Face to Face with Christ My Savior

By Carrie Ellis Breck

Lyrics

1. Face to face with Christ, my Savior,
Face to face- what will it be
When with rapture I behold him,
Jesus Christ who died for me?

Refrain:
Face to face I shall behold him,
Far beyond the starry sky;
Face to face in all his glory,
I shall see him by and by.

2. Only faintly now I see him
With the darkened veil between,
But a blessed day is coming
When his glory shall be seen.

3. What rejoicing in his presence,
When are banished grief and pain;
When the crooked ways are straightened
And the dark things shall be plain.

4. Face to face- oh, blissful moment!
Face to face- to see and know;
Face to face with my Redeemer,
Jesus Christ who loves me so.

Bible Reference

1 Corinthians 13:12

About This Hymn

"Face to Face with Christ My Savior" is a beloved gospel hymn written by Carrie E. Breck in 1898. Breck, an American hymn writer and poet, composed this hymn to express the deep longing and blessed anticipation of seeing Jesus Christ personally at the resurrection and in eternity. The text beautifully captures the contrast between the imperfect knowledge of Christ in this life and the complete understanding and joy believers will experience when they see Him face to face, as stated in 1 Corinthians 13:12.

The hymn’s lyrics reflect a confident hope in the Christian promise of eternal life, portraying the moment of reunion with the Savior as the ultimate fulfillment of faith and devotion. The imagery is tender and hopeful, focusing on the joy, peace, and perfect love found in the presence of Christ.

This hymn is often sung to the tune Benediction by William J. Kirkpatrick, whose gentle and uplifting melody enhances the message of comfort and victory over death. It remains a popular choice in funeral services, memorial gatherings, and times of personal reflection, offering encouragement to believers facing life’s trials with the assurance of eternal communion with Jesus.