When the Saints Go Marching in
103rd Street Gospel Choir Lyrics
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Oh, when the saints go marching in
Dear Lord, I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the sun refuse to shine
Oh, when the sun refuse to shine
Dear Lord I want to be in that number
Oh when they crown Him Lord of All
Oh when they crown Him Lord of All
Dear Lord, I want to be in that number
When they crown Him Lord of All
Oh, when they gather 'round the throne
Oh, when they gather 'round the throne
Dear Lord, I want to be in that number
When they gather 'round the throne
The 103rd Street Gospel Choir's rendition of "When The Saints Go Marching In" speaks to the desire for eternal life and the hope for salvation. The song is an old African-American spiritual that originated in the Southern United States, and has since become a classic hymn that is known and loved by many people around the world. The first verse and chorus of the song express a deep desire to be among the saints who will march into heaven when the end of the world comes. The lyrics are filled with hope, joy, and anticipation for the day when all will be made right.
The second verse speaks to the idea that even when the world is dark and the future seems uncertain, the hope for salvation remains steadfast. Even if the sun refuses to shine, the desire to be counted among the saved remains strong. The third verse looks forward to the day when Jesus Christ will be crowned as Lord of all, and encourages the listener to desire to be among those who will be gathered in His presence. The final verse speaks to the hope of being counted among those who will gather around the throne of God in heaven. Overall, the song serves as an affirmation of faith and a testimony to the power of hope and the promise of eternal life.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, when the saints go marching in
I aspire to join the number of saints when they march in, dear Lord
Dear Lord, I want to be in that number
Dear Lord, please include me among the number of saints
When the saints go marching in
When the saints march in, I want to be among them
Oh, when the sun refuse to shine
When the sun stops shining altogether
When the sun refuse to shine
I still want to be in the number of the saints
Oh when they crown Him Lord of All
When they give Him the honour of crowning Him Lord of All
When they crown Him Lord of All
In that moment, I want to be part of that number of saints
Oh, when they gather 'round the throne
When they gather around the throne
When they gather 'round the throne
In that moment, I want to be one of the saints gathered around the throne
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