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Billboard Magazine: "The most awesome voice in gospel music".
Five Dove Awards
Nomintated for 15 Dove Awards
Grammy winner.
If We Never Meet Again
Cynthia Clawson Lyrics
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And perhaps never meet anymore
Till we gather in Heaven's bright city
Far away on that beautiful shore
If we never meet again this side of Heaven
As we struggle through this world and its strife
There's another meeting place somewhere in Heaven
Where the charming roses bloom forever
And where separations come no more
If we never meet again this side of Heaven
I will meet you on that beautiful shore
Where the charming roses bloom forever
And where separations come no more
If we never meet again this side of Heaven
I will meet you on that beautiful shore
The song "If We Never Meet Again" by Cynthia Clawson is a beautiful and contemplative piece that speaks of the fragility and temporariness of life on Earth. The chorus, "If we never meet again this side of Heaven, as we struggle through this world and its strife," acknowledges our finite existence on this planet and the difficulties we face every day. However, the song is not a mournful lament but instead offers hope and comfort to those who listen.
The lyrics remind us that there is a place where we will come together again, where "separations come no more." The imagery of Heaven's bright city and the beautiful shore where charming roses bloom forever conjure a picture of a perfect and peaceful place, where we will be reunited with those we have loved and lost. Though we may not know each other on this side of Heaven, we will find each other again in the afterlife.
The message of the song is one of hope and optimism, despite the tribulations we may face in life. It reminds us that even in the darkest times, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and that we will be together again if we hold onto our faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Soon we'll come to the end of life's journey
We will all reach the end of our lives someday.
And perhaps never meet anymore
We may not have the chance to see each other again after death.
Till we gather in Heaven's bright city
Until we come together again in a bright and holy place.
Far away on that beautiful shore
In a distant land that is idyllic and serene.
If we never meet again this side of Heaven
In case we don't get to see each other while we're still living.
As we struggle through this world and its strife
As we battle through the difficulties of this life.
There's another meeting place somewhere in Heaven
There is an alternate place where we can unite after death.
By the side of the river of life
Located along the banks of the river of life.
Where the charming roses bloom forever
Where stunning roses are constantly in bloom.
And where separations come no more
Where nobody is separated from anyone else.
If we never meet again this side of Heaven
In case we don't get to see each other while we're still living.
I will meet you on that beautiful shore
We'll finally come together once again on that stunning shore.
Writer(s): ALBERT E. BRUMLEY
Contributed by Eli L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.