I SHALL KNOW HIM

1.    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.

                    CHORUS

    I shall know Him, I shall Know Him,
    As redeem’d by His side I shall stand;
    I shall know Him, I shall Know Him,
    By the print of the nails in His hand.

2.    Oh, the soul-thrilling rapture when I view His blessed face,
    And the lustre of his kindly beaming eye;
    How my full heart will praise Him for the mercy, love and grace,
    That prepares for me a mansion in the sky.

3.    Oh, the dear once 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.

4.    Thro’ the gates to the city in a robe of dazzling white,
    He will lead me where no tears shall ever fall;
    In the glad song of ages I shall mingle with delight,
    How I long to meet my savior first of all.