Down East Boys - When Believers Will Be Leaving Lyrics
Lyrics
Oh the overwhelming feeling when our faith becomes complete
And we witness his returning reserved for everyone who has believed
Yes when believers will be leaving
All of Heaven and the heavens open wide
When the Father says go get my children
And the trumpet sound reminds us that it's time
Oh what a day that blessed day of celebration
Hallelujah we're finally headed home
Yes when believers with the redeemer will be leaving
That's the day this ol' believer will be gone
Oh the joy and jubilation flying through the eastern sky
To a glorious coronation, Oh what plans He has for you and I
Yes when believers will be leaving
All of Heaven and the heavens open wide
When the Father says go get my children
And the trumpet sound reminds us that it's time
Oh what a day that blessed day of celebration
Hallelujah we're finally headed home
Yes when believers with the redeemer will be leaving
That's the day this ol' believer will be gone
Yes when believers will be leaving
All of Heaven and the heavens open wide
When the Father says go get my children
And the trumpet sound reminds us that it's time
Oh what a day that blessed day of celebration
Hallelujah we're finally headed home
Yes when believers with the redeemer will be leaving
That's the day this ol' believer will be gone
Yes when believers with the redeemer will be leaving
That's the day this ol' believer will be gone
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When Believers Will Be Leaving
Meaning & Inspiration
Released as a single on July 5, 2024, "When Believers Will Be Leaving" by the Down East Boys offers a profound exploration of a pivotal moment in Christian eschatology, a theme deeply rooted in biblical prophecy. This song doesn't just present a musical arrangement; it unfolds a narrative of ultimate hope and homecoming, drawing directly from the promises of Scripture. The central message centers on the belief in the Second Coming of Christ and the subsequent rapture of believers, a concept powerfully depicted in passages like 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, which speaks of the Lord descending with a loud command and the dead in Christ rising first, followed by believers who are alive being caught up with them. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of this transformative event, describing "All of Heaven and the heavens open wide" and the Father calling His children home. This imagery resonates with the anticipation of God's divine intervention and the fulfillment of His eternal plan. The song's narrative arc moves from the anticipation of faith's completion to the triumphant arrival of believers, emphasizing the overwhelming joy and jubilation that will accompany this celestial reunion. It underscores the idea that for the faithful, this departure from earthly life is not an ending but a glorious beginning, a transition to a heavenly coronation and an existence with the Redeemer, as alluded to in John 14:3 where Jesus promises, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also." The mention of a trumpet sound is a direct echo of biblical descriptions of this event, reminding us of the divine call that signals this momentous occasion. The song's insistence on the "blessed day of celebration" and the feeling of "finally headed home" encapsulates the Christian's ultimate aspiration – to be eternally with God. This is a testament to the assurance found in the Christian faith, where the earthly journey culminates in a promise of eternal presence with the divine, a sentiment that inspires and uplifts those who hold these beliefs dear.