Scripture Verse

Now we see but a poor reflection…then we shall see face to face. 1 Corinthians 13:12

Introduction

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Ada R. Habershon (1861–1918)

Words: Ada R. Ha­ber­shon, 1916.

Music: Da­ni­el B. Tow­ner (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Daniel B. Towner (1850–1919)

Lyrics

If sing­ing His prais­es
Is sweet to us here,
What will it be when we see Him?
And if to our hearts His
Own Word grows more dear,
What will it be when we see Him?

Refrain

What will it be when we see Him?
What will it be when we see Him?
We shall in an in­stant
Be whol­ly trans­formed,
We’ll know what He is
When we see Him.

How blest are the mo­ments
With Him which we spend,
What will it be when we see Him?
When per­fect com­mun­ion
All tho’t will tran­scend,
What will it be when we see Him?

Refrain

If we up­on earth are
Amazed at His grace,
What will it be when we see Him?
If here, tho’ but dim­ly,
His beau­ty we trace,
What will it be when we see Him?

Refrain

Our heart burns with­in us
When His voice is heard,
What will it be when we see Him?
And love to Him­self in
Each bo­som is stirred,
What will it be when we see Him?

Refrain