Going Home
Bill & Gloria GaitherHomecoming Friends Lyrics
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By nightfall how weary I'd grown
Fathers arms would slip around me and gently he'd say
My child were going home
Going home, I'm going home
There is nothing to hold me here
I've caught a glimpse of that Heavenly land
Now the twilight is fading, the day soon shall end
Lord, I get homesick, the farther I roam
But the Father has led me each step of the way
And now I'm going home
Going home, I'm going home
There is nothing to hold me here
I've caught a glimpse of that Heavenly land
Praise God, I'm going home
In "Going Home," Bill and Gloria Gaither reminisce about their childhood and the comforting feeling of being held in their father's arms when they were tired from a long journey. The song refers to the concept of heaven as a "Heavenly land" and conveys the sense of homesickness for it. The lyrics are simple but powerful, with the repetition of "Going home, I'm going home" emphasizing the longing for a place of peace and rest.
The song speaks to the universal desire for a place of comfort and safety, particularly during difficult times. The image of being held in a father's arms is a powerful one that speaks to the need for parental love and guidance. The lyrics also suggest the importance of faith in helping individuals navigate life's challenges and find meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Many times in my in childhood when we've traveled so far
During my childhood, we would travel long distances and I would become tired by nightfall.
By nightfall how weary I'd grown
I would feel very tired by nightfall.
Fathers arms would slip around me and gently he'd say
My father would comfort me by embracing me and speaking to me gently.
My child were going home
He would reassure me that we were heading towards our home.
Going home, I'm going home
I'm finally heading towards my permanent home.
There is nothing to hold me here
I have no more attachments that are keeping me in this world.
I've caught a glimpse of that Heavenly land
I have seen a glimpse of the Heavenly land.
Praise God, I'm going home
I'm grateful to God that I'm heading towards my true home.
Now the twilight is fading, the day soon shall end
As the day comes to an end, I feel the twilight fading and time moving on.
Lord, I get homesick, the farther I roam
As I travel, I become more and more homesick.
But the Father has led me each step of the way
God has been guiding me throughout my journey.
And now I'm going home
I'm finally returning to my true home in Heaven.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JOE LEWIS, GALT MAC DERMOT
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@jebarajgnanamuthu1848
Many times in my in child hood when weve traveled so far
By nightfall how weary I'd grown
Fathers arms would slip around me and gently he'd say
My child were going home
Going home, I'm going home
There is nothing to hold me here
I've caught a glimpse of that Heavenly land
Praise God, I'm going home
Now the twilight is fading, the day soon shall end
Lord, I get homesick, the farther I roam
But the Father has led me each step of the way
And now I'm going home
Going home, I'm going home
There is nothing to hold me here
I've caught a glimpse of that Heavenly land
Praise God, I'm going home
@jeanrobinson5375
As I get older, 76 this Sunday, I am so hungry to join my Husband and spend eternity with Jesus! Thank you for this awesome song!
@georgemelvin588
Awww, so sorry about your loss Jean. I truly understand how it feels losing a loved one, my wife passed while having our daughter, wasn't easy for me though but I'm grateful to God for today 🙏. My deep and sincere condolences, how have you been? 🌺 😢
@katiallen6039
My sweet sweet Grandma went home this morning to be with the Lord! I promise one day I will walk with her in Heaven when its my time! I LOVE YOU GRANDMA💓💓💓
@salzwell25
Hello Christian family. Don't despair of the times. We're going home.
@844jim
Most surely, in this church age, if we still have prophets, Bill Gaither is such a man.
@robertholmberg6485
In a falling apart shack trying to survive on just disability and in excruciating pain, malaise, and extreme energy drain from advanced fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, emphysema (from 2nd hand smoke), and other debilitating serious health issues and pretty much being abandoned and extremely little help at all, if my fur kids (who need me and honestly are the only ones who love me), I wish I would finally graduate to Heaven!!!!!!!!
@henricoherbst4921
My Grandmother Engela Herbst of the South African Dovesdale Orkes was one of the biggest Gaither fans I've ever seen.. You inspired her in so many ways. She passed away last week a day after her birthday on the 8th September.. her funeral is tomorrow and I'm going to play this song in church... She is where she always wanted to be... home... <3
@daniellovesJesus777
i randomly prayed to the Lord like a minute ago, that the Holy Spirit to give me "a gospel singer to listen to, a gospel singer that his name is in the book of life". Suddenly "Bill Gaither"'s name appeared in my mind. Well, Gaither's vocal band has been my favourite for years, but the name of Bill Gaither was out of my list at the beginning. Hopefully this is true, and I pray the Lord to protect Bill Gaither and family until the very end. Love from Indonesia.
@mcgovks
+Daniel Sumbayak Your comment made me feel good. I too love Bill Gaither music. And my wife is from Indonesia:) God Bless:)
@kennyee2545
Don Moen is another worship leader. Go for it, brother.