Greater Vision - The Glory Way Lyrics
Lyrics
Long I had wandered
Talents I squandered
Groping in darkest night
But Jesus came in to stay
Spoke to me sweetly
Pardoned completely
Blotted my sin from sight
Now happy am I
I'm walking in the glory way
The glory way
(I walk each day)
I'm walking, yes, walking
I'm walking every day
(The glory way)
The blessed, eternal way
The glory way
And now my burdens are lifted
Clouds above rifted
Brightly the sun shines through
(From Heaven)
Making clouds vanish
Sorrows to banish
Lights the way to guide me to
(I want to tell)
I want to be ready
And others ever tell
How Jesus comes in to dwell
Marvelous grace came in my heart
Wonderful blessings did impart
For I'm in the glory way
(Glory way)
Listen, my brother
There is no other
Way to reach glory land
Let Jesus come in to stay
Humbly confessing
Seeking His blessing
Ever He'll understand
So happy to walk
Be walking in the glory way
The glory way
(I walk each day)
I'm walking, yes, walking
I'm walking every day
(The glory way)
The blessed, eternal way
The glory way
And now my burdens are lifted
Clouds above rifted
Brightly the sun shines through
(From Heaven)
Making clouds vanish
Sorrows to banish
Lights the way to guide me to
(I want to tell)
I want to be ready
And others ever tell
How Jesus comes in to dwell
Marvelous grace came in my heart
Wonderful blessings did impart
For I'm in the glory way
(Glory way)
(I walk each day)
I'm walking, yes, walking
I'm walking every day
(The glory way)
The blessed, eternal way
The glory way
And now my burdens are lifted
Clouds above rifted
Brightly the sun shines through
(From Heaven)
Making clouds vanish
Sorrows to banish
Lights the way to guide me to
(I want to tell)
I want to be ready
And others ever tell
How Jesus comes in to dwell
Marvelous grace came in my heart
Wonderful blessings did impart
For I'm in the glory way
(Glory way)
Video
The Glory Way
Meaning & Inspiration
Greater Vision's "The Glory Way," featured on their 1997 album "When I See the Cross," offers a profound testament to the transformative power of faith. The song’s genesis appears rooted in the universal human experience of being lost and finding one's way through divine intervention. The narrative begins with a vivid depiction of spiritual wandering, where "talents were squandered" and the individual was "groping in darkest night." This resonates deeply with the biblical portrayal of humanity separated from God, as described in Isaiah 53:6, "All of us, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way." The turning point arrives with the gentle, life-altering presence of Jesus, who "spoke sweetly" and "pardoned completely," blotting away sin. This echoes the promise of redemption found in 1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
The core of "The Glory Way" lies in its powerful declaration of a newfound path of joy and liberation. The repeated refrain, "I'm walking in the glory way," signifies a conscious and active embrace of a life guided by Christ. This isn't merely a passive reception of grace, but a daily commitment to following a blessed and eternal route. The lyrics beautifully articulate the removal of spiritual and emotional burdens, comparing it to clouds parting to reveal the sun. This imagery directly parallels the relief and peace promised by Jesus in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." The song emphasizes that this divine light not only illuminates the path but also banishes sorrow, guiding the believer toward their heavenly home. The desire to share this life-changing experience with others, to "be ready and others ever tell," underscores the evangelistic spirit inherent in genuine faith, reflecting the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20. The song powerfully conveys that the "marvelous grace" and "wonderful blessings" experienced are direct fruits of Jesus coming to dwell within the heart. The invitation extended to "my brother" to find this same path by confessing and seeking His blessing, speaks to the accessible nature of salvation, as stated in Romans 10:9: "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." "The Glory Way" is more than a song; it's an anthem of hope, a reminder that a life transformed by Christ offers an unparalleled, eternally bright pathway.