The Talleys - The Promise Lyrics
Lyrics
A hand of fear gripped the crowd
That day at Jairus' home
When the doctor shook his head
and said she's gone
You could feel that mother's heart break
You could hear them cry and mourn
Their little girl was only twelve years old
Somewhere in the distance
Outlined against the sun
There came a Man on a mission
From the throne
They said "look somebody's coming"
But what they did not know
It was their Promise coming down
that dusty road
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
From His holy hand healing virtue flows
He's got the keys to what you need
Death and hell He will defeat
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
The wonder turned to mocking
When Jesus did speak
'Cause He said your daughter's not dead
She's just asleep
Then He turned to the unbelievers
And He told them all "go home"
They heard Him say
"Leave Me and death alone."
And then He laid His hand upon the child
And He looked death right in the eye
He said, "All power in Heaven
and earth it belongs to me"
And with a voice that sounds like thunder
He hurled death asunder
An he said my child, "Rise and Be Healed"
Oh there's a promise coming down your dusty road
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
From His holy hand healing virtue flows
He's got the keys to what you need
Death and hell He will defeat
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
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The Promise
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2013 as part of "The Ultimate Collection," The Talleys' rendition of "The Promise" is a powerful and deeply resonant exploration of faith in the face of despair, drawing directly from the biblical account of Jesus raising Jairus's daughter. The song masterfully captures the raw grief and utter hopelessness that must have permeated Jairus's home, where a young girl, only twelve years old, was declared dead by physicians, leaving her mother's heart shattered and the onlookers in mourning. It is at this precise moment of profound human helplessness that the narrative shifts, introducing a divine intervention. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of hope arriving, not as a mere bystander, but as a purposeful presence, "a Man on a mission, From the throne," who is, in essence, the fulfillment of God's promise. This arrival is more than just a physical journey down a "dusty road"; it represents the tangible arrival of divine power and love into a situation defined by its absence. The core message of the song lies in the unshakeable truth that this coming Man, Jesus, is the ultimate Promise. His very presence brings "healing virtue" from His "holy hand," a potent reminder of the omnipotence described in scriptures like Isaiah 40:31, which speaks of renewing strength for those who wait on the Lord. The song emphasizes Jesus' authority, proclaiming that He "got the keys to what you need" and will ultimately "defeat" death and hell, echoing the victory secured on the cross and His triumph over the grave, as declared in Revelation 1:18, where Jesus states, "I am the Living One; I died, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades." The transformative power of Jesus' words, initially met with skepticism and mockery when He declared the child was merely "asleep" rather than dead, highlights the conflict between human understanding and divine reality. His instruction to the unbelievers to "go home" and His declaration, "Leave Me and death alone," underscore His unique dominion over life and death. The pivotal moment when Jesus lays His hand on the child and confronts death directly, claiming "All power in Heaven and earth," is a direct parallel to His divine authority as spoken in Matthew 28:18. The thunderous voice that commands the child to "Rise and Be Healed" is the voice of the Creator, the same power that spoke the universe into existence and the same power that conquered death. The repetitive chorus, "There's a Promise coming down your dusty road," serves as a profound encouragement, reminding listeners that no matter how bleak their circumstances may seem, Jesus, the ultimate Promise of God, is actively engaged in their lives, bringing His healing, His victory, and His life-giving power to every "dusty road" they may travel. This song is a powerful testament to the enduring truth that for believers, hope is not an abstract concept but a living reality embodied in Jesus Christ, who has overcome the final enemy, death.