Lyrics
Verse 1
My heart's burning, for that day
when I'll see you, face to face
I'll keep watching, and waiting
staying focused, on your word
I will see you, I will touch you
you will hold me, in that day
(repeat)
Verse 2
My heart's burning, for that day
when I'll see you, face to face
there's a longing, in my soul
to hear you, say well done
Chorus
I will see you, I will touch you
you will hold me, in that day
(repeat)
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Meaning & Inspiration
In That Day is a short song of longing for seeing Christ face to face. The singer's heart burns for that day, keeps watching and waiting and stays focused on His word, and a longing in the soul hopes to hear the words "well done." The chorus repeats a simple promise: seeing, touching and being held "in that day."
The imagery draws on 1 Corinthians 13:12, which speaks of seeing face to face, Matthew 25:21 where the servant hears "well done," and 1 John 3:2 where believers will see Him as He is. The call to watch and wait fits Matthew 24:42. With only a few lines and a repeat marker, the song is built for quiet, repeated singing and personal reflection on the hope of meeting Jesus. The language is intimate and anticipatory, and its brevity lets the central picture of an embrace in the presence of Jesus stay in focus.
Related Scripture
- 1 Corinthians 13:12 Paul speaks of seeing face to face and knowing fully.
- Matthew 25:21 The faithful servant hears well done.
- 1 John 3:2 Believers will see Christ as He is.