Never Grow Old
Eternal Homestead: Finding Timeless Joy in 'Never Grow Old'
Lyrics
I have heard of a land
Reference to knowledge or awareness of a distant place
On the far away strand
Describing a far-off coast or border
'Tis a beautiful home of the soul
Depiction of an exquisite dwelling for the soul
Built by Jesus on high
Attributing the construction to Jesus in a higher place
Where we never shall die
Emphasizing immortality in this place
'Tis a land where we never grow old
Portraying a realm where aging doesn’t occur
Never grow old, never grow old
Emphatic repetition of the concept of eternal youth
'Tis a land where we never grow old
Stressing the everlasting aspect of not growing old
Oh never grow old, never grow old
Reaffirming the perpetual nature of youthfulness
'Tis a land where we never grow old
Restating the theme of never aging
In that beautiful home
Describing the beauty of the intended abode
Where we'll never more roam
Emphasizing the end of wandering or aimless movement
We shall meet in the sweet by and by
Anticipating a meeting in the future, specifically in a pleasant afterlife
Happy praise to the King through eternity sing
Expressing continuous joyful worship towards a divine figure
'Tis a land where we never grow old
Reiteration of the agelessness of this land
Never grow old, never grow old
Repeating the concept of everlasting youth
'Tis a land where we never grow old
Reiterating the perpetual nature of not aging
Oh never grow old, never grow old
Emphasizing the eternal aspect of staying youthful
'Tis a land where we never grow old
Restating the theme of never growing old
When our work here is done
Describing the completion of earthly tasks
And the life crown is won
Attainment of a symbolic victory or achievement in life
And our troubles and trials are over
Depiction of the end of troubles and hardships
All our sorrow will end
Assurance of the cessation of sadness
All our voices will blend
Highlighting unity and harmony with departed loved ones
With the loved ones who've gone on before
Anticipation of reunion with those who have passed away
Never grow old, never grow old
Reaffirmation of the concept of eternal youth
'Tis a land where we never grow old
Restating the idea of a place without aging
Oh never grow old, never grow old
Emphasizing the perpetual nature of youthfulness
'Tis a land where we never grow old
Reiteration of the theme of never growing old
'Tis a land where we never grow old
Concluding line emphasizing the eternal absence of aging
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