The Booth Brothers - Look for Me At Jesus Feet Lyrics
Lyrics
If I leave this world of sorrow
Sometime before you do.
Just look for me in Heaven
And we'll talk the ages through.
But if at first, you fail to see me
Let me tell you where I'll be.
I'll be thanking Christ, my Savior
For saving a wretch like me.
But if you should reach that city
Before my time has come.
Perhaps, you'd like to greet me
When my race down here is run.
Just wait for I'll soon be coming
Across life's ebbing sea.
And I'll tell you now, dear loved one
Just where to wait for me.
Don't look beneath the gates of pearl.
Don't look on the streets of gold.
Don't look by the walls of jasper.
Nor among the many sights untold,
For I've been longing and I've been waiting,
For the Precious, Holy One to see.
There I'll be through the countless ages,
Look for me at Jesus' feet.
There I'll be through the countless ages,
Look for me at Jesus' feet.
Video
Bill & Gloria Gaither - Look for Me At Jesus' Feet [Live] ft. The Booth Brothers
Meaning & Inspiration
The Booth Brothers' profound Gospel song, "Look for Me At Jesus' Feet," released in a live performance with Bill & Gloria Gaither on September 7, 2012, offers a unique and spiritually anchoring perspective on the Christian hope of eternity. This powerful composition delves deeply into the anticipation of heavenly reunion, not just with loved ones, but, more significantly, with the Savior Himself. The essence of the song is a beautiful redirection of our eternal aspirations, guiding us past the common imagery of heavenly wonders to the supreme focus of Christ's presence.
The narrative unfolds with a tender, shared expectation of meeting fellow believers in heaven. The opening lines gently touch upon the comfort of eternal fellowship, a promise echoing the New Testament's assurance that believers will be together with the Lord and one another (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). However, the song swiftly introduces its spiritual core: a deep humility and overwhelming gratitude for salvation. The declaration, "But if at first, you fail to see me, I'll be thanking Christ, my Savior, For saving a wretch like me," is the song's spiritual pivot. It vividly portrays the profound thankfulness of a soul saved by grace, aligning perfectly with the apostle Paul's own self-description in 1 Timothy 1:15, where he identifies as the foremost of sinners, underscoring the universal need for divine mercy. This stanza resets the listener's perspective, emphasizing that the primary joy in heaven will not be a mere social reunion, but an act of worship for the incomprehensible gift of redemption.
As the journey continues, the song addresses the reciprocal scenario, offering comfort to those who might precede the narrator into glory. It assures them that a reunion is certain and that instructions are given for where to find the singer. This sets the stage for the song's most distinctive and thought-provoking passage, challenging conventional depictions of heaven. It explicitly guides the listener *away* from the stunning biblical descriptions of celestial beauty: "Don't look beneath the gates of pearl. Don't look on the streets of gold. Don't look by the walls of jasper. Nor among the many sights untold." This isn't a dismissal of heaven's glory, which Revelation 21-22 describes with breathtaking magnificence, but rather an elevation of something far more precious. The song subtly suggests that even the pearly gates, golden streets, and jasper walls, while glorious, are not the ultimate destination of a redeemed heart's longing.
The profound climax arrives with the revelation of the true heart's desire: "For I've been longing and I've been waiting, For the Precious, Holy One to see. There I'll be through the countless ages, Look for me at Jesus' feet." This is the song's magnificent spiritual truth. The ultimate ambition for eternity is not just being *in* heaven, but being *at Jesus' feet*. This posture signifies complete humility, profound worship, and deep devotion. It recalls biblical instances of reverence and submission, such as Mary sitting at Jesus' feet to learn (Luke 10:39) or the disciples falling at His feet in awe (Matthew 28:9). It embodies the essence of worship seen in Revelation 4:10, where the elders cast their crowns before the throne. To be at Jesus' feet for "countless ages" is to embrace an eternity of adoration, gratitude, and intimate communion with the source of all salvation and joy. This Gospel song beautifully reorients our heavenly vision, urging us to fix our gaze not on the periphery of eternal splendor, but on the very center of God's grace – the crucified and resurrected Christ. It serves as a powerful reminder that the greatest treasure in heaven is the Lamb of God Himself, a message that profoundly encourages believers to live with an eternal perspective rooted in devotion to Jesus Christ.