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.
When the Saints Go Marching in
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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Oh, when the saints go marching in
I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the sun, refuses to shine
Oh, when the sun, refuses to shine
I still, want to be in that number
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
I'm going to sing aloud and thunder
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Yes, I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
I still want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
The lyrics of "When The Saints Go Marching In" portray the desire of the singer to be amongst God's faithful servants in heaven. The first and last stanzas emphasize this longing, as the singer yearns to be "in that number" when the saints go marching into heaven. The repetitive nature of the lyrics reflect the certainty and conviction within the singer's heart, who is eagerly anticipating to join the saints in their triumphant entry into heaven.
In the second stanza, the singer acknowledges the darkness and despair that sometimes envelops life. However, the desire to be in the number of the saints is unwavering, regardless of the challenging times. Instead of giving up, the singer holds on to hope and faith, and remains steadfast in their goal to attain eternal life. The final stanza repeats the desire to be amongst the saints with added enthusiasm, proclaiming that they will sing aloud and thunder when the glorious moment finally arrives.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, when the saints go marching in
When the righteous believers enter heaven in a triumphant procession
I want to be in that number
I desire to be among those righteous believers who enter into heaven
When the sun, refuses to shine
Even in the darkest of times, when the world seems to have come to a halt
I still, want to be in that number
I still want to be counted among the righteous believers, even in the midst of darkness
I'm going to sing aloud and thunder
I will join with the other righteous believers and raise my voice in praise and celebration
Yes, I want to be in that number
I am fully committed to my desire to be counted among the righteous believers
I still want to be in that number
My desire to be among the righteous believers remains as strong as ever
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TRADITIONAL, VAN MORRISON
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@desireea719
Verse 1
I’m just a weary pilgrim.
Plodding through this world of sin;
Getting ready for that City,
When the saints go marching in.
Verse 2
My father loved the Savior.
What a sooldier he had been!
But his steps will be more steady,
When the saints go marching in.
Verse 3
Up there I’ll see my Savior,
Who redeemed my soul from sin.
With extended hands He’ll greet me.
When the saints go marching in.
Chorus
When the saints go marching in.
When the saints go marching in.
Lord I want to be in that number,
When the saints go marching in.
#MARANATHA
1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 (KJV) For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
@juliotorresmontiel7320
We are all traveling in the footsteps
Of those that'd come before
And we'll all be reunited
On that new and sunlit shore
When the Saints go marching in
When the Saints go marching in
Lord, how I want to be in that number
When the Saints go marching in
And when the sun refuses to shine
When the sun refuses to shine
Lord, how I want to be in that number
When the Saints go marching in
Oh, when the Saints go marching in
Oh, when the Saints go marching in
Oh, how I want to be there on that morning
When the Saints go marching in
When the trumpet sounds its call
When the trumpet sounds its call
Oh, how I want be in that number
When the trumpet sounds its call
Oh, when the Saints go marching in
When the Saints go marching in
Lord, how I want to be in that number
Oh, when the Saints go marching in
Now some say, some say this world of trouble
Is the only world we'll ever see
But I'm waiting for that morning
When the new world is revealed
Oh, when the new world is revealed
Oh, when the new world is revealed
Lord, how I want to be there on that morning
When the new world is revealed
Oh, when the Saints (oh, when the Saints)
Go marching in (marching in)
When the Saints go marching in
Lord, I want be in that number
When the Saints go marching in
Lord, how I want (Lord, how I want)
To be in that number (to be in that number)
When the Saints go marching in
@babievanderwatt6621
I always want to sing like this but unfortunately I can't......but....that day when I walked into Heaven I will sing with all that us in me.👏👏👏
@juliealber2191
Me too, Babie 🎶
@user-wm4md4nh6i
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@Binti-wakinyakyusa
Oh lord I want to be in the number, when the saints go marching in.
@mtfabian76
Thank you Jesus for all the multitude of people you save by your precious blood... This is just a glimpse of what is going to be like in heaven.. Multitudes full of the joy of the Lord praising worshiping you...
@maxmiller8345
Aman
@jandelport431
So haert warming! Our Good Shepherd Lord and Saviour keep us patient to stay on our knees till all your precious one's are home❤
@LindaMerchant-bq2hp
Dixieland saints go marching in ❤❤❤❤
@peteremeka1587
This music reminded me when I lost my Dad,my dad loves this songs so much,
I also want this music at my funeral ,I feel like crying 😭😭😭
When the saint go marching in,Lord please 🙏🙏🙏 I want to be in the number,when the saint go marching in🙏🙏🙏🙏
@triciasennyk3067
When the saints go marching in !! Even so come Lord Jesus 🙏🙌🙌🙌I want to be in that number!