Jimmy Fortune - I Believe Lyrics
Lyrics
When I see the sunrise in the morning
When I feel the wind blow across my face
When I hear the sound of children playing
I know its all part of Gods amazing grace
And I believe that there's a place called Heaven
And I believe in a place called Calvary
I believe in a man his name is Jesus
And I believe that he gave his life for me
I was there the day my Mama went to Heaven
I held her hand as she closed her eyes to sleep
I felt the power of ten thousand angels
Take her soul away to be crowned at Jesus feet
And I believe that there's a place called Heaven
And I believe in a place called Calvary
I believe in a man his name is Jesus
And I believe that he gave his life for me
And I believe that he gave his life for me
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Jimmy Fortune, Dailey & Vincent - I believe
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on March 17, 2012, Jimmy Fortune's "I Believe," featuring Dailey & Vincent, is a profound testament to unwavering faith, crafted with a sincerity that resonates deeply. The song immediately establishes its spiritual foundation, opening with observations of the natural world – the morning sunrise, the feeling of the wind – and the joyful sounds of children. These simple yet powerful images are presented not as mere occurrences, but as tangible evidence of "God's amazing grace." This echoes the sentiment found in Romans 1:20, which states that God's "eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made," suggesting that creation itself speaks to the Creator.
The core of "I Believe" lies in its powerful declaration of faith, articulated through a series of firm affirmations. The belief in "a place called Heaven" and "a place called Calvary" anchors the listener in fundamental Christian doctrines. Heaven represents the eternal dwelling prepared for believers, as promised by Jesus in John 14:2, "In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you." Calvary, the site of Christ's crucifixion, is the pivotal event upon which Christian salvation is based. The lyric’s direct assertion, "I believe in a man his name is Jesus," and crucially, "that he gave his life for me," encapsulates the Gospel message of atonement. This is the heart of Christian belief, as articulated in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
The song gains a deeply personal dimension with Fortune's recounting of his mother's passing. The description of holding her hand as she "closed her eyes to sleep" and the profound spiritual experience of feeling "the power of ten thousand angels" guide her soul to Jesus’ feet offers a moving depiction of a peaceful transition to eternal life. This imagery evokes the heavenly host spoken of in Hebrews 12:22, "But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in joyful gathering." It paints a picture of divine escort and ultimate peace, reinforcing the belief that death for the faithful is not an end, but a homecoming to Christ. The repetition of the central creed at the song's conclusion serves to solidify its message, leaving the listener with an enduring sense of hope and conviction, grounded in the sacrificial love of Jesus.