When The Saints of The Lord Shall Rise
I write and perform a variety of music, but I especially love to write praise and worship songs...something that has eternal value!
Story behind the song
Love to see a bluegrass gospel group get a "hold" of this one.
It needs some good "fiddling" and some good guitar and banjo!
Lyrics
When The Saints of the Lord Shall Rise
Words and Music Charlie Tipton
©2004
There is coming a day and it's not far away
When the sky will roll back as a scroll
When our work here will cease and our spirits released
As the Lord's precious face we'll behold
So be watching be waiting, the hour is near
The Bridegroom will come for His bride
In the blink of an eye we'll be called to His side
In that gathering home when the saints shall rise
We will rise in a moment in the blink of an eye
When the last trumpet sounds oh our spirits will fly
From the north, south, east, and the west
We will feast at His table as His welcomed guest
Oh my friend are you ready to answer that call
Are you washed in that blood is the Lord, Lord of all
Are you ready to leave, bid this world goodbye
In that gathering home when the saints shall rise
Every eye will behold him and every knee bow
In that moment when he shall appear
And too late doubting ones will acknowledge the Son
As they weep and tremble in fear
Friend don't wait any longer
Don't let this day pass
This moment just might be your last
Join that happy reunion up there in the sky
In that gathering home when the saints shall rise
(Add I'll Fly Away Chorus)
