Inspired by the singing of the late, Rev. Donald Vails and Thomas Whitfield… Read Full Bio ↴Inspired by the singing of the late, Rev. Donald Vails and Thomas Whitfield, Cage (born December 15, 1962 - )began singing gospel music as a teenager. He also served as music director for the New Birth Church in Atlanta for a decade. He is now currently serving as the Minister of Music at Ebenezer A.M.E Church, Fort Washington, MD.

When He Comes Back
Byron Cage Lyrics

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Contributed by Chris Sam

Lead 1
Ahh Beloved, Beloved, now are we the Sons of God and it does not yet appear, what we shall be but we know, when He shall appear.

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When He Comes Back for Me, And every eye shall behold him,
I'm going to live with the Lord

Lead 2
When the trumpet, of God shall sound, and the Dead in Christ, they'll rise, and then when we which are still alive, we're going to be changed in a moment in the twinkling of an eye.

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Where the wicket shall cease from troubling, and the weary they shall be at rest, and it when all of the saint's come together and we'll live in the promise land.

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Vamp
I'm going back take it up
I'm going back take it up
Oh, Oh,
I'm going back Vamp

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Byron Cage's song "When He Comes Back" speak to the hope and anticipation of the return of Jesus Christ. The song describes the belief that when Christ comes back, every eye will behold him, and those who believe in him will live with him in the promise land. The lyrics also reference the Bible's teachings on the resurrection of the dead in Christ, which will occur when the trumpet of God sounds. Those who are still alive will be changed in a moment, and the weary will find rest. Ultimately, the song conveys a sense of joy and hope for the future, when the struggles of this present world will be left behind and believers will be united with Christ in peace.

Line by Line Meaning

Ahh Beloved, Beloved, now are we the Sons of God and it does not yet appear, what we shall be but we know, when He shall appear.
We are currently the Sons of God, although we are uncertain about what we will become. However, we are certain that when He comes back, we will know.

When He Comes Back for Me, And every eye shall behold him, I'm going to live with the Lord
When He returns and everyone sees Him, I will live with the Lord.

When the trumpet, of God shall sound, and the Dead in Christ, they'll rise, and then when we which are still alive, we're going to be changed in a moment in the twinkling of an eye.
When God's trumpet sounds, the Dead in Christ will rise. Then, those of us who are still alive will be transformed in a moment.

Where the wicket shall cease from troubling, and the weary they shall be at rest, and it when all of the saint's come together and we'll live in the promise land.
In a place where wickedness stops causing trouble and the weary can finally rest, when all the saints come together, we will live in the promised land.

I'm going back take it up I'm going back take it up Oh, Oh, I'm going back Vamp
I am going back to take up my faith and beliefs. I am going back to praise and worship the Lord.

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