It Won't Be Long
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There will come a time some morning when all the saints will rise and shine
Hallelujah praise the Lord it won't be long
Up to that happy home in glory where the souls shall never die
Hallelujah praise the Lord it won't be long
It won't be long it won't be long till we hear the angels sing the victory song
Then we'll gather around the throne there to live forever more
Hallelujah praise the Lord it won't be long
[ fiddle ]
We will meet our friends and loved ones when our toiling here is over
Hallelujah praise the Lord it won't be long
There we'll shout and sing his praises in that land forever more
Hallelujah praise the Lord it won't be long
It won't be long...
[ dobro ]
We will see the Saviour coming some glad morning on the farm
Hallelujah praise the Lord it won't be long
The saints and angels will come shouting oh what glory that will be




Hallelujah praise the Lord it won't be long
It won't be long...

Overall Meaning

The song “It Won’t Be Long” by Flatt & Scruggs is a gospel music that talks about the hope of all Christians, the resurrection day. The song opens with a description of the time when all the saints will rise and shine, a reference to the Second Coming of Christ. The lyrics then go on to describe the glorious states of the saved souls in heaven where they will live with God forever, free from the sorrows and pains of this world. The chorus says we will hear the angels sing with us the Victory Song, referring to the joyous celebration that will take place when Christ returns.


The second verse talks about the reunion of loved ones in heaven after death. The song says that when our toiling here is over, we will be united with our departed friends and relatives in eternity, singing praises to God forevermore. The third and final verse emphasizes the anticipation of Christ's return, where the Savior will come with the saints and the angels who will join in the chorus with shouts of glory.


Line by Line Meaning

There will come a time some morning when all the saints will rise and shine
At an undetermined future date, all righteous individuals will awaken and shine with radiance.


Hallelujah praise the Lord it won't be long
With joyous exclamation, celebrate the nearness of this event.


Up to that happy home in glory where the souls shall never die
The souls of the redeemed shall ascend to a joyful and eternal resting place, never to experience death again.


It won't be long it won't be long till we hear the angels sing the victory song
With hope and expectation, anticipate the soon arrival of the time when angels will sing of a great victory.


Then we'll gather around the throne there to live forever more
After this event, believers will assemble in the presence of God to enjoy eternal existence.


We will meet our friends and loved ones when our toiling here is over
Upon leaving this world, individuals will reunite with those they have cherished in a lifetime of labor.


There we'll shout and sing his praises in that land forever more
In that land of reunion and rejoicing, worship of God will be expressed with joyful exultation.


We will see the Saviour coming some glad morning on the farm
At an undetermined future date, Jesus Christ will return and be seen by his followers on earth.


The saints and angels will come shouting oh what glory that will be
Upon the return of Jesus, believers and celestial beings will exclaim with joyful admiration and wonder.


It won't be long...
Reiterate the idea that the future event of Christ's return and eternal existence is rapidly approaching.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LAURA JEAN ANDERSON

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Comments from YouTube:

shawn68able

I gotta learn this one, as well !

Emma

Anyone know the chord progression?

664 TheNeighbor

1-4-5 chords

Gene Goodman

I do it in G C and D

2300 skiddoo

"Three chords and the truth!" Try A, D and E.

Emma

haha! 

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