Upward Call
• Christ’s Resurrection at Tried With Fire
• Lord’s Day 5, 2014 at The Thirsty Theologian
• Your Weekly Dose of Spurgeon at Pyromaniacs: Mystical union
• Sunday Psalm: The Treasury of David - Psalm 11:4 at Theology for Girls

Have you posted a hymn (or sermon, sermon notes, prayer, etc.) today and I missed it? Let me know by leaving a link in the comments or by contacting me using the contact form linked above, and I’ll add your post to the list.

Comments

[Merry T.]

How I love this hymn! I believe that it is one of Fanny Crosby's best. It is beautifully executed by this professional choir that is featured, but nothing compares with hearing it sung by a local congregation. Thank You for posting the Sunday hymns.