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.
I'll Fly Away
Jimmy Swaggart Lyrics
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I'll fly away;
To a home on God's celestial shore,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
When the shadows of this life have gone,
I'll fly away;
Like a bird from prison bars has flown,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away)
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
Just a few more weary days and then,
I'll fly away;
To a land where joy shall never end,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away)
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
The lyrics to the Jimmy Swaggart song 'I'll Fly Away' speak of the eternal hope of the Christian faith, where believers will one day leave this life behind and ascend to heaven to live with God forever. The opening line speaks of a time when this current life is over, which could refer to either death or the second coming of Jesus, when believers will be taken up to heaven. The chorus emphasises this idea of flying away to a higher place, where there is no sorrow or pain. The use of 'Oh Glory' in the chorus suggests that the singer is full of joy and anticipation at the thought of this future journey.
The second verse talks about the 'shadows of this life' disappearing, suggesting that even in the difficult times of this world, there is a brighter future that awaits. The image of a bird flying away from prison bars is a common Christian metaphor for the freedom that comes with faith. The third verse speaks of the hope that this life is just a brief moment in comparison to eternity, and that there is no end to the joy that awaits in the afterlife. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song reinforces the idea of flying away to a better place with God.
Line by Line Meaning
Some glad morning when this life is o'er,
On a joyful day, when my time on earth has come to an end,
I'll fly away;
I will soar towards the heavens,
To a home on God's celestial shore,
To a place where God resides, which is beyond the realm of man,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
I will continue to ascend until I am united with my Creator.
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
As I take flight, my heart will sing out in glory,
I'll fly away; (in the morning)
I will lift off as the dawn breaks,
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
When my physical body departs from this world, my soul will rejoice in the afterlife,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
I will continue to soar towards my destiny.
When the shadows of this life have gone,
When the difficulties and hardships of this earthly existence fade into the past,
I'll fly away;
I will ascend towards the light of a new beginning,
Like a bird from prison bars has flown,
As a bird takes flight upon being released from captivity,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away)
I will take wing towards a life of freedom in the presence of God.
Just a few more weary days and then,
After enduring a few more challenging and trying days in this life,
I'll fly away;
I will break free from the limitations of this earthly realm,
To a land where joy shall never end,
Towards a realm of pure happiness and endless joy,
I'll fly away (I'll fly away).
I will fly towards a state of eternal bliss, taking my final flight into the afterlife.
Contributed by Alyssa J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@PreacherskiddFB
The world needs more ministers like Jimmy he preaches it right, he preaches the truth and he tells it like it is. Preach on Brother Jimmy Preach on
@melvinbenton599
Saw Jimmy Swaggert at a 3 day revival in 1986 in Greensboro N.C. Myself and some more Christian friend's
I received the Baptism of The Holy Ghost.Ive forgiven Brother Swaggert for his sins . The Bible says That We All Come Up Short . He who hasn't sinned Cast The First Stone. Thank You Christ Jesus For Your Amazing Grace. ... Mack Benton Andrew's S.C
@mitijakes7588
As i write this I am in tears, because Pastor Jimmy Swaggart is one of the reasons of my spiritual growth in God since the 80's. I love his music, his preaching. Jake, Papua New Guinea.
@mitijakes7588
Yes I will fly away in Glory, I will fly away.
@ceciliadaniels4830
Hi be blessed and stay blessd we dont know each other by name or never saw each other but He know us so can I ask you to ptay for please I desire is to have a home of my own im a single mom thnx God bless you all
@wilmardb1115
i am also in tears when I read your comment,,we are still blessed with his music ..for the Glory of God.
@Skitchute001
I remember being a young girl and attending camp meeting with Mr. Swaggart, i still love to watch his family on tv every now and then. Such a blessing when i was growing up! I will always remember the seed they planted in me at a young age!
@elmoy1957
Jimmy, I've got to say, your music is good, it's always been good, and it'll always be good. NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE SAY, I have always loved and listened to your music, you've always been a great musician and always will; furthermore, you'll always be a good friend of mine. Your music has ALWAYS been a benefactor in my life. May the Lord God continue to bless you and use your music to bless my life and those of countless people throughout the world. A Friend, Moises Ortega.
@MichaelSeymourmjsm
Amen and Amen, mine too Brother.
@chaingang90
In the 1980's I got my first pay cheque and bought all of Jimmy Swaggart's tapes. The message of his songs never changed. The man who sang fell just like any great man of God in the Bible like King David but God forgave and restored him and became the greatest King in Israel.