While The Hoppers have enjoyed tremendous success through three decades, the `90s ushered in new found accomplishments. Although this talented musical family has enjoyed many popular hit releases, their first Number One release came in 1990 with the song entitled Here I Am. It stayed at the top of the charts for 4 months and was awarded song of the year for 1990. Since that time five Hopper releases have peaked at Number One. Milk & Honey, Mention My Name, Anchor to the power of the Cross, Yes I Am and their most recent release, "Jerusalem". Heavenly Sunrise and the powerful song That's Him reached Number Two.
In addition to enormous radio success. The Hoppers have enjoyed other national recognition. In 1981, The Hoppers represented Southern Gospel Music at the Religious Inaugural Celebration for President Ronald Reagan. Shortly thereafter they appeared at the National Rally to restore prayer in the public school system. The Hoppers were also a part of the original Singing At Sea Cruise, which first sailed in 1974. The group has been a part of that every year since. On June 27 1998 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta,GA. They performed a song for Bill Gaithers video entitled "Shouting Time". That would forever change their life and their Ministry. They have toured with the Gaither Homecoming show that played to over 900,000 people per year in most major sports arenas around the country. They have also enjoyed much success as a result of many group and individual awards and accolades.
I Am
Hoppers Lyrics
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In my heart and in my mind
I pass the glory curtain and
I leave this world behind
I will stand with the immortal
With the happy land in view
And I'll journey through the portal
Down the golden avenue
I'm gonna leave some glorious morning yes I am yes I am
I'm gonna cross that chilly Jordan yes I am yes I am
Though the water is deep and the river is wide
I'm gonna stand on the other side
I'm gonna leave for the heaven someday yes I am yes I am
I am waiting at the station
Listening closely for the call
I have made my reservation
With the one who paid it all
Not by might not by power
But in Christ and Christ alone
I am leaving any hour
Praise the lord I'm going home
I'm gonna leave some glorious morning yes I am yes I am
I'm gonna cross that chilly Jordan yes I am yes I am
Though the water is deep and the river is wide
I'm gonna stand on the other side
I'm gonna leave for the heaven someday yes I am yes I am
I'm gonna leave some glorious morning yes I am yes I am
I'm gonna cross that chilly Jordan yes I am yes I am
Though the water is deep and the river is wide
I'm gonna stand on the other side
I'm gonna leave for the heaven someday yes I am yes I am
I'm gonna leave for the heavens someday
I'm gonna leave for the heavens someday
I'm gonna leave for the heavens someday
Yes, I am yes, I am
The song "Yes I Am" by the Hoppers talks about the singer's unwavering faith and their assurance of reaching heaven when they leave this world behind. The lyrics depict a sense of finality as the singer declares that they have made their reservation with the one who paid it all, referring to Jesus Christ. The song also talks about crossing the chilly Jordan, which is a reference to crossing the River Jordan in the Bible, which symbolizes crossing over into the promised land. The chorus of the song repeats the declaration that the singer will leave this world for heaven someday.
The first verse talks about the singer passing the glory curtain and leaving this world behind to stand with the immortal in the happy land that they can see. This can be interpreted as the singer referring to the veil that separates this world from the afterlife, and expressing their desire to pass through it and reach heaven. The second verse talks about the singer waiting at the station for the call, which is a reference to the idea of waiting for the call of God to enter heaven. The lyrics also emphasize that the singer's journey to heaven is not by their own might or power but by faith in Christ alone.
Overall, "Yes I Am" is a song that expresses the singer's conviction and faith in their ultimate destination in the afterlife. It conveys a sense of certainty and assurance that they will reach heaven, which is a common theme in many gospel songs.
