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.
Walkin' In Jerusalem
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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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
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
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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@sonyamariner7703
This is so AMAZING!!! Thank You Jesus for ever for we have been truly blessed!!!!!!!
God bless and shalom!!1
@daninsv
Shalom!!
@lorrainejones5191
I wanna be ready Lord!!! Thankyou Father for the Gaithers and the Isaacs and Buddy Greene. Watch over and protect our friends who bless all of us through their inspiring annointed music!!!! In Jesus sweet and precious name Amen.
@JaneFrizzell
Yes Ma'am!
@glorygriffith4386
What an amazing experience to sing about the New Jerusalem that is to come while in the midst of the present day Jerusalem!
@antonioperet8439
SENSACIONAL ! EXPLENDIDO! MARAVILHA!!
@magnoliamomh8953
One of my all-time favorites. My Mother was blessed to go to Jerusalem and one of these day, we'll all be together there!
@patriciabarkley735
Buddy Greene puts a lot of soul into his music.
@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx
I LOVE BUDDY GREENE'S ENTHUSIASM!
@victorsaanakalabe4084
Lord help me to get ready for this walk in the Holy city