Gloria Gaither (b. March 4, 1942) is a songwriter for gospel music, along with her husband, Bill Gaither. She also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music.
Go Rest High On That Mountain
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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On earth was troubled
And only you could know the pain.
You weren't afraid to face the devil,
You were no stranger to the rain.
Go rest high on that mountain
Son,your work on earth is done.
Love for the Father and the Son.
Oh,how we cried the day you left us
We gathered round your grave to grieve.
I wish I could see the angels faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing.
Go rest high on that mountain
Son,your work on earth is done.
Go to heaven a-shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son.
The lyrics of "Move That Mountain" by Bill & Gloria Gaither And Their Homecoming Friends revolve around the theme of loss, but with an undertone of hope and faith. The song is a tribute to someone who has passed away, and the first stanza acknowledges their struggles and pain in life. The person was strong to face their troubles and never afraid of the devil's influence, but they were not strangers to the hardships they faced. The second stanza reflects on the person's departure, and how much their loved ones miss them. The lines "Oh, how we cried the day you left us" and "We gathered round your grave to grieve" reflect the sorrow and grief of the people who knew the deceased. However, the song offers a message of hope, reminding us that the person's work on earth is done and that they can now rest in peace, free from their transgressions or pains of life. The final lines in both stanzas, "Go rest high on that mountain/ Son, your work on earth is done/ Go to heaven a-shoutin' Love for the Father and the Son," suggests that one's life serves a higher purpose, and when we leave this earth, we leave with love in our hearts.
Overall, the lyrics of "Move That Mountain" are a poignant reminder of loss and the bittersweet emotions that come with it. It talks about how one can only find peace through death, which represents an end to all the suffering that life brings. But it also offers assurance that those who leave us have gone to a better place, and their love continues to live on. The song plays around with themes of faith, hope, and comfort, and it does so in an elegant and touching manner.
Line by Line Meaning
I know your life
I am aware of your struggles and hardships in your life.
On earth was troubled
Your life on this earth was filled with hardships and difficulties.
And only you could know the pain.
No one else could truly understand the pain and hardships that you faced.
You weren't afraid to face the devil,
You were brave and courageous in the face of challenges and adversity.
You were no stranger to the rain.
You were accustomed to facing difficult and challenging times in your life.
Go rest high on that mountain
You have completed your work on earth, and it is time for you to rest in peace.
Son, your work on earth is done.
Your time on this earth has come to an end, and you have accomplished all that you were meant to do.
Go to heaven a-shoutin'
You can go to heaven with joy and happiness in your heart.
Love for the Father and the Son.
Your love for God and Jesus is evident in your life, and it will continue on in heaven.
Oh, how we cried the day you left us
The day you left us was a day of great sadness, and we were overcome with grief.
We gathered round your grave to grieve.
We came together to mourn your passing and pay our respects.
I wish I could see the angels faces
I can only imagine the joy that your voice must bring to the angels in heaven.
When they hear your sweet voice sing.
Your voice was so beautiful and amazing, and it will be missed by all who knew you.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Vincent Grant Gill
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I know your life
On earth was troubled
And only you could know the pain.
You weren't afraid to face the devil,
You were no stranger to the rain.
Go rest high on that mountain
Son,your work on earth is done.
Go to heaven a-shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son.
Oh,how we cried the day you left us
We gathered round your grave to grieve.
I wish I could see the angels faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing.
Go rest high on that mountain
Son,your work on earth is done.
Go to heaven a-shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son.
Prophetess Rosie M. Bruner-Finley
I love this song, Cynthia Clawson has such an anointed voice! The background vocals are anointed voices blended as one. May God blessings continue to follow Bill and Gloria Gaither ministry. Thank you Bill Gaither for introducing me to other Christian Artists whom I've come to love and embrace their gifts and talents as well.
Prophetess Rosie M. Finley 2/8/2016
Alex Giesbrecht
Beautiful day 🥰 soon praise Gog
cynda brooks
Didn’t think this song could get any better! Cynthia, you just proved that it could. God bless.
Patricia Wright
When I get to Heaven I want to see Jesus and Kevin Williams
jab353
Wow! The Lord really anointed these Sisters with something special! How blessed we are by their singing! From 3:35 to 3:40 I thought I was already in Heaven! Sweet sweet sound!
Ruby Vaughn
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Curly And Curvy
Simply beautiful, worshipful and lovely. Thank you for sharing this.
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harleycharley
Cynthia Clawson has touched my heart many times...What a blessing...that eternal day we will sing praises to our Father, His Son and His Spirit!