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.
I'll Have a New Life
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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When all the dead in Christ shall rise
I′ll have a new body
Praise the Lord, I'll have a new life
Sewed in weakness, raised in power
Ready to live in Paradise
I′ll have a new body
I'll have a new home (glory, glory) of glory eternal
Where the redeemed (ever stand) of God shall stand
There′ll be no more sorrow
No more pain, there′ll be no more strife (no strife)
Yes, raised in the likeness (in His likeness) of my Savior
Ready to live (I'll be glad) in Glory Land
I′ll have a new body
Praise the Lord, I'll have a new life
What a hallelujah morning when the
Last trump of God shall sound
I′ll have a new body
Praise the Lord, I'll have a new life (eternal)
Graves all bursting saints all shouting
Heavenly beauty all around
I′ll have a new body
Praise the Lord, I'll have a new life
Repeat
The first verse of the song "I'll Have a New Life" emphasizes the hope and promise of resurrection morning, when all those who have died in Christ will rise again. The singer expresses their joy that they will have a new body, which they attribute to the Lord. The second verse describes this new body as being raised in power and ready to live in paradise - a place of perfection and bliss. The singer praises the Lord for this wonderful gift of new life.
The third verse of the song speaks of a new home that the singer will have in glory eternal. The redeemed of God will stand in this place, free from sorrow, pain and strife. The singer again notes that they will be raised in the likeness of the Savior, ready to live in Glory Land. The repetition of the phrase "praise the Lord, I'll have a new life" emphasizes the singer's gratitude and excitement for the new life they will have.
The final verse focuses on the day when the last trumpet of God shall sound, signaling the resurrection of the dead. The graves will burst open and the saints will shout with joy. The singer paints a picture of heavenly beauty all around, filled with the promise of a new body and a new life. The repetition of the chorus reminds us of the hope that these promises bring.
Line by Line Meaning
On the resurrection morning
On the day of resurrection
When all the dead in Christ shall rise
When all the dead who believed in Christ will rise from their graves
I'll have a new body
I will have a newly transformed physical body
Praise the Lord, I'll have a new life
I will have a brand new life to thank God for
Sewed in weakness, raised in power
My old weak body will be replaced by a powerful and strong one
Ready to live in Paradise
I will be fully prepared to live in Heaven
I'll have a new home (glory, glory) of glory eternal
I'll have a new eternal home filled with glory and splendor
Where the redeemed (ever stand) of God shall stand
Where all the people redeemed by God will forever stand
There'll be no more sorrow
There will be no more sadness or grief
No more pain, there'll be no more strife (no strife)
There will be no more physical or emotional pain, nor any conflict
Yes, raised in the likeness (in His likeness) of my Savior
I will have a new body similar to that of my Savior
Ready to live (I'll be glad) in Glory Land
I'll be excited and fully prepared to live in the heavenly land of glory
What a hallelujah morning when the
What a joyous morning when the
Last trump of God shall sound
The final trumpet of God will be heard
I'll have a new body
I will have a newly transformed physical body
Praise the Lord, I'll have a new life (eternal)
I will have a brand new eternal life to thank God for
Graves all bursting saints all shouting
The graves of the saints will burst open and they will joyously shout
Heavenly beauty all around
Heavenly beauty will surround us
I'll have a new body
I will have a newly transformed physical body
Praise the Lord, I'll have a new life
I will have a brand new life to thank God for
Writer(s): Luther Presley
Contributed by Madison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
On the resurrection morning
When all the dead in Christ shall rise
I'll have a new body
Praise the Lord, I'll have a new life
Sewed in weakness, raised in power
Ready to live in Paradise
I'll have a new body
Praise the Lord, I'll have a new life, oh yes
I'll have a new home (glory, glory) of glory eternal
Where the redeemed (ever stand) of God shall stand
There'll be no more sorrow
No more pain, there'll be no more strife (no strife)
Yes, raised in the likeness (in His likeness) of my Savior
Ready to live (I'll be glad) in Glory Land
I'll have a new body
Praise the Lord, I'll have a new life
What a hallelujah morning when the
Last trump of God shall sound
I'll have a new body
Praise the Lord, I'll have a new life (eternal)
Graves all bursting saints all shouting
Heavenly beauty all around
I'll have a new body
Praise the Lord, I'll have a new life
@josephkalluk2088
When some of us get to heaven we’ll have a new life
@blessed465
One of my grandma’s favorites. On May 3, 2023 she left and instead of sadness, I just remember this song she use to sing.
@brunobelz
There is something special specifically with 90's homecomings... probably because many bass legends were still alive... like JD of course!
@lydon65
Only oooooooooooooooooooko😊
@lydon65
Only oooooooooooooooooooko😊
@wilburreeves8329
Love this song!!! It came to mind earlier so I looked it up. I live in chronic pain everyday. But one day soon, when Jesus splits the Eastern sky, I’ll have a new body, and I’ll have a brand new life! Praise God, Hallelujah!!! ❤️☝️✝️🙏
@jeanwhisenant1499
Love to hear them sing!!
@welshchristian
Hallelujah. What a future we have to look forward to.
@brandy3910
This is the gospel music I love not much for modern gospel.
@TheCarnivalguy
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