Line by Line Meaning
It is settled I am certain
I am absolutely sure and confident about what I believe
In my heart and in my mind
My conviction is deep-seated and unwavering
I pass the glory curtain and
I am looking beyond this world to something beyond comprehension
I leave this world behind
The material things of this world are of little importance to me now
I will stand with the immortal
I look forward to standing in the company of the angels and saints
With the happy land in view
I am focused on the promised land of eternal happiness
And I'll journey through the portal
I am excited to make the transition from this life to the next
Down the golden avenue
I have faith that the way ahead will be filled with grace and light
Though the water is deep and the river is wide
Even though the journey ahead may be difficult and arduous
I'm gonna stand on the other side
I am resolved to overcome any obstacle to reach my destination
I am waiting at the station
I am patiently waiting for the call to depart from this world
Listening closely for the call
I am attuned to hearing the voice of God speaking to me
I have made my reservation
I have chosen my place in heaven by following Christ
With the one who paid it all
Jesus has paid the price for my salvation
Not by might not by power
My strength does not come from my own abilities
But in Christ and Christ alone
My faith in Christ is the source of my strength
I am leaving any hour
I am prepared to depart from this world at any moment
Praise the lord I'm going home
I am filled with gratitude and joy at the prospect of going to heaven
I'm gonna leave for the heaven someday yes I am yes I am
I have no doubt that I will eventually go to heaven
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: PHIL CROSS
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@annalee7819
Show us more miracles if you're our Messiah, Give us free bread each day,
Just like our fathers had as they journeyed through the wilderness,
But this what Jesus had to say,
Chorus
He said, I am, I'm the bread of Life
You will never go hungry,
I am your water, drink and never thirst again
I am, I am your Father,
Child I know you by name,
I am and I'll never change
Verse two
He's the Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end,
He is still the same, as He was back then,
And just like He raised the dead and He caused the blind to see,
He'll work miracles if we'll just believe.
Chorus x2
@TheMistysFavs
+Matt123 -- It's on Gaither London Homecoming DVD/CD set - probably on Amazon where I have found most.. Here is the track list:
Come On Children Let's Sing - Kim Hopper, Jessy Dixon
He Came Down To My Level - Gaither Vocal Band
Comedy - Bill Gaither and Mark Lowry
Walk Together Children - Stephen Hill, Mike Allen, Johnny Minick
I Am - The Hoppers
Looking For A City - Sue Dodge, Vestal Goodman, Kim Hopper, Candy Christmas, Mike Allen, Johnny Minick, Ladye Love Smith, Joy Gardner
We Will Stand - Russ Taff
Morning's Company - Jeff & Sheri Easter, Charlotte Ritchie
Narrative - Gloria Gaither
Because He Lives - Allison Durham Speer
He's On Time - Ivan Parker
I'm Standing On The Solid Rock - Ben Speer, Wesley Pritchard, Terry Blackwood
Comedy - Bill Gaither and Mark Lowry
Too Much To Gain To Lose - Jake Hess
O, How I Love Jesus/To Me, It's So Wonderful - Terry Blackwood, Kim Hopper, Ladye Love Smith, Jake Hess, Joy Gardner
Medley: Great Is Thy Faithfulness/How Big Is God/How Great Thou Art - Anthony Burger
Give You The Praise - Sue Dodge
The Night Before Easter - Jessy Dixon
Highway To Heaven - Jessy Dixon, Joy Gardner, Ladye Love Smith, Kim Hopper, Candy Christmas, Allison Durham Speer, Charlotte Ritchie, Vestal Goodman, Gloria Gaither
Narrative - Gloria Gaither
My Jesus, I Love Thee - Mary Tom (Speer) Reid
Rex Nelon Tribute
The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference - Gaither Vocal Band
I also found a link on Gaithers' website to purchase! Here ya go....http://store.gaither.com/DVDLONDON.item
It MAY still be on Amazon for less.. haven't checked that.. but since it is Gaithers' it'll be guaranteed. .God bless!
@samleone-om7ui
Praise the lord! Master piece song of the Hoppers. Still listening Feb 2024. Hallelujah
@julievanderleest
Kim is one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever seen. Her voice is just as beautiful.
@semesaotterbech4463
Praise be to GOD The Creator of Heaven and Earth
@esavawaqalevu97
Its 2023. Im thankful to God for blessing us with this masterpiece. Truly love Song
@annalee7819
Show us more miracles if you're our Messiah, Give us free bread each day,
Just like our fathers had as they journeyed through the wilderness,
But this what Jesus had to say,
Chorus
He said, I am, I'm the bread of Life
You will never go hungry,
I am your water, drink and never thirst again
I am, I am your Father,
Child I know you by name,
I am and I'll never change
Verse two
He's the Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end,
He is still the same, as He was back then,
And just like He raised the dead and He caused the blind to see,
He'll work miracles if we'll just believe.
Chorus x2
@danieldawg100
Just as the song says, “Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand”, always, never let go, heartache happens when you let go.
@user-nr2hc2xs3r
Beautiful
@scitsalcoryp
Kim has such an awesome voice goodness The Hoppers
are awesome !
@sharonblack8169
You are wonderful Kim. God has so blessed you sweetheart!❤️❤️
@briiii3758
Love of God