Inspirations - Thank God I Make It Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
As my soul left my body that was made of earthly clay
An angel of the Lord carried me through the Eastern Gate
As His nail scarred hands caress my soul He gave me a clean white robe and I cried
I've made it , thank God I've made it, my feet have touched the streets of gold
Chorus
Streets of gold I now am walking, just passed by a tree of life
Took a drink of living water, flowing down from God on high
I now see a Hallelujah square and a mansion that won't grow old, And I cried
I've made it, Thank God I've made it my feet have touched the streets of gold
Verse 2
Now my earthly life is over I have made the narrow way
And a crown of life I'm wearing down the streets of gold today
I'm now touring a holy city, shouting down an endless road and I cried
I've made it, Thank God I've made it my feet have touched the streets of gold
Repeat Chorus Twice
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Streets of gold
Video
Thanks God I Make It
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on March 2, 2018, Inspirations' "Thank God I Make It" emerges as a profound declaration of faith's ultimate triumph, a musical journey into the glorious destination awaiting believers. The song doesn't just tell a story; it paints a vivid, first-person vision of the transition from earthly existence to eternal communion with God. It resonates deeply with the Christian hope, articulating the fervent prayer and longing of every soul committed to the narrow path, culminating in the joyous realization of salvation.
The narrative of "Thank God I Make It" unfolds with a deeply personal, almost ethereal beginning, describing the soul's departure from its "earthly clay" body. This imagery immediately calls to mind the biblical understanding of humanity's creation from dust, as found in Genesis 2:7, and the eventual return of the body to the earth while the spirit returns to God, echoed in Ecclesiastes 12:7. The scene quickly shifts to divine transport, as an "angel of the Lord carried me through the Eastern Gate." While the Bible speaks of angels ministering to heirs of salvation (Hebrews 1:14) and gates to the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:12-13), the Eastern Gate holds particular significance in prophetic Scripture, notably in Ezekiel 43:1-4, where the glory of the Lord enters the temple. The most poignant moment in this initial transition is the encounter with "His nail scarred hands caress my soul," an undeniable reference to Jesus Christ's sacrificial love and resurrection, bearing the marks of His crucifixion as described in John 20:25. The subsequent gift of a "clean white robe" symbolizes the righteousness imputed to believers through Christ, their sins washed away, allowing them to stand pure before God, a promise found in Revelation 7:9 and 19:8. The climactic cry, "I've made it, thank God I've made it, my feet have touched the streets of gold," is the ultimate expression of relief, gratitude, and achieved destiny, a testament to the assurance of salvation.
The chorus then immerses us fully in the heavenly realm, detailing the wonders encountered. The "streets of gold" are a direct, iconic image from Revelation 21:21, describing the New Jerusalem's splendor. Walking past a "tree of life" instantly connects to the garden of Eden's original blessing and its restoration in the eternal city, as seen in Revelation 2:7 and 22:2, offering eternal sustenance. Drinking "living water, flowing down from God on high" is a powerful echo of Jesus's promise in John 4:10-14 and John 7:38, where He refers to Himself as the source of eternal life, and Revelation 22:1, which depicts the pure river of the water of life flowing from the throne of God. The mention of a "Hallelujah square and a mansion that won't grow old" speaks to the unending worship and praise that characterize heaven, alongside the promise of eternal dwelling places prepared by Christ, as assured in John 14:2. This imagery collectively paints a picture of a dynamic, vibrant, and eternally secure existence, far removed from the decay and temporality of earthly life.
Verse 2 reiterates the triumph and fulfillment, affirming that "earthly life is over I have made the narrow way." This directly references Jesus's teaching in Matthew 7:13-14 about the "narrow gate" that leads to life. The wearing of a "crown of life" is a biblical promise to those who persevere in faith, as mentioned in James 1:12 and Revelation 2:10, signifying victory and eternal reward. The joyful declaration of "touring a holy city, shouting down an endless road" encapsulates the boundless joy and exploration that await in God's presence, an eternal pilgrimage of worship and discovery within the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:10-27). Each repetition of "I've made it, Thank God I've made it my feet have touched the streets of gold" reinforces the unwavering certainty and profound gratitude for a journey successfully completed through divine grace. "Thank God I Make It" stands as an anthem of profound spiritual assurance, not just a song about heaven, but a song *from* heaven, seen through the eyes of a redeemed soul. It’s a powerful reminder that the struggles of this life are temporary, and the eternal reward is unimaginably glorious, anchoring our faith in the promises of Scripture and inspiring perseverance towards the ultimate homecoming.