Titus 2:13
“We wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
This week’s hymn is another written by the blind hymn writer, Fanny J. Crosby. She was one of the most remarkable women, be it blind or sighted. Her love of her Lord was evident in the thousands of poems and hymns she wrote.
Imagine the anticipation of any blind saint of God to be able to see things in glory that have been hidden from their eyes in this life. Fanny commented that it would be wonderful to see her family and friends, but she longed to see her Jesus most of all.
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 blessed face
And the luster of His kindly beaming eye;
How my full heart will praise Him
for the mercy, love, and grace
That prepared for me a mansion in the sky.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 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:
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.Thro’ the gates of 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.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.
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Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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