My Saviour First of All                         46

                        FANNY J. CROSBY; JOHN R. SWENEY  

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.          

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.       

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 Saviour first of all.

4. [...]
   But I long to meet my Saviour 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 hands.  

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