When my life's work is ended and I cross the swelling tide
When the bright and glorious morning I shall see
I shall know my redeem when I reach the other side
His smile will be the first to welcome me
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 heart will praise him for his mercy and his grace
That prepared for me a mansion in the sky
Through the gates of 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 will mingle with delight
But I long to see my saviour first of all
