Life got you down? Look ahead to the best part of Heaven with the help of today’s hymn!

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Verse 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.

Psalms 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)

A higher view of Jesus that allows us to appreciate Him more is served up by this great song! Tune in to be encouraged!!

P.S. Sorry that there’s no background music in this episode. I’m in the middle of making major changes to my workflow and haven’t found the music source that I’m looking for just yet.

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Hallelujah! what a Savior! Hallelujah! what a Friend! Saving, helping, keeping, loving, He is with me to the end.

Jesus! what a Friend for sinners! Jesus! Lover of my soul; Friends may fail me, foes assail me; He, my Savior, makes me whole.

Jesus! what a Strength in weakness! Let me hide myself in Him; Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing, He, my Strength, my vict'ry wins.

Jesus! what a Help in sorrow! While the billows o'er me roll, Even when my heart is breaking, He, my Comfort, helps my soul.

Jesus! what a Guide and Keeper! While the tempest still is high, Storms about me, night o'ertakes me, He, my Pilot, hears my cry.

Jesus! I do now receive Him, more than all in Him I find; He hath granted me forgiveness; I am His, and He is mine!

Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs by Melody Publications (#54)

Then Sings My Soul vol 1 by Robert J. Morgan (p269)

101 More Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck (p73)

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