Mahalia Jackson
Just to Behold His Face
[Intro]
(Just to behold His face)

[Verse 1]
Not just to kneel with the angels
Nor to see loved ones who've gone
Not just to drink, Lord, at the fountain
Under the great white throne
Not for the crown, Lord, that you'll give me
Oh, that I'm trying, that I'm trying to run this race
Oh, but all I want, Lord, up in heaven, one day, Lord
Is just to behold His face (Behold His face)

[Chorus]
Just to behold His face (His face)
Just to behold His face (His face)
Yeah, all that I want, Lord, up in heaven, one day, Lord
Is just to behold His face (Behold His face)

[Verse 2]
Yes, I wanna see Jesus
Who bore my cross in His stead
Yes, who willingly suffered, Lord, affliction
With a crown of thorns on His head
Precious Fount that was opened, Lord, on Calv'ry
Oh, for me what amaze-amazing Grace
Yes, what a joy will be mine, Lord, forever
Oh, yes, Lordy, when I shall behold His face (Behold His face)
[Chorus]
Yes, just to behold His face (His face)
Lord, it's just to behold my God's face, oh yeah (His face)
Oh, all that I want up in heaven, one day, Lord
Is just to behold your face