When They Ring Those Golden Bells
Emmylou Harris: Embracing Faith and Eternal Hope
Lyrics
There's a land beyond the river that we call the sweet forever
Refers to a heavenly place beyond the river, symbolizing eternal bliss.
And we only reach that shore by faith, you see
Emphasizes that reaching this heavenly shore is possible only through faith.
Yes i want to see my jesus
Expresses a desire to see Jesus, a spiritual longing for a connection with the divine.
Shake his hand and have him great us
Desires to greet Jesus personally, possibly representing a deep spiritual connection.
When they ring those golden bells for you and me
Anticipation of a joyous moment when heavenly bells will ring for both the speaker and Jesus.
Don't you hear the bells a-ringin'
Invites the listener to perceive the sound of bells ringing, a symbolic call to spiritual awareness.
Can't you hear the angels singin'
Highlights the celestial atmosphere with angels singing, signifying a divine and joyous occasion.
It's a glory hallelujah jubilee
Describes the event as a glorious celebration or jubilee, filled with praise and worship.
In the far off great forever just beyond the shining river
Places the heavenly destination in a distant, but radiant, future beyond a symbolic shining river.
When they ring those golden bells for you and me
Reiterates the expectation of joy when the golden bells ring for both the speaker and others.
When our days have known their number
Addresses the inevitability of death and the finite nature of human existence.
When in death we sweetly slumber
Portrays death as a peaceful slumber, hinting at a belief in an afterlife.
When the kingdom mends the spirit to be free
Connects death with spiritual liberation and the entrance into a heavenly kingdom.
There'll be no more stormy weather
Envisions a future without challenges or difficulties, symbolized by "stormy weather."
We'll live peacefully together
Foresees a harmonious existence, suggesting unity and peace in the afterlife.
When they ring those golden bells for you and me
Repeats the anticipation of joy and celebration when the golden bells ring for the departed.
Don't you hear the bells a-ringin'
Reiterates the call to hear the symbolic bells, emphasizing the spiritual significance.
Can't you hear the angels singin'
Continues to highlight the celestial atmosphere with angels singing in praise.
It's a glory hallelujah jubilee
Describes the event as a glorious hallelujah jubilee, reinforcing the celebration theme.
In the far off great forever just beyond the shining river
Restates the distant, radiant future beyond the symbolic shining river.
When they ring those golden bells for you and me
Reiterates the joyful expectation when the golden bells ring for both the speaker and others.
When they ring those golden bells for you and me
Final repetition, underscoring the anticipation of the joyous event for the departed.
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