I AM
The Hoppers Lyrics
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In my heart and in my mind
I pass the glory curtain and
I leave this world behind
I will stand with the immortal
With the happy land in view
And I'll journey through the portal
Down the golden avenue
I'm gonna leave some glorious morning yes I am yes I am
I'm gonna cross that chilly Jordan yes I am yes I am
Though the water is deep and the river is wide
I'm gonna stand on the other side
I'm gonna leave for the heaven someday yes I am yes I am
I am waiting at the station
Listening closely for the call
I have made my reservation
With the one who paid it all
Not by might not by power
But in Christ and Christ alone
I am leaving any hour
Praise the lord I'm going home
I'm gonna leave some glorious morning yes I am yes I am
I'm gonna cross that chilly Jordan yes I am yes I am
Though the water is deep and the river is wide
I'm gonna stand on the other side
I'm gonna leave for the heaven someday yes I am yes I am
I'm gonna leave some glorious morning yes I am yes I am
I'm gonna cross that chilly Jordan yes I am yes I am
Though the water is deep and the river is wide
I'm gonna stand on the other side
I'm gonna leave for the heaven someday yes I am yes I am
I'm gonna leave for the heavens someday
I'm gonna leave for the heavens someday
I'm gonna leave for the heavens someday
Yes, I am yes, I am
The Hopper's song "Yes I Am" is a powerful declaration of faith and assurance of eternal life. The opening lines speak of a settled and certain conviction of leaving this world behind and standing with the immortal in the happy land in view. The glory curtain signifies the veil that separates us from eternity, and the golden avenue refers to the road to heaven. The imagery used in the first verse is powerful and evocative, transporting the listener to a place of hope and joy.
The chorus repeats the affirmation of the singer's conviction to leave for the heavens someday. The reference to the chilly Jordan alludes to the Biblical story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River into the Promised Land. The mention of standing on the other side despite the water being deep and the river being wide conveys the idea of overcoming obstacles and challenges on the journey. The words "Yes I am" repeated after each line of the chorus reinforce the singer's unwavering faith and confidence.
The second verse speaks of waiting at the station for the call to depart, having made a reservation with the one who paid it all. This is a reference to Jesus Christ, who paid the ultimate price for our salvation on the cross. The phrase "not by might not by power but in Christ and Christ alone" underscores the belief that our journey to eternal life is not based on our own strength or merit but solely on faith in Jesus.
Overall, the lyrics of "Yes I Am" express a resolute determination to reach heaven and stand with the eternal, based on faith in Jesus and the assurance of salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
It is settled I am certain
I am confident in my decision
In my heart and in my mind
I have thought and felt deeply about this
I pass the glory curtain and
I am leaving this life behind
I leave this world behind
I am moving on to the next life
I will stand with the immortal
I will join the heavenly beings
With the happy land in view
I am focused on the joys of heaven
And I'll journey through the portal
I will pass through the gate to paradise
Down the golden avenue
I will walk on a beautiful path
I'm gonna leave some glorious morning yes I am yes I am
I will depart from this world with joy
I'm gonna cross that chilly Jordan yes I am yes I am
I will overcome the challenges to reach heaven
Though the water is deep and the river is wide
Despite the difficulty of the journey
I'm gonna stand on the other side
I will reach the destination
I'm gonna leave for the heaven someday yes I am yes I am
I will go to heaven eventually
I am waiting at the station
I am prepared for my journey
Listening closely for the call
I am listening for a sign that it is time to depart
I have made my reservation
I have made arrangements for my journey
With the one who paid it all
I have put my faith in Jesus
Not by might not by power
I am not relying on my own strength
But in Christ and Christ alone
I am trusting solely in Jesus
I am leaving any hour
I am ready to depart at any time
Praise the lord I'm going home
I am grateful and excited to go to heaven
I'm gonna leave for the heaven someday yes I am yes I am
I am certain that I will go to heaven
I'm gonna leave for the heavens someday
I will go to heaven eventually
Yes, I am yes, I am
I am confident in my decision to go to heaven
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHIL CROSS
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lainey
Love this song!
