{"id":1446,"date":"2010-09-24T06:00:19","date_gmt":"2010-09-24T13:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devonline.us\/dailyevotional\/?p=1446"},"modified":"2020-02-05T12:10:29","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T20:10:29","slug":"first-of-all-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/first-of-all-2\/","title":{"rendered":"FIRST OF ALL!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Job 42:4-5<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Listen, please, and let me speak; You said, \u2018I will question you, and you shall answer Me.\u2019 I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, But now my eye sees You.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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

After my career in the United States Air Force I worked for the Idaho Law Enforcement Planning Commission as Correction Specialist. One of our functions was to assist local counties in upgrading their jails. I was touring a jail in the northern part of the state. The Sheriff was escorting me on the inspection. The jail was so black that we could see nothing. When we emerged, the light almost hurt our eyes. It took a few minutes before we could see anything.<\/p>\n

I have often thought about those blind saints of God and what a joy they will experience when their eyes will be opened in glory to see sights that will be greater than anything they could even imagine. Fanny J. Crosby was blind and wrote a wonderful hymn about what she looked forward to seeing.<\/p>\n

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

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

Refrain:<\/em><\/strong> I 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 prepare for me a mansion in the sky.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Refrain:<\/em><\/strong> I 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><\/strong><\/p>\n

Refrain:<\/em><\/strong> I 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

Through the gates to 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><\/strong><\/p>\n

Refrain: <\/em><\/strong>I 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><\/strong>, this week’s inspirational video from GloryScapes™<\/em> Christian Music Hymns & Songs<\/a>, please go to: http:\/\/www.gloryscapes.com\/mysaviorfirstofall<\/a> in your browser or click on the image below.<\/p>\n

\"Watch<\/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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