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.
Great Day
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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When you're down and out
Lift up your head and shout
There's gonna be a great day
Angels in the sky
Promise that by and by
There's gonna be a great day
Gabriel will warn you
Some early morn you
Will hear his horn rootin', tootin'
It's not far away
Hold up your hands and say
There's gonna be a great day
great day
When skies were dark
Came Noah's ark
Amen
When lions roared
Came Daniel's lord
Amen
The Lord helps those who pray
And on judgment day
If you believe, he shall receive you
Amen
It's not far away
Hold up your hands and say
There's gonna be
We're promised there'll be
There's gonna be a great day
The song "Great Day" by Bill & Gloria Gaither is a hymn that celebrates the hope of a better future for believers. The lyrics proclaim the promise and assurance of a great day that is not far away, where there will be no more strife, pain, or sorrows. The song encourages believers to lift their heads up and shout in faith, because no matter how down and out they may feel, they have the hope of a great day to hold onto.
The song uses biblical references to remind us of how the Lord helped his people in the past and how he will do the same in the future. The reference to Gabriel's horn is a biblical allusion to the second coming of Christ, where Jesus will return with the sound of a trumpet to gather his chosen ones. The mention of Noah's ark and Daniel's experience in the lion's den serve as a reminder that the Lord protects and delivers his people from harm.
Line by Line Meaning
There's gonna be a great day
A day of divine intervention and goodness is forthcoming
When you're down and out Lift up your head and shout There's gonna be a great day
In moments of despair, look towards the future with hope for a better tomorrow
Angels in the sky Promise that by and by There's gonna be a great day
The celestial beings assure and guarantee that the great day will arrive soon
Gabriel will warn you Some early morn you Will hear his horn rootin', tootin'
The archangel Gabriel will alert the world with his trumpet announcing the arrival of the great day
It's not far away Hold up your hands and say There's gonna be a great day great day
The arrival of the great day is near; anticipate it with open arms and hopeful hearts
When skies were dark Came Noah's ark Amen When lions roared Came Daniel's lord Amen
Recalling tales from religious texts emphasizing that during times of darkness, divine intervention brought salvation
The Lord helps those who pray And on judgment day If you believe he shall receive you Amen
Emphasizing the importance of faith and prayer; those who believe are promised salvation on judgment day
We're promised there'll be There's gonna be a great day
Restating that the great day is an assured promise
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLY ROSE, EDWARD ELISCU, VINCENT YOUMANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@janacegrosbach4367
Love 💘 this group! Especially Tim Duncan!! Wow!
@samararomain4712
Actually when the sun comes out it's really gonna be a great day!!
@buckyboywv1
I am jewish but love this group and this style of gospel
@gailrupprecht9481
Heed Gabriel's call to you to repent and believe in your Messiah, Jesus. Oh read the book of John to learn how much your ignored Messiah loves you.
@TREBLEandGANGSTA
@@gailrupprecht9481 Your mocking tone isn't going to lead anyone to Christ. You think you're better than them? How do you know you wouldn't react the same if you were oppressed by the Romans and years of slavery. Yet you type from the comfort of an air conditioned building. If pride comes before a fall then you should never say you are above a sin but that you are blessed by God to be delivered from it. It's nothing you did. Luckily for you this guy probably will never see your loving message.
@sueannro
❤❤❤❤
@kathleendunk9435
❤❤
@christalstewart4222
Love it
@rustyskunks
Let the voice of love take you high.......... hold on
@gtmalalo
Beautiful ❤❤❤