Gaither Vocal Band - I'm Gonna Keep on Lyrics
Lyrics
Well it's as old as the Bible
The folks, they keep on searching
They're discouraged, downhearted
And worried 'bout their destiny
But there are too many answers
To keep on asking the same old questions
I found Jesus, and let me tell you
(Brother, that's enough for me)
I'm gonna keep on singing
And telling folks about Jesus
I'm going keep on writing
Mainly in the Major keys
I'm gonna keep on loving
And pointing folks to Calvary
I've found Jesus, and let me tell you
(Brother, that's enough for me)
Now, I know people who are frightened
About the future of our country
And they ask me if I'm frightened
About the market or the economy
But I've a pilot who has weathered
Every storm that ever happened
And if he sees that little sparrow
I'm gonna keep on singing
And telling folks about Jesus
I'm gonna keep on writing
Mainly in the Major keys
(I'm gonna keep on loving
And pointing my folks to Calvary
About Jesus, and let me tell you
Brother, that's enough for me)
(Oh, I've found Jesus
And let me tell you
Oh brother, that's enough for me)
Video
Bill & Gloria Gaither - I'm Gonna Keep On [Live] ft. Gaither Vocal Band, Jake Hess
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on November 23, 2012, as part of a live performance featuring the Gaither Vocal Band and the legendary Jake Hess, "I'm Gonna Keep On" is a powerful declaration of unwavering faith and purpose. The song tackles the pervasive sense of discouragement and worry that often grips people as they navigate life's complexities, echoing the ancient human yearning for answers to life's deepest questions. The lyrics artfully acknowledge this pervasive searching, recognizing that many feel "discouraged, downhearted, and worried 'bout their destiny." Yet, the core message of the song is not one of despair but of profound hope found in a singular, life-altering discovery: "I found Jesus." This personal encounter with Christ is presented as the ultimate answer, providing a stable foundation amidst uncertainty, a truth that resounds with the Apostle Paul's assertion in 1 Corinthians 15:57, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." The song's resolute commitment to action—"I'm gonna keep on singing," "telling folks about Jesus," "keeping on writing," and "loving"—stem directly from this foundational belief. The choice to write "mainly in the Major keys" is a beautiful metaphor for the joy and triumph inherent in this faith, a reflection of the psalmist's call to "sing to the Lord a new song" (Psalm 98:1). Furthermore, the act of "pointing folks to Calvary" directly invokes the sacrifice of Jesus, the very cornerstone of Christian hope, as the Apostle Peter proclaimed, "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God" (1 Peter 3:18). The lyrics also address contemporary anxieties, such as concerns about the nation's future, the market, or the economy, offering a counterpoint of divine assurance. The imagery of a "pilot who has weathered every storm" points to God's sovereignty and faithfulness, reminding listeners of the promise found in Isaiah 43:2, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you." The confidence expressed, particularly the assurance that if God cares for the "little sparrow" (Matthew 10:29), He will undoubtedly care for us, solidifies the song's optimistic outlook. Ultimately, "I'm Gonna Keep On" is more than just a song; it's a vibrant testimony that in the person of Jesus Christ, believers have found something so profoundly sufficient that it empowers them to move forward with unwavering resolve, sharing the good news and living a life of purpose, anchored in the eternal.