Lyrics
Some glad morning we shall see, Jesus in the air
Coming after you and me, joy is ours to share
What rejoicing there will be, when the saints shall rise
Headed for that jubilee, yonder in the skies
Oh what singing, oh what shouting
On that happy morning when we all shall rise
Oh what glory, Hallelujah
When we meet our blessed Savior in the skies
Seems that now I almost see, all the sainted dead
Rising for that jubilee, that is just ahead
In the twinkling of an eye, changed with them to b
All the living saints to fly, to that jubilee.
Oh what singing, oh what shouting
On that happy morning when we all shall rise
Oh what glory, Hallelujah
When we meet our blessed Savior in the skies
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, oh glory, I'll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, oh glory, I'll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away
Some glad morning we shall see, Jesus in the air
I'll fly away
I'll fly away
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Meaning & Inspiration
Heaven’s Jubilee/I’ll Fly Away joins two classic gospel images of Christian hope: the gathering of believers at Christ’s appearing and the promise of leaving earthly sorrow behind. Its opening scenes look toward Jesus in the air, the rising of the saints, and a joyful meeting in the skies. The repeated singing, shouting, and hallelujahs give the medley a celebratory focus rather than a fearful view of death.
The lyric closely echoes Paul’s description of believers being changed in an instant and gathered to meet the Lord. Its familiar refrain then turns that expectation into a personal confession of hope beyond death. Together, the two parts present heaven as reunion, worship, and life with the Savior. The country-gospel setting suits the direct language and repeated chorus, while the central message remains confidence in resurrection and the promised presence of Christ.
Related Scripture
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Paul describes the dead in Christ rising and believers meeting the Lord in the air.
- 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Paul says believers will be changed in a moment, at the last trumpet.
- John 14:3 Jesus promises to return and bring His followers to be with Him.