My Savior First of All
Eternal Redemption: A Journey Beyond the Swelling Tide
Lyrics
When my lifework is ended, and I cross the swelling tide,
Anticipation of the end of the speaker's life and crossing into the afterlife.
When the bright and glorious morning I shall see
Expectation of a bright and glorious morning in the afterlife.
I shall know my Redeemer when I reach the other side,
Confidence in recognizing the Redeemer upon reaching the afterlife.
And His smile will be the first to welcome me.
Anticipation of a welcoming smile from the Redeemer as the speaker arrives in the afterlife.
I shall know Him, I shall know Him,
Expression of certainty in recognizing the Redeemer.
And redeemed by His side I shall stand,
Expectation of standing redeemed by the Redeemer's side.
I shall know Him, I shall know Him,
Reiteration of the speaker's confidence in recognizing the Redeemer.
By the print of the nails in His hand.
Identification of the Redeemer by the marks of crucifixion in His hand.
Oh, the dear ones in glory, how they beckon me to come,
Mention of dear ones in glory inviting the speaker to join them in the afterlife.
And our parting at the river I recall
Recollection of parting at the river, possibly symbolizing a separation before entering the afterlife.
To the sweet vales of Eden they will sing my welcome home
Anticipation of a welcoming reception in the sweet vales of Eden upon reaching the afterlife.
But I long to meet my Savior first of all.
Expressed longing to meet the Savior above all others.
Through the gates to the city in a robe of spotless white,
Imagery of entering the gates of the heavenly city adorned in purity.
He will lead me where no tears will ever fall
Belief in being led to a place where sorrow and tears do not exist.
In the glad song of ages I will mingle with delight
Envisioning joyfully participating in the eternal song of ages.
But I long to meet my Savior first of all.
Reiteration of the strong desire to meet the Savior before anything else.
I shall know Him, I shall know Him,
Reiteration of the speaker's confidence in recognizing the Redeemer.
And redeemed by His side I shall stand,
Expectation of standing redeemed by the Redeemer's side.
I shall know Him, I shall know Him,
Reiteration of the speaker's confidence in recognizing the Redeemer.
By the print of the nails in His hand.
Identification of the Redeemer by the marks of crucifixion in His hand.
By the print of the nails in His hand.
Reiteration of the identification of the Redeemer by the marks of crucifixion in His hand.
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