Jerusalem
Randy Travis Lyrics


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Can you hear Jerusalem's cry
Can you see the storm on the rise
Look around you can;t deny
This is the hour of heaven's time
Armies gather in the East
For the war that's soon to come
Death will march with the mark of the beast
So seek the Light and walk with the Son

Soon we'll see His wrath come down
And the Lord descending from the sky
When you hear the trumpets sound
God has answered Jerusalem's cry

When the sun goes black
And the moon blood red
And the stars fall from the sky
The Word of God in the Bible says
We're living in the end times

Soon we'll see His wrath come down
And the Lord descending from the sky
When you hear the trumpets sound
God has answered Jerusalem's cry

Soon the dead in Christ will rise
And join Him in he sky
Even unbelivers will see




God has answered Jerusalem's cry
God has answered Jerusalem's cry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Randy Travis's song Jerusalem's Cry speak about the end-times prophecy from the Book of Revelation in the Bible. It warns of the imminent war in the east, the mark of the beast and the impending wrath of God. The song opens with the question, "Can you hear Jerusalem's cry?" which means that there are warnings of a divine judgement that is soon to come. As the song progresses, it mentions the biblical signs of the end times like the blackening of the sun, the turning of the moon red and the falling of the stars from the sky. Despite the doom and gloom depicted by the song, there is still hope of salvation for anyone who seeks the light and walks with the Son.


The chorus of the song reassures that God will answer Jerusalem's cry and there will be punishment for the wicked and salvation for the righteous. The second verse speaks about the rising of the dead in Christ to join Him in the sky and even unbelievers who will see that God has indeed answered Jerusalem's cry. The song conveys the message that the hour of heaven’s time is at hand, and it is important to seek salvation before it is too late.


Line by Line Meaning

Can you hear Jerusalem's cry
Are you aware of the plea for help coming from Jerusalem?


Can you see the storm on the rise
Can you see the impending turmoil and unrest?


Look around you can't deny
It is evident and impossible to ignore.


This is the hour of heaven's time
The time has come for divine intervention.


Armies gather in the east
Military forces have convened in the eastern region.


For the war that's soon to come
In anticipation of the approaching battle.


Death will march with the mark of the beast
The perils of war will result in significant loss of life.


So seek the light and walk with the Son
Therefore, find salvation and guidance in the teachings of Jesus Christ.


When the sun goes black
During the time of darkness.


And the moon blood red
As the moon changes to a dark red color.


And the stars fall from the sky
As the stars descend from the heavens.


We're living in the end times
These are the last days of the world as we know it.


Soon the dead in Christ will rise
The deceased who believed in Christ will resurrect.


And join Him in the sky
And unite with Him in heaven.


Even unbelievers will see
Those who doubted will comprehend.


God has answered Jerusalem's cry
God has responded to the supplications of Jerusalem.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lance Dary, Matthew Hagee, Randy Travis

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