When my life-work is ended

- 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.
- I shall know Him, I shall know Him
- as 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 lustre of His kindly beaming eye;
- how my full heart will praise Him for the mercy, love, and grace
- that prepares me for a mansion in the sky.
- 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 Saviour first of all.
- Through the gates to the city in a robe of spotless white,
- He will lead me where no tears shall ever fall;
- in the glad song of ages I shall mingle with delight;
- but I long to meet my Saviour first of all.
Album: English Hymns, Artist: Francis Jane van Alstyne, Language: English, Viewed: 884 times