Heaven's Door
Dorothy Norwood Lyrics
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All of us talking about heaven won't make it to heaven
When the Master of the house is risen and He has shut the door
Many gonna stand at the outside knocking, knocking on heaven's door
All of us talking about heaven ain't going to heaven
All of us talking about heaven ain't going to heaven
When the Master of the house is risen and He has shut the door
On the final day many will say, Lord we've done many wonderful things
Laid hands on the sick, raised the dead and even prophesied in your name
Lord, please, open the door and let us come on through
"Depart from me", He shall answer, "you, I never knew"
Everybody talking about heaven ain't going to heaven
Everybody's talking about heaven ain't going to heaven
When the Master of the house is risen and He has shut the door
Many gonna stand at the outside knocking, knocking on heaven's door
On the final day many will say, I confessed You at an early age
If You check for my name on the church roll it's found on the very first page
Lord, please, open the door and let us come on through
"Depart from me", He shall answer, "you, I never knew"
Everybody talking about heaven ain't going to heaven
I like that, y'all
Everybody talking about heaven ain't going to heaven
When the Master of the house is risen and He has shut the door
Somebody's gonna stand at the outside knocking on heaven's door
Keep on knocking
Keep on knocking
Keep on knocking but you can't come in
Keep on knocking
Keep on knocking
Keep on knocking but you can't come in
Jesus said, I stood at your door
I wanted to come and sit with you
Had you let me in then I would let you in now
The invitation was given to come to the feast
But I never received you RSVP
Since you're not saved neither is your seat
They're last who shall be first
And they're first who shall be last
Keep on knocking
Keep on knocking but you won't come in
When the Master of the house is risen and He has shut the door
Somebody's gonna stand on the outside knocking, knocking on heaven's door
The lyrics of Dorothy Norwood's song Heaven's Door are a warning about the falsehood of a blind faith in heaven. The song speaks of how talking about heaven won't necessarily mean that we will get there, and even those who have done miraculous things in the Lord's name may not make it to the other side. The reference to the Master of the house rising and shutting the door signifies the final judgment, where only those who have lived righteously and been recognized by the Lord will be allowed to enter heaven. In these verses, the singer warns of the futility of relying solely on good deeds or church attendance to enter heaven. The repetitive chorus urges believers to keep on knocking on heaven's door, but the imagery emphasizes that it may not open for everyone.
The lyrics remind listeners that living a good life is not enough to ensure entry into heaven. The end goal is the pursuit of both knowledge of God and living according to His will. This message is particularly relevant in a world where some people believe that merely claiming to believe in God or performing good deeds will get them to heaven. Norwood's song emphasizes that the truth is much more complex, and it's only those who have genuinely followed the path of God who will be deemed worthy of heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
All of us talking about heaven ain't going to heaven
Merely talking about heaven won't guarantee a place in heaven
When the Master of the house is risen and He has shut the door
When the time comes for judgment, there will be no more opportunity to enter heaven
Many gonna stand at the outside knocking, knocking on heaven's door
Those who are not saved will be left outside of heaven, knocking on the door in vain
On the final day many will say, Lord we've done many wonderful things
Some will claim to have done good deeds, hoping to gain entrance into heaven
Lord, please, open the door and let us come on through
"Depart from me", He shall answer, "you, I never knew"
Those who did not have a personal relationship with Jesus will be denied entrance into heaven
Everybody talking about heaven ain't going to heaven
Just talking about heaven is not enough to enter it
If You check for my name on the church roll it's found on the very first page
Some may boast about their religious affiliation or involvement in the church
Jesus said, I stood at your door
I wanted to come and sit with you
Had you let me in then I would let you in now
Jesus desires a personal relationship with us and those who welcome Him will be welcomed into heaven
The invitation was given to come to the feast
But I never received you RSVP
Since you're not saved neither is your seat
God invites us to share in His eternal joy, but we must accept His invitation in order to be saved
They're last who shall be first
And they're first who shall be last
The order of entrance into heaven will not be based on worldly accomplishments or status
Contributed by Elijah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marcus C.
on The Lord Is a Wonder
FOR WHILE WE WERE YET SINNERS CHRIST DIED FOR US ROMANS 5
Marcus C.
on The Lord Is a Wonder
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Marcus C.
on The Lord Is a Wonder
THANK YOU JESUS!!!!! THIS SONG REMINDS ME OF MY CHILDHOOD HEAVEN 600 RADIO STATION. THANK YOU JESUS FOR HAVING MY MOTHER STAY ON ME.... I WULDNT BE WHERE I AM TODAY IF IT WASN FOR THE STRICT LOVE THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!!!! HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
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Vanessa price
on Near the Cross
Amen