The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - Heaven Medley Lyrics
Lyrics
(Over In The Glory Land)
I've got a home prepared where the saints abide
Just over in the glory land
And I long to be by my Savior's side
Just over in the glory land
Just over in the glory land
I'll join the happy angel band
Just over in the glory land
Just over in the glory land
There with the mighty host I'll stand
Just over in the glory land
(It's a Highway To Heaven)
It's a highway to heaven
Nne can walk up there
But the pure in heart
It's a highway to heaven
Walking up the King's highway
(Repeat)
If you're not walking
Start while I'm talking
Walking up the King's highway
There will be a blessing
You will be confessing
Walking up the King's highway
(We will Understand It Better By And By)
We will understand it better by and by
I tell you by and by when the morning comes
All the saints of God are gathered home
We will tell the story (3xs)
(When We all Get To Heaven)
When we all get to heaven
What a day of rejoicing that will be
When we all see Jesus we'll sing and shout the victory
(Repeat)
Video
Heaven Medley (feat. Pam Pettway)
Meaning & Inspiration
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, featuring Pam Pettway, delivered a profound spiritual journey with their "Heaven Medley," released on December 1, 2017. This collection of classic hymns masterfully weaves together themes of eternal hope, righteous living, and ultimate understanding, creating an uplifting declaration of faith for anyone seeking solace and purpose. Far from being a mere compilation, the medley serves as a narrative arc, beginning with the individual’s anticipation of glory, moving through the journey of purification, acknowledging life’s mysteries, and culminating in the joyous celebration of arrival in God’s presence. It functions as a powerful affirmation of the Christian worldview, providing encouragement and a vivid picture of the believer’s destiny.
The medley opens with "Over In The Glory Land," immediately establishing the blessed assurance of a prepared spiritual home. The lyrics paint a picture of a promised dwelling where "the saints abide," echoing Jesus' comforting words in John 14:2-3, "In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?" This segment articulates a deep longing to be by the Savior’s side, a sentiment perfectly aligned with Philippians 1:23, where Paul expresses his desire "to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better." The anticipation of joining a "happy angel band" and standing with a "mighty host" speaks to the fellowship of believers and heavenly beings in eternal worship, a vision beautifully portrayed in Revelation 7:9-10, where a great multitude stands before the throne and the Lamb. This initial portion firmly anchors the believer's hope in a future reality with God.
Transitioning seamlessly, "It's a Highway To Heaven" shifts the focus from the destination to the journey itself, emphasizing the requirements for entry. The powerful declaration that "none can walk up there but the pure in heart" directly references Matthew 5:8, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." This segment serves as a clear call to introspection and commitment, highlighting the transformative path of righteousness. The urgent admonition, "If you're not walking, start while I'm talking," underscores the necessity of immediate action and repentance, mirroring the urgency found in 2 Corinthians 6:2, "Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation." The promise of "blessing" and the act of "confessing" along "the King's highway" portray the fruit of a life devoted to Christ, where acknowledging Him as Lord leads to salvation and spiritual enrichment, as described in Romans 10:9-10. This part of the medley reminds us that heaven is not merely a given, but the culmination of a life lived in accordance with divine principles.
As the medley progresses to "We Will Understand It Better By And By," it tenderly addresses the human experience of doubt, confusion, and unanswered questions in this life. The recurring phrase "We will understand it better by and by" provides immense comfort, acknowledging that while many things remain obscure now, clarity awaits. This sentiment resonates deeply with 1 Corinthians 13:12, which states, "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known." It’s an assurance that God’s perfect plan, though not always clear to us in the present, will be fully revealed in His time. The promise that "when the morning comes, all the saints of God are gathered home" points towards the glorious second coming of Christ and the ultimate reunion of believers, as detailed in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. The repeated affirmation, "We will tell the story," emphasizes the shared testimony of God’s faithfulness and grace that will be recounted in eternity, transforming present struggles into future praise.
Finally, the medley culminates in the triumphant "When We All Get To Heaven," offering an exhilarating vision of the ultimate celebration. This final segment paints a picture of profound joy and victory, declaring, "What a day of rejoicing that will be, when we all see Jesus we'll sing and shout the victory." This glorious anticipation of beholding Christ face-to-face is the apex of Christian hope, the moment when faith becomes sight. Revelation 21:3-4 speaks of God dwelling with His people, wiping away every tear, and vanquishing death and sorrow—a perfect backdrop for this triumphant scene. The "sing and shout the victory" encapsulates the ultimate triumph over sin, death, and suffering achieved through Jesus Christ, echoing 1 Corinthians 15:57, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, with Pam Pettway’s powerful contribution, elevates these timeless messages to a new level of spiritual intensity, ensuring that the "Heaven Medley" serves not just as a piece of music, but as a profound theological statement and an inspiring call to embrace the blessed hope.