[Verse 1] It was he who went away to heaven To prepare a home for you and me It was he who gave his life on calvary That those pearly gates we might see [Chorus] And the first word in heaven is he He's got son (he's got son ) he's name is Jesus He more precious than all the world to me And the first word in heaven is he [Verse 2] It was he who left the throne in glory Came to earth to die and set us free It is he who's seated by the father Making plans for our eternity [Chorus] And the first word in heaven is he He's got son (he's got son ) he's name is Jesus He more precious than all the world to me And the first word in heaven is he He more precious than all the world to me And the first word in heaven is he