The Perrys - Where We'll Never Grow Old Lyrics
Lyrics
I have heard of a land
On the faraway strand
'Tis a beautiful home of the soul
Built by Jesus on high
There we never shall die
'Tis a land where we'll never grow old
Never grow old
Where we'll never grow old
In a land where we'll never grow old
Never grow old
Where we'll never grow old
In a land where we'll never grow old
When our work here is done
And our life's crown is won
And our troubles and trials are o'er
All our sorrows will end
And our voices will blend
With the loved ones who've gone on before
Never grow old
Where we'll never grow old
In a land where we'll never grow old
Never grow old
Where we'll never grow old
In a land where we'll never grow old
Never grow old, never grow old
In a land where we'll never grow old
Never grow old
Where we'll never grow old
In a land where we'll never grow old
It's a land where we'll never grow old
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Where We'll Never Grow Old
Meaning & Inspiration
The Perrys' rendition of "Where We'll Never Grow Old," featured on their 2001 album *Hits & Hymns, Vol. 1*, offers a profound and enduring reflection on the Christian hope of eternal life. This song isn't just a melody; it's a whispered promise, a comforting vision painted with words that resonate deeply with those who find their solace in faith. At its core, the song articulates the blessed assurance of a heavenly home, a place beyond the limitations and pains of our earthly existence, a sanctuary where the aging process and the ravages of time are no more. This imagery directly echoes the biblical narrative of a redeemed creation, a theme woven throughout Scripture, most notably in passages like Revelation 21:4, which foretells a time when God will wipe away every tear, and there will be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor pain, for the former things will have passed away. The song's central message of an unchanging, eternal state is a powerful testament to the promises found in 1 Corinthians 15:52-54, which speaks of a glorious resurrection where mortality is swallowed up by life, assuring believers of a transformation that transcends the physical decay we experience here. The lyrics paint a picture of this divine dwelling, "Built by Jesus on high," a truth that points directly to the foundation of our salvation, as Christ himself declared in John 14:2-3, "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. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." The repetition of the phrase "Never grow old" serves not as a mere catchy refrain, but as a powerful affirmation of an eternal youthfulness and vitality, a spiritual rejuvenation that is a hallmark of the resurrection. This concept finds its scriptural grounding in Isaiah 40:31, which speaks of those who hope in the Lord renewing their strength, soaring on wings like eagles, running and not growing weary, walking and not being faint—a profound depiction of enduring spiritual vigor. The second verse further elaborates on the cessation of earthly struggles, noting "When our work here is done, And our life's crown is won, And our troubles and trials are o'er." This resonates with the apostle Paul's writings in 2 Timothy 4:7-8, where he expresses his confidence in having fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith, looking forward to the crown of righteousness that the Lord will award him. The merging of voices with "loved ones who've gone on before" speaks to the grand reunion anticipated in heaven, a fellowship that Scripture assures us will be complete and unbroken, as described in Hebrews 12:22-24, where we are welcomed to "the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven, to God the judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect." The Perrys' performance of this timeless hymn, through its earnest delivery, elevates the profound theological truths it conveys, transforming it into an inspiring anthem for anyone yearning for the eternal dwelling promised to believers, a place where the fleeting nature of our earthly years gives way to an everlasting, unfading glory.