Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Johnny Cash Lyrics


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Approaching the shrine now where the Cross was where Christ was crucified
Also the place of the Holy Sepulchre where Christ was buried
Entering into the actual church now which is covered not only the tomb
Where Christ was buried but also the place where he was crucified
There is a very interesting story about this place of Golgotha
They say that when Christ was crucified and His blood came down the cross
And incidentally we are climbing the steps right now
Going up to the place where He was crucified
When He was crucified and His blood ran down the Cross
It ran into the ground and His blood touched the skull of Adam
The very first man ever on earth created by God Adam




And that just for an instant the skull of Adam came to life
From the blood of Christ touching it

Overall Meaning

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a song by Johnny Cash which takes the listener on a journey to the holy land. As the song starts, the listener is transported to the shrine where Jesus was crucified and buried. The song goes on to describe the church that covers the tomb of Jesus and also the place where he was crucified. The listener is taken on a tour of the church, and the lyrics are filled with reverence and awe for the sacred space.


One of the most fascinating parts of the song is the story that Johnny tells about the place of Golgotha. According to Johnny, when Jesus was crucified, his blood dripped down the cross and touched the ground. This blood is said to have touched the skull of Adam, the very first man created by God, and for a moment, the skull came to life. The idea that the blood of Jesus could bring Adam back to life is a powerful symbol of the redemptive power of Christ's sacrifice.


Line by Line Meaning

Approaching the shrine now where the Cross was where Christ was crucified
We are approaching the holy site where Jesus Christ was crucified.


Also the place of the Holy Sepulchre where Christ was buried
This is also the location of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus Christ was buried.


Entering into the actual church now which is covered not only the tomb
We are now entering the church, which covers not just the tomb where Christ was buried but also the location where he was crucified.


Where Christ was buried but also the place where he was crucified
This church is significant because it covers both the tomb where Christ was buried and the site where he was crucified.


There is a very interesting story about this place of Golgotha
The location of Golgotha, where Christ was crucified, has a fascinating history.


They say that when Christ was crucified and His blood came down the cross
It is believed that when Jesus Christ was crucified, his blood dripped down from the cross.


And incidentally we are climbing the steps right now
Coincidentally, at this moment, we are ascending the steps to the site of Christ's crucifixion.


Going up to the place where He was crucified
We are now climbing the steps to the precise spot where Jesus Christ was crucified.


When He was crucified and His blood ran down the Cross
As Jesus Christ was crucified, his blood flowed from the cross.


It ran into the ground and His blood touched the skull of Adam
Christ's blood flowed onto the ground and touched the skull of the first man created by God, Adam.


The very first man ever on earth created by God Adam
Adam is significant as he was the first man created by God according to the Bible.


And that just for an instant the skull of Adam came to life
For a brief moment, it is said that the skull of Adam was brought back to life by the touch of Christ's blood.


From the blood of Christ touching it
This miraculous event occurred due to the blood of Christ touching Adam's skull.




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on Wayfaring Stranger

Wayfaring Stranger - The New Appalachians - Lyrics

I am a poor wayfaring stranger
Traveling through this world alone

There will be no sickness, toil or danger
In that grand land to which I roam

Well I'm going home to see my mother
I'm going home to a morning rose
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I'm only goin' over home

Musical Interlude

I know dark clouds will gather 'round me
I know my way is rough and steep
And beautiful fields lie just before me
Where God's redeemed there vigils keep

Well I'm going home to see my brothers
I'm going home no more to roam
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I'm only goin' over home

Musical Interlude

I'm going home to see my Father
I'm going home no more to roam
I'm only goin' over Jordan
I’m only goin’ where no one roams

I want to wear that crown of glory
When I get to that good land
I want to shout out salvation story
In concert with that blood washed band.
I'm going there to see my saviour
I’ll see his face no more to roam
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home
I'm only goin' over home

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