I Shall Know Him
- Words:
- Fanny J. Crosby
- Music:
- John R. Sweney
Sheet music
- 1When 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.I shall know Him, (I shall know Him,)I shall know Him,And redeemed by His side I shall stand;I shall know Him, (I shall know Him,)I shall know HimBy the print of the nails in His hand.
- 2Oh, the soul-thrilling rapture when I view His blessed 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.I shall know Him, (I shall know Him,)I shall know Him,And redeemed by His side I shall stand;I shall know Him, (I shall know Him,)I shall know HimBy the print of the nails in His hand.
- 3Thru 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 agesI shall mingle with delight:But I long to meet my Savior first of all.I shall know Him, (I shall know Him,)I shall know Him,And redeemed by His side I shall stand;I shall know Him, (I shall know Him,)I shall know HimBy the print of the nails in His hand.
In the hymnals
- Written in 1891, the words are in 288 hymnals indexed by Hymnary.org. Their history →
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