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 Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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I believe whatever the cost
And when time has surrendered
And earth is no more
I'll still cling to the old rugged cross
I believe that this life with it's great mysteries
Surely someday will come to an end
But faith will conquer the darkness and death
I believe that the Christ
Who was slain on the cross
Has the power to change lives today
For He changed me completely
A new life is mine
And that is why by the cross
I will stay
I believe in a hill called mount calvary
I believe whatever the cost
And when time has surrendered
And earth is no more
I'll still cling to the old rugged cross
Some say faith
Is just believing
Others say it's self decieving
Inventing, childish dreams
To get us through
Deep inside me
There's a yearning
For true wisdom
Not just learning
I'd trade all my clever questions
For one answer that is true
I do believe
You are the one
The home I've longed to find
My only hope
God's only son
I do believe
I touch I see
That all along
You've longed to be
My lord
My God
Lord you know, I need some answers
Questions eat at me like cancer
Make me once again, a simple child
Help me take the risk of losing
Lose it all to find in choosing
To believe You are the answer
Earth and heaven reconciled
I do believe
You are the one
The home I've longed to find
My only hope
God's only son
I do believe
I touch I see
That all along
You've longed to be
I do believe
You are the one
The home I've longed to find
My only hope
God's only son
I do believe
I touch, I see
That all along You've longed to be
My Lord
My God
My Lord
My God
If you could see what I once was
If you could go with me
Back to where I started from
Then I know you would see
A miracle of love that took me
In it's sweet embrace
And made me what I am today
Just an old sinner saved by grace
I'm just a sinner saved by grace
When I stood condemned to death
He took my place
Now I live and breathe in freedom
With each breath of life I take
Loved and forgiven, backed with a living
I'm just a sinner saved by grace
How could I boast on anything
I've ever seen or done?
How could I dare to claim as mine
The victories God has won?
Where would I be
Had God not brought me
Gently to this place?
I'm here to say I'm nothing
But a sinner saved by grace
I'm just a sinner saved by grace
When I stood condemned to death
He took my place
Now I grow and breathe in freedom
With each breath of life I take
I'm loved and forgiven backed with a living
I'm just a sinner saved by grace
Now I grow and breathe in freedom
With each breath of life I take
I'm loved and forgiven backed with a living
I'm just a sinner saved by grace
Saved by grace
The lyrics to Bill & Gloria Gaither's song I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary speaks about the singer's faith in religion and the meaning of Christ's death on the cross. The song highlights the belief in the power of the cross, which provides eternal life to the believer. The songwriter's faith urges them to cling to the cross, no matter the cost and to believe that even when this life, with its uncertainties, come to an end, the faithfulness to the rugged cross will lead to a glorious meeting with Christ. The songwriter believes in the transforming effect of believing in Christ and experiencing a new life that comes with it. The song emphasizes that the power of the cross is still relevant today as it was over two thousand years ago.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe in a hill called mount calvary
I have faith that there was a specific hill named Mount Calvary where Jesus Christ was crucified
I believe whatever the cost
I will hold onto my faith in Jesus Christ no matter the difficulty or price
And when time has surrendered
At the end of time, when everything else has passed away or given up, I will still continue to believe
And earth is no more
Even if the world as we know it has come to an end, I will believe and hold onto the old rugged cross
I'll still cling to the old rugged cross
I will continue to rely on and have faith in the sacrifice made on the cross by Jesus Christ
I believe that this life with it's great mysteries
I am convinced that there is more to life than the things we see and understand
Surely someday will come to an end
I acknowledge that eventually this physical life we lead will come to an end
But faith will conquer the darkness and death
I understand that having faith in Jesus Christ will overcome any darkness or death that may come my way
And will lead at last to my friend
My faith in Jesus Christ will ultimately allow me to be with Him as a friend and companion
I believe that the Christ
I have faith that Jesus Christ
Who was slain on the cross
Was killed by being hung on a cross
Has the power to change lives today
Is able to transform and make a difference in people's lives even now
For He changed me completely
I have personally experienced the transformation and change that Jesus Christ brings
A new life is mine
I have been given a new life or perspective through my faith in Jesus Christ
And that is why by the cross
This is the reason why I hold onto and place my faith in the old rugged cross
I will stay
I will continue to believe and hold onto my faith in Jesus Christ