@annalee7819
Show us more miracles if you're our Messiah, Give us free bread each day,
Just like our fathers had as they journeyed through the wilderness,
But this what Jesus had to say,
Chorus
He said, I am, I'm the bread of Life
You will never go hungry,
I am your water, drink and never thirst again
I am, I am your Father,
Child I know you by name,
I am and I'll never change
Verse two
He's the Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end,
He is still the same, as He was back then,
And just like He raised the dead and He caused the blind to see,
He'll work miracles if we'll just believe.
Chorus x2
@TheMistysFavs
+Matt123 -- It's on Gaither London Homecoming DVD/CD set - probably on Amazon where I have found most.. Here is the track list:
Come On Children Let's Sing - Kim Hopper, Jessy Dixon
He Came Down To My Level - Gaither Vocal Band
Comedy - Bill Gaither and Mark Lowry
Walk Together Children - Stephen Hill, Mike Allen, Johnny Minick
I Am - The Hoppers
Looking For A City - Sue Dodge, Vestal Goodman, Kim Hopper, Candy Christmas, Mike Allen, Johnny Minick, Ladye Love Smith, Joy Gardner
We Will Stand - Russ Taff
Morning's Company - Jeff & Sheri Easter, Charlotte Ritchie
Narrative - Gloria Gaither
Because He Lives - Allison Durham Speer
He's On Time - Ivan Parker
I'm Standing On The Solid Rock - Ben Speer, Wesley Pritchard, Terry Blackwood
Comedy - Bill Gaither and Mark Lowry
Too Much To Gain To Lose - Jake Hess
O, How I Love Jesus/To Me, It's So Wonderful - Terry Blackwood, Kim Hopper, Ladye Love Smith, Jake Hess, Joy Gardner
Medley: Great Is Thy Faithfulness/How Big Is God/How Great Thou Art - Anthony Burger
Give You The Praise - Sue Dodge
The Night Before Easter - Jessy Dixon
Highway To Heaven - Jessy Dixon, Joy Gardner, Ladye Love Smith, Kim Hopper, Candy Christmas, Allison Durham Speer, Charlotte Ritchie, Vestal Goodman, Gloria Gaither
Narrative - Gloria Gaither
My Jesus, I Love Thee - Mary Tom (Speer) Reid
Rex Nelon Tribute
The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference - Gaither Vocal Band
I also found a link on Gaithers' website to purchase! Here ya go....http://store.gaither.com/DVDLONDON.item
It MAY still be on Amazon for less.. haven't checked that.. but since it is Gaithers' it'll be guaranteed. .God bless!
@samleone-om7ui
Praise the lord! Master piece song of the Hoppers. Still listening Feb 2024. Hallelujah
@julievanderleest
Kim is one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever seen. Her voice is just as beautiful.
@semesaotterbech4463
Praise be to GOD The Creator of Heaven and Earth
@esavawaqalevu97
Its 2023. Im thankful to God for blessing us with this masterpiece. Truly love Song
@annalee7819
Show us more miracles if you're our Messiah, Give us free bread each day,
Just like our fathers had as they journeyed through the wilderness,
But this what Jesus had to say,
Chorus
He said, I am, I'm the bread of Life
You will never go hungry,
I am your water, drink and never thirst again
I am, I am your Father,
Child I know you by name,
I am and I'll never change
Verse two
He's the Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end,
He is still the same, as He was back then,
And just like He raised the dead and He caused the blind to see,
He'll work miracles if we'll just believe.
Chorus x2
@danieldawg100
Just as the song says, “Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand”, always, never let go, heartache happens when you let go.
@user-nr2hc2xs3r
Beautiful
@scitsalcoryp
Kim has such an awesome voice goodness The Hoppers
are awesome !
@sharonblack8169
You are wonderful Kim. God has so blessed you sweetheart!❤️❤️