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 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 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.