Pastor Shirley has recorded over forty albums since the 60s exploring her gift and spreading messages of faith. She has participated in over 16 compilations and three gospel musicals, Mama I Want to Sing, Sing: Mama 2, and Born to Sing: Mama 3. Her credits also include a series of commercials for MCI Communications and several awards for her recordings. She has been awarded 11 Grammy Awards, 13 Stellar Awards, 18 Doves, 3 RIAA gold certifications, an Essence Award, McDonald's Golden Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Achievement Award, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Pastor Shirley has made several notable appearances including the televised Live from Disney World Night of Joy, the Gospel According to VH-1, a White House performance for George Bush, and a speech on the Evolution of Gospel Music to the US Treasury Department.
She has blessed so many around the world and will remain an example.
He's Coming To Take Me Away
Shirley Caesar Lyrics
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I'll be so happy being in my brand new home
Troubles and doubts, they all shall cease to be
This is a promise the Lord has made to me
So I'm watching the weather, reading every post-it sing
They all let me know the Lord's coming is neigh
If you miss me you can't find me nowhere
Because the Lord is coming to take me away
Morning, night or noonday
Coming back to claim me as His own
It will be sweeter as a chariot ride
When He takes me home to the sky
And I know that we'll be together again
Lord, we'll be together again
Lord, we'll be together again
Because the Lord is coming to take me away
Morning, night or noonday
Coming back to claim me as His very own
It will be sweeter than a chariot ride
When He takes me home to the sky
And I know we'll be together again
We'll be together again
We'll be together again
There'll be no more dying that morning
We're gonna be together
When we all gonna get to heaven
We're gonna have a good time
When we all see Jesus
We're gonna have a good time
There'll be no more dying that morning
We're gonna have a good time
Coming to take me away
Morning, night or noonday
Coming back to claim me as His own
It will be sweeter than a chariot ride
When He takes me home to the sky
And I know we'll be together again
Together forever
Coming to take me away
Morning, night or noonday
Coming back to claim Shirley as His very own
It will be sweeter than a chariot ride
When He takes me home to the sky
And I know we'll be together again
Together forever
Jesus is coming to take me away
Morning, night or noonday
Coming back to claim me as His very own
The lyrics of Shirley Caesar's song "He's Coming To Take Me Away" speak of the singer's anticipation of the return of Jesus Christ to earth. The song emphasizes the idea of the impermanence of life on earth and the promise of an eternal home in heaven. Caesar sings of the troubles and doubts of life that will cease to exist once she is taken into her new home. In the chorus, the singer repeats the phrase "the Lord is coming to take me away," emphasizing her belief in the second coming of Jesus Christ. She goes on to describe how sweet it will be when Jesus takes her home, and how they will be together again.
The verses depict the singer eagerly waiting for the return of Jesus. She watches the weather and reads every post-it, believing that every sign points to the imminent return of the Lord. She concludes by saying that if anyone misses her, they can find her in glory because the Lord is coming to take her away.
The song's message resonates with many Christians who believe in the second coming of Jesus Christ. It offers hope and comfort in the face of life's challenges and reminds listeners of the promises of eternal life in heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday this life will all be past and gone
There will come a time when this life will be over and done with.
I'll be so happy being in my brand new home
I will be thrilled to be in my new heavenly home.
Troubles and doubts, they all shall cease to be
All the worries and uncertainties will disappear.
This is a promise the Lord has made to me
This is a pledge the Lord has made to me.
So I'm watching the weather, reading every post-it sing
I am keeping watch and staying alert.
They all let me know the Lord's coming is neigh
These signs indicate that the Lord's arrival is imminent.
If you miss me you can't find me nowhere
If you lose track of me, you can look for me in heaven.
Just look out for me in glory, I'll be there
Just search for me in the glory of heaven, and I will be there.
Because the Lord is coming to take me away
The Lord is coming to fetch me.
Morning, night or noonday
He may come at any time of the day or night.
Coming back to claim me as His own
He is returning to take me to be with Him forever.
It will be sweeter as a chariot ride
The experience will be ecstatic, like a chariot ride.
When He takes me home to the sky
When He takes me to heaven.
And I know that we'll be together again
I am certain that we will reunite.
Lord, we'll be together again
We will be together with the Lord once more.
There'll be no more dying that morning
There will be no more deaths.
We're gonna be together, When we all gonna get to heaven
When we all finally reach heaven, we will be united forever.
We're gonna have a good time, When we all see Jesus
We will rejoice in the Lord's presence.
Coming to take me away
Jesus is coming to fetch me.
Coming back to claim Shirley as His very own
He is returning to take Shirley to be with Him forever.
Together forever
We will be together with the Lord forever.
Writer(s): Crouch Andrae E
Contributed by Sydney T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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