Sammy's Hymn

Just wanted to share with you the hymn my uncle chose for me to read at his funeral - its amazing!!And speaks volumes!

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 luster 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 Savious first of all.

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.