I SHALL KNOW HIM (MY SAVIOR FIRST OF ALL)


When my (G)life work is (G+)ended, 
and I (C/G)cross the swelling (G)tide,
When the (Em)bright and glorious (A7)morning I shall (D7)see;
(G)I shall (G)know my Redeemer when I (C)reach the other side,
(C#dim7)And His (G)smile will be the (D7)first to welcome (G)me.

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I shall (D7)know Him, I shall (G)know Him,
(C/D)And (D7)re(G)deemed by His (D7)side I (C#dim/E)shall (D)stand,
(G)I (D7)shall (G/B)know (G7)Him, I shall (C)know (Am7)Him,
(C#dim7)By the (G/D)print of the (D7)nails in His (G)hand.

Oh, the soul thrilling rapture when I view His blessèd 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.
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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 Savior first of all.
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