Hi juujumama,
What a blessing to have a recording of your grandfather singing this
The Speer Family released their rendition on several albums over the years I think first in 1958
Here is one of the recordings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QCA2GY5YaA
I WANT TO SEE JESUS FIRST OF ALL
Though I may be a pauper and may dress in rags
While traveling this rocky old road
But to see my Saviour will be well worth it all
When we meet in that city of woe
Chorus
When I'll put on my robe of sparkling white
And a crown of diamonds and gold
I'll meet all my loved ones and friends I've known
But I want to see Jesus first of all
When my ship comes to anchor on Jordan's great banks
And I step on God’s golden shore
I'll shake hands with the saints gone before
But I want to see Jesus first of all