Understanding Hymns for Everyday LifeSweetening Our Walk with Jesus Author: Gregory McCoy
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My Saviour First of All by Fanny Crosby
Episode 14
Thursday, 17 October, 2024
Life got you down? Look ahead to the best part of Heaven with the help of today’s hymn!Questions or Feedback: UnderstandingHymns@outlook.comTake the Survey! (No email needed!)Subscribe on Your Preferred PlatformSee Other Faith-Building ResourcesSupport: Pray, Review, Share!Song LyricsVerse 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.Verse 2: Oh, the soul-thrilling rapture when I view his blessed face, And the lustre of his kindly beaming eye; How my full heart shall praise him for the mercy, love, and grace, That prepares for me a mansion in the sky.Verse 3: Oh, the dear ones in glory, how they beckon me to come, And our parting at the river I recall; To the sweet vale’s of Eden they will sing my welcome home; But I long to meet my Saviour first of all.Verse 4: 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 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.Research ResourcesPsalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs by Melody Publications (#953)The Complete Book of Hymns by William and Ardythe Petersen (p449)101 Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck (p167)The Cyber Hymnal (accessed October 16, 2024)