Music by Richard Redhead, words by Robert Murray McCheyne
When this passing world is done,
When has sunk the glaring sun,
When I stand with Christ on high,
Looking o'er life's history:
Then, Lord, shall I fully know--
Not till then-- how much I owe.
When I stand before the throne,
Dressed in beauty not my own,
When I see You as You are,
Love You with unsinning heart,
Then, Lord, shall I fully know--
Not till then-- how much I owe.
When the praise of heaven I hear,
Loud as thunder to the ear,
Loud as many waters' noise,
Sweet as harp's melodious voice:
Then, Lord, shall I fully know--
Not till then-- how much I owe.
Chosen not for good in me,
Wakened up from wrath to flee,
Hidden in the Savior's side,
By the Spirit sanctified:
Teach me, Lord, on earth to show--
By my love-- how much I owe.