Lyrics
Verse 1
Jesus said He’s coming back
He’s coming back real soon
And I believe that everything Jesus says is true
He says that He’s preparing
A place for all His own
That everyone who claims His name
Will share His home
Chorus
In a little while, the Lord is coming back
I know it’s not often talked about, yet still oh!
In a little while, Jesus Christ is coming back down
God’s Holy Word it says that everybody’s gonna see it
I’ll anticipate it, well cause I believe it
In a little while, He’s coming through the clouds
Verse 2
The timing is a mystery
And many people doubt
Generations may have come and gone
But don’t count Him out
Jesus who was just a lamb
Jesus who was meek
Is coming back a lion
The majestic King
Bridge
I believe He’s coming
Back here for His own
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Meaning & Inspiration
In A Little While is a song of expectation about the return of Jesus. The first verse says He is coming back soon, that everything He says is true, and that He is preparing a place for all His own, so that everyone who claims His name will share His home. The chorus repeats "In a little while," noting that the subject is not often talked about, yet the singer believes it and will anticipate it because God's Word says everybody will see it.
The second verse admits that the timing is a mystery and many doubt, but says not to count Him out, because Jesus who was once a lamb, gentle and meek, is coming back as a lion and a majestic King. The themes follow John 14:2-3 on a prepared place, Acts 1:11 and Revelation 1:7 on His return in the clouds, Revelation 5:5 on the Lion of Judah, and Matthew 24:36 on the unknown hour. The plain wording gives the song a hopeful, steady tone.
Related Scripture
- John 14:2-3 Jesus says He is preparing a place and will come again to receive His followers.
- Revelation 1:7 Jesus is coming with the clouds and every eye will see Him.
- Matthew 24:36 No one knows the day or hour except the Father.