Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Journey of Redemption: Crystal Gayle's Spiritual Anthem
Lyrics
Well, I looked over Jordan and what did I see
Observing the landscape beyond the Jordan River.
Comin' for to carry me home
Awaiting a mode of transportation to take the speaker home.
A band of angels comin' after me
A group of celestial beings (angels) is approaching.
Comin' for to carry me home.
They are coming to escort the speaker to their heavenly home.
Swing low, sweet chariot
Invoking the image of a chariot, symbolizing the divine transport.
Comin' for to carry me home
The chariot is on its way to take the speaker to their eternal home.
Swing low, sweet chariot
Reiteration of the anticipation of the chariot's arrival.
Comin' for to carry me home.
Expressing the hope and certainty of being taken home.
Well, If you get there before I do
Addressing someone who might reach the destination before the speaker.
Comin' for to carry me home
Their purpose is to announce the impending arrival of the speaker.
Tell all of my friends that I'm a-comin' too
Instructing the listener to inform friends of the speaker's imminent return.
I'm comin' for to carry me home.
The speaker is coming home to reunite with friends.
Swing low, sweet chariot
Repetition of the plea for the chariot to arrive.
Comin' for to carry me home
Reiteration of the divine transport's purpose.
Swing low, sweet chariot
Continued expression of the desire to be taken home.
Comin' for to carry me home.
The chariot is eagerly awaited for the journey home.
Swing low, sweet chariot
Emphasizing the impending arrival of the sweet chariot.
Comin' for to carry me home
Restating the divine chariot's purpose.
Swing low, sweet chariot
Anticipation of the chariot's approach for the final journey.
Comin' for to carry me home.
Confidently expecting the chariot to carry the speaker home.
Comin' for to carry me home
Affirmation of the imminent escort to the heavenly abode.
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