When the Saints Go Marching in
Queen Ida Lyrics


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Oh, when the saints go marching in
Oh, when the saints go marching in
Dear Lord, I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in

Oh, when the sun refuse to shine
Oh, when the sun refuse to shine
Dear Lord I want to be in that number
When the sun refuse to shine

Oh when they crown Him Lord of All
Oh when they crown Him Lord of All
Dear Lord, I want to be in that number
When they crown Him Lord of All

Oh, when they gather 'round the throne
Oh, when they gather 'round the throne




Dear Lord, I want to be in that number
When they gather 'round the throne

Overall Meaning

Queen Ida's song "When The Saints Go Marching In" is a spiritual song that reflects on the hope of witnessing the second coming of Jesus Christ. The lyrics paint a picture of the singer's desire to be among the saints when they march into heaven. The first stanza of the song talks about the joy of being among the saints when they march into heaven. The singer expresses her deep desire to identify with the saints who would be in that number.


The second stanza of the song is a slight variation of the first. It speaks to the inevitability of judgment day and how the singer wants to be among those who would be saved. The sun represents life, and to state that the singer wants to be among the saints when the sun refuses to shine portrays her desire to be among the saved regardless of life's circumstances.


The third stanza speaks of the moment when Jesus Christ would be crowned Lord of all. The singer desires to be among the saints when that unprecedented and joyous event occurs. The song's final verse talks about the moment when angels would surround the throne, and the redeemed would gather around it. The singer wants to be among them.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, when the saints go marching in
I long to join the march of the righteous


Dear Lord, I want to be in that number
Please allow me to be a part of their company


When the saints go marching in
When those virtuous souls pass into Heaven


Oh, when the sun refuse to shine
Even if nature itself betrays us


When the sun refuse to shine
When the created order fails


Oh when they crown Him Lord of All
When Christ is finally and rightfully exalted


When they crown Him Lord of All
When every knee bows and every tongue confesses Jesus as Lord


Oh, when they gather 'round the throne
When the Host of Heaven assembles


When they gather 'round the throne
When the Celestial Court convenes




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