When my life's work is ended And I cross the swelling tide When the bright and glorious morn I see I will know my redeemer when I reach the other side For He wil be the first to welcome me I will know Him I will know Him I will know Him I will know Him I will know Him I will know Him I will know Him I will know Him Oh the dear ones in glory, how they beckon me to come Our parting at the river I recall To the sweet vales of Eden They will sing my welcome home But I love to meet my saviour first of all (I will know Him) (I will know Him) (I will know Him) I will stand by his side (I will know Him) (I will know Him) (I will know Him) (I will know Him) When I cross that old tide (I will know Him) Through the gates of the city In a robe of spotless white He will lead me where no tears will fall (I will know Him) (I will know Him) (I will know Him) I will stand by his side (I will know Him) (I will know Him) (I will know Him) (I will know Him) In a robe of pure white (I will know Him) (I will know Him) (I will know Him) (I will know Him) By the spear in His side (I will know Him)