Life got you down? Look ahead to the best part of Heaven with the help of today’s hymn!Questions or Feedback: [email protected] 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)

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