Jerusalem
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics


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I want to be ready
I want to be ready
I want to be ready, Lord
To walk into Jerusalem, just like John

I want to be ready
I want to be ready
I want to be ready, Lord
To walk into Jerusalem, just like John

Oh, John, oh John, oh what did you say
Walking in Jerusalem, just like John
I'll meet you there on the crowning day
Walking in Jerusalem, just like John

I want to be ready
I want to be ready
I want to be ready, Lord
To walk into Jerusalem, just like John

I want to be ready
I want to be ready
I want to be ready, Lord
To walk into Jerusalem, just like John

Oh, some comes cripple and some comes lame
Walking in Jerusalem, just like John
Some comes walking in Jesus' name
Walking in Jerusalem, just like John

I want to be ready
I want to be ready
I want to be ready, Lord
To walk into Jerusalem, just like John

I want to be ready
I want to be ready
I want to be ready, Lord
To walk into Jerusalem, just like John

Old Judas rested upon his shoulder
Walking in Jerusalem, just like John
I'll meet you there at the first crossover
Walking in Jerusalem, just like John

I want to be ready
I want to be ready
I want to be ready, Lord
To walk into Jerusalem, just like John

I want to be ready
I want to be ready




I want to be ready, Lord
To walk into Jerusalem, just like John

Overall Meaning

The song "Jerusalem" by Bill & Gloria Gaither is a gospel hymn that speaks about the desire to be ready to walk into Jerusalem, just like John. It is inspired by the gospel story of John the Baptist, who is said to have walked through the wilderness and preached in preparation for the coming of Christ. The lyrics express the longing to be ready to meet with Christ when he comes, just like John was ready when he saw him in the river Jordan.


The first verse of the song repeats the chorus, "I want to be ready, Lord / To walk into Jerusalem, just like John." The second verse speaks about meeting John on the crowning day, which could refer to the Second Coming of Christ. The third verse talks about how people come to Jerusalem in different ways – some are lame, some are walking in Jesus' name. The fourth and final verse speaks about how even Judas, who betrayed Jesus, will one day join John and the others in Jerusalem.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to be ready
I desire to be prepared for what is to come


I want to be ready
I desire to be prepared for what is to come


I want to be ready, Lord
I desire to be prepared for what is to come with the help of the Lord


To walk into Jerusalem, just like John
To enter the holy city of Jerusalem in a similar manner to how John did, having lived a life of faith and devotion


Oh John, oh John, oh what did you say
Oh John, what did you say about walking into Jerusalem?


Walking in Jerusalem, just like John
Walking in a manner similar to John, with faith and devotion, as we enter Jerusalem


I'll meet you there on the crowning day
I will meet you in Jerusalem on the day of our crowning glory, when we are rewarded for our devotion


Oh, some comes cripple and some comes lame
Some arrive in Jerusalem with physical infirmities and disabilities


Walking in Jerusalem, just like John
Even though some arrive in this manner, they still enter with the same level of faith and devotion as John


Some comes walking in Jesus' name
Some enter Jerusalem under the banner of Jesus' name, with faith in his teachings and love for him


Old Judas rested upon his shoulder
Judas, who betrayed Jesus, is a reminder of the temptation and sin that people must overcome on their journey to Jerusalem


I'll meet you there at the first crossover
I will meet you in Jerusalem at our first juncture, where we will be judged for our actions and devotion




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bill Monroe

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@ruthsharuz8384

John saw a city that could not be hidden
John saw the city, oh yes he did
John caught a glimpse of the golden throne
Tell me all about it, go right on
Around the throne he saw the crystal sea
There's got to be more, what will it be
I want to go, to that city he saw
New Jerusalem
Jerusalem
I want to walk your streets that are golden
And I want to run where the angels have trod
Jerusalem
I want to rest on the banks of your river
In that city, the city of God
John saw the lion lay down by the lamb
I want to know everything about that land
John saw the day but he did not see night
The lamb of God well, he must be the light
And he saw the saints worship the great I am
Crying worthy, worthy is the lamb
I want to go to that city he saw
New Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Jerusalem
Sing for the night is over
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna forever
Forever more
Jerusalem
I want to walk your streets that are golden
And I want to run where the angels have trod
Jerusalem
I want to rest on the banks of your river
In that city, the city of God
The city of God
Jerusalem, Jerusalem
The city of God, is the city of God



All comments from YouTube:

@monimataibua-on1st

During this hard time in Isreal I came across this song and listen to it all along ...God is with you Isreal GOD BLESS ❤

@joanalielalite5098

I love this song. My mom taught me this song years ago before she died last year. I was 15 that time. One day I will see her again. We are nearly home. Praise God!!!!

@ruthsharuz8384

John saw a city that could not be hidden
John saw the city, oh yes he did
John caught a glimpse of the golden throne
Tell me all about it, go right on
Around the throne he saw the crystal sea
There's got to be more, what will it be
I want to go, to that city he saw
New Jerusalem
Jerusalem
I want to walk your streets that are golden
And I want to run where the angels have trod
Jerusalem
I want to rest on the banks of your river
In that city, the city of God
John saw the lion lay down by the lamb
I want to know everything about that land
John saw the day but he did not see night
The lamb of God well, he must be the light
And he saw the saints worship the great I am
Crying worthy, worthy is the lamb
I want to go to that city he saw
New Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Jerusalem
Sing for the night is over
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna forever
Forever more
Jerusalem
I want to walk your streets that are golden
And I want to run where the angels have trod
Jerusalem
I want to rest on the banks of your river
In that city, the city of God
The city of God
Jerusalem, Jerusalem
The city of God, is the city of God

@Buttercup251

THANK YOU FOR THEY LYRICS!

@confidencechimamaka68

Thank you Ma

@llions5633

Thank you soooo soooooo much !!!! Now I can sing along instead of humming ❤

@sbgaming5340

🙏 amen new Jerusalem a beautiful city of God

@faithidoko35

Thank you so much 😊

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@zipporahnguwo8883

This song really touches me...I can't wait for that glorious morning when the trumpets shall sound 😭❤❤❤

@aspinallsandy4810

Me too

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