Jimmy Swaggart is currently leader of the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,USA.[1] He appears weekly in the Jimmy Swaggart Telecast,[2] and also participates in a daily radio program, A Study in the Word, which is broadcast on SonLife Radio.[3]
Swaggart is the author of many works including an autobiography[4] and an account of the 1988 scandal.[5] He has also recorded several dozen gospel albums.
Holy Ground
Jimmy Swaggart Lyrics
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through the door,
I felt His presence
And I knew this was a place
where love abounds
For this is the temple,
Jehovah God abides here
in His presence
on holy ground
We are standing
on holy ground
And I know
that there are angels
all around
Let us praise Jesus now
We are standing
in His presence
on holy ground
I walked into His presence
And I found there is joy
Beyond all measure
And at His feet
there is peace of mind
can still be found
And if you have a need,
I know He has the answer
Reach out and claim it
for we are standing
on holy ground
We are standing
on holy ground
And I know
that there are angels
all around
Let us praise Jesus now
We are standing
in His presence
on holy ground
Let us praise Jesus now
We are standing in His presence
We are standing in His presence
We are standing in His presence
on holy ground
The lyrics to Jimmy Swaggart's song "Holy Ground" express a deep reverence for God and a recognition of His presence in the world around us. The first verse describes the feeling of walking into a place where God's love abounds, and the recognition that this place is a temple where God himself resides. The chorus repeats the idea that we are standing on holy ground, surrounded by angels, and that we should take this opportunity to praise Jesus. The second verse describes the joy and peace that can be found in the presence of God, and the promise that He has the answer to our needs if we just reach out and claim it.
The overall message of this song is one of humility and awe in the face of God's greatness. It encourages listeners to recognize the sacredness of their surroundings and to approach God with reverence and respect. The song's repetition of the phrase "holy ground" serves to reinforce this message, emphasizing the idea that we are in a special and sacred place when we are in God's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
When I walked through the door
Upon entering a particular place, the singer felt the presence of God.
I felt His presence
The singer felt that God was present in the place upon entry.
And I knew this was a place where love abounds
The singer felt that the place they were in was full of love.
For this is the temple, Jehovah God abides here
The place the singer is in is a temple and guards God's presence.
We are standing in His presence on holy ground
The singer acknowledges that they are standing before God in a sacred place.
We are standing on holy ground
The singer recognizes that he is in a sacred place.
And I know that there are angels all around
The singer believes that angels are present in the place he is at.
Let us praise Jesus now
The singer encourages the audience to praise Jesus immediately.
And I found there is joy beyond all measure
The singer discovered intense joy within himself that was immeasurable.
And at His feet, there is peace of mind can still be found
The singer suggests that if one is at Jesus Christ's feet, they will find peace of mind there.
And if you have a need, I know He has the answer / Reach out and claim it
The singer believes that if one has a need, they can connect with Jesus and get their needs answered and fulfilled.
Let us praise Jesus now
The singer reiterates his encouragement to the audience to praise Jesus immediately.
We are standing in His presence on holy ground
The singer acknowledges that they are standing before God in a sacred place.
We are standing in His presence
The singer acknowledges standing before God.
We are standing in His presence
The singer acknowledges standing before God.
We are standing in His presence on holy ground
The singer emphasizes standing before God in a holy place.
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@koolaid28
You don't hear gospel music like this anymore. What they call christian music today is sorely lacking in the anointing.
@foggiano1946
This is an anointed song sang by a man that has been restored through Jesus Christ cleansed by the blood of the Lamb of God
@zoltron30
theres something about this mans singing where u can feel Gods presence. wheni was younger my pastor told me that god was calling me... i backslid but im on my way back to God
@godswatcher
Sweet holy spirit Praise God, Praise God, Praise God. Lord let the holy spirit flood the heart of who ever listens to this song and reads this little comment. Bless Jimmy too. I pray in Jesus name.
@matostruck
My tears fall away when I hear this song. I pray for you Pastor Jimmy. That the LORD gives you strength health and many many blessings. All the Glory to GOD.
@nanfaircloth
NO ONE can play a piano like this man of God, he can make it sound like water falling. I dearly love this man, I cry evertime I hear him sing. When I sang solo's, I chose this one. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ.
@JoeyBrownITSAN
The best music for church ever! I wish I could find a church with music like this.
@r3d3y3j3ti
i grew up listening to jimmy's music... my dad was a huge fan of his. this song is such a blessing. jah bless!!
@ScottieContact
Great song! You don't hear this music in churches anymore. It's ashame but it's great music.
@godswatcher
"I feel the softnee of the Holy Spirit here" You put so lovingly and tender, I can feel in the Holy Spirit even as I read your words,( tears come to my eyes too) that Jesus is ministering to your heart. He loves you he really does. it is a great feeling isn't it? Praise God, Praise God, Praise God.