Reap
J.J. Hairston Lyrics


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I've got a message from the Lord for You.
He wants me to tell you
He knows what you're going through.
He sees the tears you cry,
He knows the pain inside.
But He's gonna turn it around,
It's gonna be all right.
You may be hurt by what you face
And you cry, oh so many nights.
But the Lord has a plan for you
What you sow in tears, you will reap in joy!

I've got a message from the Lord for You.
He wants me to tell you
He knows what you're going through.
He sees the tears you cry,
He knows the pain inside.
But He's gonna turn it around,
It's gonna be all right.

You may be hurt by what you face
And you cry, oh so many nights.
But the Lord has a plan for you;
What you sow in tears, you will reap in joy!

Weeping may endure for a night,
But it's all right
Cause in the morning
Joy is coming

Weeping may endure for a night,
But it's all right
Cause in the morning
Joy is coming

You may be hurt by what you face
And you cry, oh so many nights.
But the Lord has a plan for you
What you sow in tears, you will reap in joy!

Come on and clap your hands.
If any of you have been going through something,
We just came to encourage you:
We want you to know that every tear you sow
You're gonna reap in joy.
If you believe it, clap your hands.
Say, "You shall reap!"

You shall reap in joy!
He will give love everlasting, you shall
You shall reap in joy!
He will give you love divine, you shall
You shall reap in joy
He will heal you, He will deliver you, you gonna reap
You shall reap in joy
His joy will overtake you, you shall

You shall reap
yeah, you shall
You shall reap
His grace is sufficient
You shall reap
Yes it is, yes it is

(You shall reap)

You shall reap in joy!

You may be hurt by what you face
And you cry, oh so many nights.




But the Lord has a plan for you;
What you sow in tears, you will reap in joy!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to J.J. Hairston's "Reap" are a message of hope and encouragement to listeners who may be going through difficult times. The message is clear - God is aware of your struggles and is there to turn your situation around. The lyrics remind us that we may experience moments of weeping, but joy will come in the morning. It is a message of faith that encourages listeners to trust in God's plan and promises, even in the midst of trying circumstances.


The repetition of the phrase "You shall reap in joy" reinforces the overall message of the song. The lyrics remind listeners that although they may have experienced pain and sadness, there is joy and happiness waiting for them as a result of their perseverance and faith in God. The song encourages listeners to clap their hands and declare their belief in God's promises, declaring that the love, healing, and joy of God will overtake them.


In summary, J.J. Hairston's "Reap" is a song of hope and encouragement that emphasizes the importance of faith in God's plan in the midst of difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got a message from the Lord for You.
The singer has received a message from God to share with their audience.


He wants me to tell you
God wants the singer to convey a specific message to their listeners.


He knows what you're going through.
God is aware of the difficulties and challenges that the audience is facing.


He sees the tears you cry,
God is observant of the pain and sadness that the audience is experiencing.


He knows the pain inside.
God understands the emotional distress and anguish of the audience.


But He's gonna turn it around,
God will provide a solution to the audience's problems.


It's gonna be all right.
Things will work out for the better, and there is hope for a brighter future.


You may be hurt by what you face
The audience may feel pain or discomfort in their current situation.


And you cry, oh so many nights.
The audience may experience extended periods of sadness, grief, or sorrow.


But the Lord has a plan for you
God has a specific purpose and plan in mind for the audience.


What you sow in tears, you will reap in joy!
The audience's past struggles and hardships will lead to future happiness and success.


Weeping may endure for a night,
Sorrow and sadness may persist for a limited time.


But it's all right
Everything will be okay in the end.


Cause in the morning
After a difficult period, things will improve and become more peaceful.


Joy is coming
The audience can look forward to a future filled with happiness and positivity.


Come on and clap your hands.
The artist is urging their audience to show enthusiasm and optimism.


If any of you have been going through something,
The artist acknowledges that members of their audience may be experiencing hardship or distress.


We just came to encourage you:
The singer is there to give support and encouragement to their audience.


We want you to know that every tear you sow
The audience's past struggles and tears will have a positive impact on their future.


You're gonna reap in joy.
The audience will experience happiness and positivity in the future.


If you believe it, clap your hands.
The artist is asking their audience to show faith and belief in the message they are sharing.


Say, 'You shall reap!'
The artist wants their audience to vocalize a positive affirmation of the message they are sharing.


You shall reap in joy!
The audience will experience happiness and positivity in the future.


He will give love everlasting, you shall
God will provide the audience with unlimited and eternal love.


He will give you love divine, you shall
God will bless the audience with divine love and affection.


He will heal you, He will deliver you, you gonna reap
God will bring about emotional, spiritual, and physical healing and deliverance for the audience.


His joy will overtake you, you shall
The audience will be overwhelmed with joy and happiness in the future.


You shall reap
The audience will experience positivity and happiness in the future.


yeah, you shall
The artist is emphasizing the message they are sharing with their audience.


His grace is sufficient
God's love and kindness are limitless and boundless.


You shall reap
The audience will experience positivity and happiness in the future.


Yes it is, yes it is
The artist affirms that the message they are sharing is true and valid.


(You shall reap)
The audience will experience positivity and happiness in the future.


You may be hurt by what you face
The audience may feel pain or discomfort in their current situation.


And you cry, oh so many nights.
The audience may experience extended periods of sadness, grief, or sorrow.


But the Lord has a plan for you;
God has a specific purpose and plan in mind for the audience.


What you sow in tears, you will reap in joy!
The audience's past struggles and hardships will lead to future happiness and success.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: INAYA DAVIS, CHRISTIAN PFEUFFER, RALF BENKERT, MICHAEL EHNES

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