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.
This Is Just What Heaven Means To Me
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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Unending days where night will never be
A city where no storms will ever gather
Ohh, this is just what Heaven means to me
What will it be when we get over yonder
And join the throng upon the glassy sea?
Will join our loved ones and crown Christ forever
See, it′s a place where there is no misunderstanding
Out there from all enmity and strife we'll be free
There no unkind words that wound the heart are spoken
And this is just what Heaven means to me
What will it be when we get over yonder
When we′ll join the throng upon the glassy sea
We'll join our loved ones and crown Christ forever
Oh, this is just what Heaven means to me
Oh, this is just what Heaven means to me
The opening verse of the song describes the features of Heaven that are distinctly different from Earth. It is a country where there is no night or darkness, which represents negativity, evil, and fear, and is often associated with the devil's realm. The idea of unending light and day symbolizes the presence of God, love, and positivity that will never fade away. It is described as a city where there will be no storms or threats to safety, which illustrates the absence of sadness, pain, and chaos. The imagery in this verse creates a sense of comfort and security, emphasizing the core message of the song- the hope and joy that await us in heaven.
The second verse of the song anticipates the journey to heaven and the excitement of being reunited with loved ones. It speaks to the idea of a grand gathering on the glassy sea, where the faithful congregate to worship and bask in God's glory. The verse expresses that the ultimate reward for enduring the trials of Earth is invaluably priceless- a chance to crown Christ and revel in his everlasting presence for all eternity. In the final verse, the song describes Heaven as a place where there is an absence of negative emotions and experiences like misunderstanding, enmity, and strife. There will be no need for defense, arguments or harsh words since everyone is united in peace, harmony, and love. The lyrics serve as a source of inspiration and hope for those who believe in the promise of Heaven- a place where we will find solace and the fulfillment of our deepest desires.
Line by Line Meaning
A country where no twilight shadows deepen
A place without darkness or fear, where shadows don't exist.
Unending days where night will never be
A place where time has no end, and there's no such thing as night.
A city where no storms will ever gather
A place free from any kind of chaos or disturbance.
Ohh, this is just what Heaven means to me
The singer's personal interpretation and feeling of what Heaven is like
What will it be when we get over yonder
Wondering what the experience of going to Heaven will be like.
And join the throng upon the glassy sea?
Joining with others who have gone before and ended up in a good place?
Will join our loved ones and crown Christ forever
Reuniting with beloved friends and family members and praising Christ endlessly.
Oh, this is just what Heaven means to me
Reasserting the singer's feeling and interpretation of what Heaven is.
See, it's a place where there is no misunderstanding
A place where there is no misinterpretation or conflict because everyone is in agreement.
Out there from all enmity and strife we'll be free
A place free from all grudges, hatred, and conflict.
There no unkind words that wound the heart are spoken
A place where words are used to lift people up instead of bringing them down.
And this is just what Heaven means to me
The singer's deeply held beliefs about the nature of Heaven.
What will it be when we get over yonder,
Wondering what the experience of going to Heaven will be like.
When we'll join the throng upon the glassy sea
Joining with the masses in a place of beauty.
We'll join our loved ones and crown Christ forever
A place where we get to be reunited with the people we cherish most, and praise Christ eternally.
Oh, this is just what Heaven means to me
The singer's deep and meaningful understanding of what Heaven feels like.
Oh, this is just what Heaven means to me
The end result of the song that reassures the singer's beliefs and emotions about Heaven.
Writer(s): W. Elmo Mercer
Contributed by Liliana F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elenazodinsangi27
A country where no twilight shadows deepen,
Unending day where night shall never be.
A city where no storm clouds ever gather,
Now this is just what Heaven means to me.
What will it be when we get over yonder
And join the throng upon the glassy sea?
To greet our loved ones and crown Christ forever,
Oh, this is just what Heaven means to me.
Before whose image other loves all flee.
And when they crown him Lord of all I'll be there,
Now this is just what Heaven means to me.
A place where there is no misunderstanding,
And from all enmity and strife we're free.
No unkind words to wrong the heart are spoken,
Now this is just what Heaven means to me.
@nancyfoix1018
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
1 John 3:2-3 KJV
A country where no twilight shadows deepen
Unending days where night will never be
A city where no storms will ever gather
Ohh, this is just what Heaven means to me
What will it be when we get over yonder
And join the throng upon the glassy sea?
Will join our loved ones and crown Christ forever
Oh, this is just what Heaven means to me
See, it's a place where there is no misunderstanding
Out there from all enmity and strife we'll be free
There no unkind words that wound the heart are spoken
And this is just what Heaven means to me
What will it be when we get over yonder
When we'll join the throng upon the glassy sea
We'll join our loved ones and crown Christ forever
Oh, this is just what Heaven means to me
Oh, this is just what Heaven means to me
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
And this is just what Heaven means to me.
@rebeccasenpuii3194
A country where no twilight shadows deepen
Unending day where night will never be
A city where no storm clouds ever gather
This is just what heaven means to me
What will it be when we get over yonder, to join the throng upon the glassy sea?
We'll greet our loved ones and crown Christ forever
This is just what heaven means to me
And when at last we see the face of Jesus
Before whose image other loves all flee
And when they crown him Lord of all I'll be there
This is just what Heaven means to me
@emaidoemaidor4296
When they crown Him Lord of lords I'll be there,Amen Amen.
Thanks so much for this song,God bless you abundantly
@kerinaolang7759
This song calms me down when the storm is raging... thanks for this beautiful song
@robertmisiani4015
This is just what heaven means to me.
We will meet our Loved ones who went before us .
Very encouraging
@johnrurii8468
Beautiful song. Thanks so much for the encouragement
@dunatosdynasty5009
This song has been playing in my spirit since yesterday.... God bless you saints. You really ministered to us
@lyledrysdale1271
Beautiful singing Fabulous harmonising . Well done ladies very well done indeed.,
@elenazodinsangi27
A country where no twilight shadows deepen,
Unending day where night shall never be.
A city where no storm clouds ever gather,
Now this is just what Heaven means to me.
What will it be when we get over yonder
And join the throng upon the glassy sea?
To greet our loved ones and crown Christ forever,
Oh, this is just what Heaven means to me.
Before whose image other loves all flee.
And when they crown him Lord of all I'll be there,
Now this is just what Heaven means to me.
A place where there is no misunderstanding,
And from all enmity and strife we're free.
No unkind words to wrong the heart are spoken,
Now this is just what Heaven means to me.
@miretter330
Tanya has a lovely voice . God bless.
@joyr36
Beautifully done. So relaxing and soothing. The voices blend perfectly.
@gdugan2
Lovely. :-) Thank you for blessing us with this song. Thank you, Lord Jesus.