Verse 1
Standing at the bedside of my father
Knowing that his life would soon be over
Holding calloused hands
Worn and weathered by their labor
But they won't have to work anymore
We stood and watched as pain racked his body
And questioned, how could he keep holdin' on
But his eyes opened wide, he saw a land of paradise
And his Savior said, "My child, welcome home!"
Chorus
When he saw Jesus, it took his breath away
For years he'd longed to see Him and finally did today
He saw loved ones who had gone before
Robed in white and saved by grace
But when his eyes met Jesus it took his breath away
Verse 2
For years he'd seen the beauty in the sunrise
And the brilliance of a rainbow-painted sky
He'd often stand and marvel at the splendor of creation
And a newborn baby always made him smile
Oh but when he looked across old chilly Jordan
And he saw the pearly gates of Beulah Land
Excitement filled his eyes; then he saw Jesus on the other side
Yeah, and that was more than his tired, old heart could stand
Chorus
When he saw Jesus, it took his breath away
For years he'd longed to see Him and finally did today
He saw loved ones who had gone before
Robed in white and saved by grace
But when his eyes met Jesus, it took his breath away
Tag
Yes when his eyes met Jesus, it took his breath away