{"id":1205,"date":"2010-05-07T06:00:14","date_gmt":"2010-05-07T13:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devonline.us\/dailyevotional\/?p=1205"},"modified":"2020-02-05T12:10:24","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T20:10:24","slug":"first-of-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/first-of-all\/","title":{"rendered":"FIRST OF ALL!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Titus 2:13<\/strong><\/p>\n

“We wait for the blessed hope\u2014the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Watch<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

“<\/em><\/strong>My Savior First of All!<\/em><\/strong><\/a>“<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

When my life work is ended,
\nand I cross the swelling tide,
\nWhen the bright and glorious morning I shall see
\nI shall know my Redeemer when I reach the other side,
\nAnd His smile will be the first to welcome me.<\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain: <\/strong>
\nI shall know Him, I shall know Him,
\nAnd redeemed by His side, I shall stand
\nI shall know Him, I shall know Him,
\nBy the print of the nails in His hand. <\/em><\/p>\n

Oh, the soul thrilling rapture
\nwhen I view His blessed face
\nAnd the luster of His kindly beaming eye;
\nHow my full heart will praise Him
\nfor the mercy, love, and grace
\nThat prepared for me a mansion in the sky.<\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain: <\/strong>
\nI shall know Him, I shall know Him,
\nAnd redeemed by His side, I shall stand
\nI shall know Him, I shall know Him,
\nBy the print of the nails in His hand. <\/em><\/p>\n

Oh, the dear ones in glory,
\nhow they beckon me to come,
\nAnd our parting at the river I recall;
\nTo the sweet vales of Eden
\nthey will sing my welcome home,
\nBut I long to meet my Savior first of all.<\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain: <\/strong>
\nI shall know Him, I shall know Him,
\nAnd redeemed by His side, I shall stand
\nI shall know Him, I shall know Him,
\nBy the print of the nails in His hand. <\/em><\/p>\n

Thro’ the gates of the city
\nin a robe of spotless white,
\nHe will lead me where no tears will ever fall;
\nIn the glad song of ages
\nI shall mingle with delight,
\nBut I long to meet my Savior first of all.<\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain: <\/strong>
\nI shall know Him, I shall know Him,
\nAnd redeemed by His side, I shall stand
\nI shall know Him, I shall know Him,
\nBy the print of the nails in His hand. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

To access My Savior First of All<\/em>, this week’s inspirational video from GloryScapes.com<\/a>, please go to: http:\/\/www.gloryscapes.com\/mysaviorfirstofall<\/a> in your browser or click on the image below.<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/a>\"Watch<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!<\/p>\n

– – – Pastor Cecil<\/p>\n

360-570-0074
\nPastorCecil@Daily-E-Votional.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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