Scripture Verse

I will behold Thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with Thy likeness. Psalm 17:15

Introduction

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J. Lincoln Hall (1866–1930)

Words: Min­nie Diet­rich, 1905.

Music: J. Lin­coln Hall (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Diet­rich (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Some day, when all my heart­aches cease,
And I shall rest in per­fect peace;
Where pain and care can­not an­noy,
Then sweet­est plea­sures I’ll en­joy.

Refrain

And I’ll be sa­tis­fied, yes, I’ll be sa­tis­fied,
When I shall stand re­deemed by grace;
And I’ll be sa­tis­fied, yes, I’ll be sa­tis­fied,
When I shall see Him face to face.

Some day, these wea­ry eyes will close,
And I shall sink to sweet re­pose;
Then I shall wake in glad sur­prise,
And in my Sav­ior’s im­age rise.

Refrain

Some day, when bur­dens are laid down,
And I re­ceive the vi­ctor’s crown;
I shall be free from ev­ery fear,
And God will wipe away each tear.

Refrain

Some day, when on my list­en­ing ear,
Shall fall the song of heav’n­ly cheer;
When I shall tread the gold­en street,
And there my pre­cious loved ones greet.

Refrain