Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Amy Elizabeth Wheeler Lyrics
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Coming forth to carry me home(2×)
I looked over Jordan,
And What did I see Coming forth to carry me home?
A band of Angels Coming after me, Coming forth to carry me Home
Swing low, Sweet Chariot
End.
The lyrics of Amy Elizabeth Wheeler's song Swing Low Sweet Chariot depict the biblical story of Prophet Elijah ascending to heaven on a chariot of fire. It is a song that represents hope, liberation and salvation. The singer expresses her longing for freedom from the physical, emotional and spiritual burdens of life. She imagines a miraculous chariot that would come to transport her to a place of peace and joy. The repetition of the phrase "Coming forth to carry me home" reinforces the message of salvation as an imminent reality for the singer.
The second verse of the song introduces the image of Jordan, a metaphorical reference to the River Jordan in Israel that the Israelites crossed over from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the promised land. The singer sees a band of angels coming after her, representing God's divine intervention in her life. The chorus is repeated again, indicating the singer's belief that her salvation is certain and that the chariot is on its way to her deliverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Swing low, Sweet Chariot
Oh please, beautiful chariot, come down to take me to my heavenly home.
Coming forth to carry me home(2x)
I'm waiting for your arrival, ready to leave this earth behind and join the afterlife.
I looked over Jordan,
As I gazed across the river Jordan,
And What did I see Coming forth to carry me home?
I saw a glorious sight, a group of angels sent to escort me to my final destination.
A band of Angels Coming after me,
A procession of angels were approaching me,
Coming forth to carry me Home
Ready and willing to take me to my eternal resting place.
Writer(s): Traditional (writer Unknown), Ben Miller
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