In a Little While
Amy Grant Lyrics
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Wish the officer had known
What a day today has been.
Then I stumbled through the door
Dropping junk mail on the floor
When will this day end?
But then your letter caught my eye
'cause you know me very well
And I bet you wrote me
Just to tell me
In a little while,
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him
We'll be home in just a little while
Boy, that letter hit the spot
Made me think of all I've got
And all that waits for me.
Guess I've known it all day long
Wonder where my thoughts went wrong
When will my heart believe?
Waking half way through the night
Reaching toward the lamp for light
Picking up the word I find
Here's another letter
To remind me.
In a little while
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him
We'll be home in just a little while
Days like these are just a test of our will
Will we walk or will we fall?
Well, I can almost see the top of the hill
And I believe it's worth it all
In a little while
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while,
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him
We'll be home in just a little while
In a little while
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him
We'll be home in just a little
In a little while
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while,
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him;
We'll be home in just a little
In a little while
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while,
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him
We'll be home in just a little
In a little while,
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
The song "In A Little While" by Amy Grant tackles the theme of faith and hope in the face of trials and challenges. The lyrics describe a person who had a bad day and feels exhausted and overwhelmed, but then receives a letter that reminds them of the hope and joy that come from believing in God. The letter tells them that in a little while, they will be with the father, and they will be home forever. This message brings comfort and strength to the person, and they are able to see the challenges they face as a test of their will, rather than an insurmountable obstacle.
The repetition of the lyrics "In a little while, we'll be with the father" emphasizes the hope and anticipation of being united with God in the afterlife. The use of the phrase "just here to learn to love him" suggests that the purpose of life is to learn to love God and others, and that this learning takes place through the challenges and struggles that we face on earth. The imagery of a smile on the face of the father suggests that this love is reciprocated, and that God is eagerly waiting for his children to come home.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a ticket coming home,
I received a ticket while coming home, and I wish the officer knew what kind of day I had.
Wish the officer had known
What a day today has been.
I wish the officer who gave me the ticket knew what kind of day I had.
Then I stumbled through the door
Dropping junk mail on the floor
When will this day end?
After entering the door, I dropped the junk mail and was curious when this day is going to end.
But then your letter caught my eye
Brought the hope in me to life
'cause you know me very well
And I bet you wrote me
Just to tell me
Your letter caught my attention, and it gave me hope, as you know me so well, I believe you wrote to me just to remind me.
In a little while,
We'll be with the father
Can't you see him smile? (oh)
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love him
We'll be home in just a little while
Soon we will be with the father, and he will be delighted to see us. After that, we will be home forever. We are here just to learn how to love him, and we will be back home soon.
Boy, that letter hit the spot
Made me think of all I've got
And all that waits for me.
Guess I've known it all day long
Wonder where my thoughts went wrong
When will my heart believe?
That letter came at the right time, and it made me appreciate all the things that I have and all that awaits me. I have known it all day long, but I wonder why my thoughts have been. When will I start believing it from the heart?
Waking halfway through the night
Reaching toward the lamp for light
Picking up the word I find
Here's another letter
To remind me.
In the middle of the night, I got up, reached for the lamp to read, and found another letter that reminded me of valuable things.
Days like these are just a test of our will
Will we walk or will we fall?
Well, I can almost see the top of the hill
And I believe it's worth it all
Days like these test our determination, and we need to decide whether to move forward or give up. Although I can sense the top of the hill, I think it's worth enduring the struggle.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: AMY GRANT, AMY GRANT GILL, BROWN BANNISTER, ELLIOTT B. BANNISTER, GARY CHAPMAN, GARY W CHAPMAN, JOHN SHANE KEISTER
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Daniel II Dulatre
"In A Little While"
Got a ticket coming home
Wish the officer had known
What a day today has been
Then I stumbled through the door
Dropping junk mail on the floor
When will this day end
But then your letter caught my eye
Brought the hope in me to life
Cause you know me very well
And I bet you wrote me just to tell me
[Chorus:]
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
we're just here
To learn to love Him
We'll be home
In just a little while
Boy, that letter hit the spot
Made me think of all I've got
And all that waits for me
Guess I've known it all day long
Wonder where my thoughts went wrong
When will my heart believe
Wakin' half-way through the night
Reachin' toward the lamp for light
Pickin' up the Word I find
Here's another letter to remind me
[Chorus]
Days like these are just a test of our will
Will we walk or will we fall?
Well, I can almost see the top of the hill
And I believe it's worth it all
J.R.P.
Got a ticket coming home
Wish the officer had known
What a day today has been
Then I stumbled thru the door
Dropping junk-mail on the floor
When will this day end
But then your letter caught my eye
Brought the hope in me to life
Cause you know me very well
And I bet you wrote me just to tell me
Chorus:
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love Him
We'll be home
In just a little while
Boy, that letter hit the spot
Made me think of all I've got
And all that waits for me
Guess I've known it all day long
Wonder where my thoughts went wrong
When will my heart believe
Wakin' half-way thru the night
Reachin' toward the lamp for light
Pickin' up the Word I find
Here's another letter to remind me
Chorus:
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love Him
We'll be home
I just a little while
Break:
Days like these are just a test of our will
Will we walk or will we fall
Well, I can almost see the top of the hill
And I believe it's worth it all
Chorus:
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a little while
We're just here to learn to love Him
We'll be home
In just a little while
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love Him
We'll be home
In just a little.....
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love Him
We'll be home
In just a little.....
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little while
We'll be home forever
In a while
We're just here to learn to love Him
We'll be home
In just a little.....
In a little while
We'll be with the Father
Can't you see Him smile
In a little...........(fade)
themommyjen1
This song brings me back to my terrible childhood when all I had to hold on to was my bible and my Amy Grant Age to Age cassette tape. It got me through alot and I am so grateful that you put it on here for me to enjoy again. God Bless You!
Nancy King
I used to listen to Amy Grant 40 years ago, as a new born again believer, this song kept coming back in my head, so it is nice to revisit this. This song gave me chills, and is a great reminder that we will be with the Father in a little while. Peace
jebeanz
This was my mother's last song she heard before she passed @ 10:59 pm August 2, 2016. I was bedside next to her on that moment. I'm her one of two daughters. She raised us with great faith in believing in Jesus. I played this song to her as she passed and called my sister who's out of state, so she could be a part of the last moments. I'll never be complete.
Basic to Blessed
Wow! What a blessing for your Mom to pass peacefully, listening to such beautiful music. My Mom passed on September 15, 2016. She passed with a trauma team trying to save her life. Everytime she would begin to breath on her own, they would stop, and she would stop breathing again. After about the 5th time we let her go. My sister and I were together.
Nathan Moore
God bless you and your family
Lianne Faulkner
wow your mum soubds amazing xx bet you miss her xx
Robert Nguyen
God bless you, sister. Thank you for sharing. God is good.
Samuel Edide
jebeanz God grace and comfort will always be sufficient for you dear.
Maureen Hannon
This song is so beautiful, and when I'm having one of "those days", it helps me to remember that, soon, all this world's mess will be over and we'll be with Him Forever.
Valentino Estrada
Maureen Hannon Amen