Alan Jackson - I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You Lyrics
Lyrics
If I surveyed all the good things that come to me from above
If I count all the blessings from the storehouse of love
I'd simply ask for a favor of him beyond mortal king
And I'm sure that he'd grant it again
I want to stroll over Heaven with you some glad day
When all our troubles and heartaches are vanished away
Then we'll enjoy the beauty where all things are new
I want to stroll over Heaven with you
So many places of beauty we long to see here below
But time and treasures have kept us from making plans as you know
But come the morning of the rapture together we'll stand anew
While I stroll over Heaven with you
I want to stroll over Heaven with you some glad day
When all our troubles and heartaches are vanished away
Then we'll enjoy the beauty where all things are new
I want to stroll over Heaven with you
I want to stroll over Heaven with you
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Alan Jackson - I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Alan Jackson's "I Want to Stroll Over Heaven With You," released in 2006 on the album *Precious Memories*, isn't just a country tune; it's a profound meditation on hope and eternal reunion, deeply rooted in Christian faith. The song articulates a powerful longing for a future existence beyond earthly struggles, a desire to walk with loved ones in the presence of God. This aspiration echoes the New Testament's portrayal of heaven as a place of peace and everlasting joy, where earthly sorrows are no more. The vision Jackson paints is one of serene companionship, a stark contrast to the often tumultuous nature of life on earth.
The underlying message resonates with the biblical concept of redemption and the promise of a heavenly dwelling place. The desire to "stroll" implies a leisurely, unburdened existence, a state of being that believers anticipate through faith in Christ. This imagery connects with passages like Revelation 21:4, which promises that God "will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." The song captures this yearning for a perfected existence, free from the frailties and heartaches that are inherent in our current fallen world. Furthermore, the specific desire to be reunited with those we've lost on earth finds its grounding in the comforting assurances of Scripture. Jesus himself spoke of many rooms in his Father's house (John 14:2), suggesting a place prepared for believers and the potential for recognition and continued relationship in the afterlife. The song’s central theme is not merely about a destination, but about the profound fellowship anticipated there, a fellowship that begins with our Savior and extends to those who have walked faithfully with Him. It’s a testament to the enduring power of love and the ultimate triumph of faith, offering solace and inspiration by focusing on the glorious future that awaits those who believe.