In the Garden
The Band of Hope and Joy Lyrics
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While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses
And He walks with me, and He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
He speaks, and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing
And He walks with me, and He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
Iād stay in the garden with Him
Though the night around me is falling
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling
And He walks with me, and He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
And He walks with me, and He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
None other has ever known
None other has ever known
The lyrics to "In the Garden" by The Band of Hope and Joy evoke a sense of solitude and communion with God. The garden symbolizes a place of peace and tranquility, where one can connect with the divine. The singer describes coming to the garden alone, with the morning dew still on the roses. This imagery sets a serene and intimate atmosphere, enhancing the theme of personal connection.
As the singer stands in the garden, they hear a voice that they recognize as the Son of God. This voice brings comfort and assurance, expressing a deep sense of belonging and ownership. The song emphasizes the joy shared between the singer and God during their time together in the garden, a joy that no one else has ever experienced.
The second verse continues to depict the beauty and power of the voice of God. It describes how the sound of His voice is so sweet that even the birds stop their singing to listen. The melody of the voice lingers in the singer's heart, creating a lasting impression and a sense of inner harmony.
In the third verse, the singer expresses a desire to stay in the garden with God, even as the night falls around them. However, they hear a call to action, represented as the voice of woe urging them to go. This illustrates the conflict of wanting to stay in the peaceful garden but feeling compelled to respond to the world's needs.
Overall, "In the Garden" portrays a deep spiritual connection and the desire for communion with God. It presents the garden as a symbol of solace and intimacy, where one can experience the joy and guidance that only a divine presence can provide.
Line by Line Meaning
I come to the garden alone
I enter the garden by myself, seeking solitude
While the dew is still on the roses
During the early morning when the roses are still covered in dew
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
I perceive a voice reaching my ears
The Son of God discloses
It is the Son of God who reveals Himself to me
And He walks with me, and He talks with me
He accompanies me, engaging in conversation
And He tells me I am His own
He expresses that I belong to Him
And the joy we share as we tarry there
We experience a unique happiness while remaining there
None other has ever known
An incomparable joy that nobody else has ever experienced
He speaks, and the sound of His voice
When He speaks, His voice emits a pleasing tone
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
His voice is so delightful that it silences the birds' melodies
And the melody that He gave to me
The tune that He bestowed upon me
Within my heart is ringing
It resonates inside my heart
Iād stay in the garden with Him
I would choose to remain in the garden with Him
Though the night around me is falling
Even as darkness descends upon me
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
Yet, He urges me to depart, expressing sorrow in His voice
His voice to me is calling
His voice beckons me
None other has ever known
An unmatched joy that nobody else has ever experienced
None other has ever known
An unmatched joy that nobody else has ever experienced
None other has ever known
An unmatched joy that nobody else has ever experienced
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Written by: Austin Miles
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Johanna glory glori aleluya Suero
A hand of fear gripped the crowd
That day at Jairus' home
When the doctor shook his head
and said she's gone
You could feel that mother's heart break
You could hear them cry and mourn
Their little girl was only twelve years old
Somewhere in the distance
Outlined against the sun
There came a Man on a mission
From the throne
They said "look somebody's coming"
But what they did not know
It was their Promise coming down
that dusty road
Chorus:
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
From His holy hand healing virtue flows
He's got the keys to what you need
Death and hell He will defeat
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
The wonder turned to mocking
When Jesus did speak
'Cause He said your daughter's not dead
She's just asleep
Then He turned to the unbelievers
And He told them all "go home"
They heard Him say
"Leave Me and death alone."
And then He laid His hand upon the child
And He looked death right in the eye
He said, "All power in Heaven
and earth it belongs to me"
And with a voice that sounds like thunder
He hurled death and hell He will defeat
Oh there's a promise coming down your dusty road
Evie Hall
I love to play my favorite part of this song over and over again and have done it for years! "And with a voice that sounds like thunder, He hurled death asunder!" AMEN!!!!!! I love this song SO much!
Rachel Copeland
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Johanna glory glori aleluya Suero
A hand of fear gripped the crowd
That day at Jairus' home
When the doctor shook his head
and said she's gone
You could feel that mother's heart break
You could hear them cry and mourn
Their little girl was only twelve years old
Somewhere in the distance
Outlined against the sun
There came a Man on a mission
From the throne
They said "look somebody's coming"
But what they did not know
It was their Promise coming down
that dusty road
Chorus:
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
From His holy hand healing virtue flows
He's got the keys to what you need
Death and hell He will defeat
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
The wonder turned to mocking
When Jesus did speak
'Cause He said your daughter's not dead
She's just asleep
Then He turned to the unbelievers
And He told them all "go home"
They heard Him say
"Leave Me and death alone."
And then He laid His hand upon the child
And He looked death right in the eye
He said, "All power in Heaven
and earth it belongs to me"
And with a voice that sounds like thunder
He hurled death and hell He will defeat
Oh there's a promise coming down your dusty road
Rachel Copeland
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Kim Hillyard
We used to sing this song in our youth choir, it is such a powerful song! I love it!
Anna Grace
Joy you sing this song the best.
Leona Marshall
I have never heard this until today. It is powerful and sung with great enthusiasm. I love when Guy Penrod let's out a shout of praise!!
Rachel Copeland
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sthemba18
the massage on song, blessing be to those who write lyrics like these. love it
Soul Expressions Art & Life Coaching
My grandmother is currently dying from Alzheimer's disease... and I play these songs over and over for her now.... she and I used to watch the entire collection of Gather videos... every weekend . She ordered them all... including the cassette tapes for the car. She loved all your music . And it breaks my heart ... listening to the songs now. I used to sing them with her... she used to be my biggest fan and told me to keep singing for Jesus. I pray one day I will be able to do that ... in her honor. God bless you guys. Thanks for many years of memories ...