| 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.
 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.
 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.
 Refrain Oh, 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 Savior first of all.
 Refrain 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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