Some say faith
There are people who believe that faith
Is just believing
Is simply the act of holding a belief or idea without any evidence or proof
Others say it's self deceiving
People argue that faith is just a way to delude oneself
Inventing, childish dreams
They also suggest that faith is an immature or fantastical concept
To get us through
That people hold onto faith to help them navigate life's challenges and difficulties
Deep inside me
I have a fundamental inner conviction
There's a yearning
I feel a strong desire or longing
For true wisdom
I seek genuine knowledge and understanding
Not just learning
Rather than just acquiring knowledge or information
I'd trade all my clever questions
I am willing to let go of my intellectual curiosity
For one answer that is true
In exchange for a single unequivocal answer that is correct
I do believe
I am convinced that
You are the one
Jesus Christ is the person
The home I've longed to find
That I have been searching and yearning for
My only hope
My sole source of hope and comfort
God's only son
The Biblical figure of Jesus Christ who is considered the son of God
That all along
The entire time
You've longed to be
Jesus Christ has been waiting and wanting to become a part of my life
Lord you know, I need some answers
I am addressing God directly, stating that I am in need of answers
Questions eat at me like cancer
I am being bothered and troubled by questions and issues akin to the way cancer consumes a person
Make me once again, a simple child
I am asking to go back to a more innocent and trusting state of being
Help me take the risk of losing
I am requesting the courage to face the possibility of losing everything
Lose it all to find in choosing
To give up everything in order to make the right choice
To believe You are the answer
To trust in the belief that Jesus Christ is the answer
Earth and heaven reconciled
The balancing or harmonization of the physical and spiritual realms
If you could see what I once was
I am speaking to someone directly about my prior self
If you could go with me
If you could accompany me
Back to where I started from
To a time period in my life when I first started my faith journey
Then I know you would see
I am confident you would notice a difference
A miracle of love that took me
I believe that through the grace of God, I have experienced a transformation or miracle through His love
In it's sweet embrace
I feel wrapped up and enveloped in God's caring love
And made me what I am today
I credit God's love with the type of person I am today
Just an old sinner saved by grace
I acknowledge that I am a sinner, but also believe that I have been saved by God's grace
Now I live and breathe in freedom
Thanks to my faith in God, I feel that I am living unencumbered and with a sense of liberation
With each breath of life I take
Every moment I spend breathing and alive is attributed to God's grace and love
Loved and forgiven, backed with a living
I feel and know that I am loved and forgiven, and am also inspired to live my life in this truth
How could I boast on anything
I cannot brag or pride myself on any of my accomplishments
I've ever seen or done?
No matter what I might have witnessed or been involved in
How could I dare to claim as mine
I do not have the audacity to believe that anything is solely my own doing
The victories God has won?
All accomplishments or successes are attributed to God rather than my own effort
Where would I be
Without faith in God, I would be stuck or limited
Had God not brought me
If it weren't for the grace of God
Gently to this place?
Guiding me to this spot or point in my life
I'm here to say I'm nothing
I admit that I am insignificant
But a sinner saved by grace
However, I acknowledge that I have been saved and forgiven by the grace of God
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Mitch Humphries, Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither, Dale Oldham
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@majoroldladyakamom6948
Thanks David, Guy, Mark, Bill, cast and crew!
It's 9:30 p.m. Seattle time on Friday, March 31, 2023, and this song still holds His and our truth today, years later.
I'm certain that it will still be sung decades from now, too.
Thanks to The Gaithers, in all their variations over the years.
Love, prayers, hugs and blessings to one and all, from your eternal sister in Christ somewhere near Seattle.
⚘ 🙏❤🙏 ⚘
@katrinadebo6912
My daughter sang this when she was 10years old. She is running from God now. So please help me pray for her salvation! Her name is Beth! Thank you!
@peacebe9518
I'll keep Beth in my prayers. ❤from a 22 yr old from India. God bless
@sherrylyn7194
Praying for Beth.
@shellienorris2999
Praying for your daughter to come back to our Father ❤
@user-gn3hf9kt9h
Praying for Beth, you keep praying don’t give up.
@deendrew36
Any updates for Beth? I pray she has found the comfort of Jesus.
@christinedahlgren5877
I miss David, Guy, Mark & Bill together. Of all the different combinations, these 4 are still my favorite.
@nolaphillpottsbrown879
I miss these guys! Every group brings their style which is beautiful too, but I still miss these combined voices
@minnietrout814
Oh wow! So beautiful and heart stirring from the first notes. Thank you dear Father God for Your Son and for our salvation. ❤️🙏✝️🕊♥️
@emorel48
Amen!