Joe B Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Lyrics of "I can only imagine" by Mercy Me. Written by a Christian giving his thoughts about what it will be like when he meets God face to face....... This is even more powerful when the lyrics are set to music, beautiful song, really. I can only imagine Artist: Mercy Me I can only imagine what it will be like When I walk by Your side I can only imagine what my eyes will see When Your face is before me I can only imagine I can only imagine (Chorus next) Surrounded by Your glory What will my heart feel? Will I dance for You Jesus? Or in awe of You be still? Will I stand in Your presence? Or to my knees will I fall? Will I sing hallelujah? Will I be able to speak at all? I can only imagine I can only imagine I can only imagine when that day comes And I find myself standing in the Son I can only imagine when all I will do Is forever, forever worship You I can only imagine I can only imagine (chorus 2x)(ad-lib) I can only imagine When all I will do Is forever, forever worship You I can only imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Absolutly one of my favorite songs. It has such meaning to those of us who know we will be seeing Him face to face. my husband sings and has sung this one at church before. Thanks for writing out the lyrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 One of my favorites also. Our Sr. pastor has sung this before in our services. Thank you for posting the lyrics. You might want to go to the following website for some beautiful Christian songs. The website is: gracegrace.com. She was at our women of faith fellowship a few weeks back. Her voice is so healing, spiritual and beautiful. I don't know if you have ever been to healing rooms or if they have them in Michigan. We have them here in Califonia. We have been to the healing rooms in Santa Maria, California. If you visit their website healingrooms.com it will tell you more about them. They are part of the four square church. You can also read the testimonials on their website... Blessings and prayers for you and your family Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Hi, I had never heard this song but plan on finding it somewhere.I love the lyrics.I am going to paste the lyrics to a Jackson Browne song that helped me a whole bunch when I lost a fiancee to diabetes way back in the 80's.I just always found inspiration in this song although it is sad.I read somewhere that he wrote this after finding that a girlfriend or wife who was a dancer had committed suicide.I cannot veryify that but I do love these words.TBone Artist(Band):Jackson Browne (Print the Lyrics) FOR A DANCER Lyrics Keep a fire burning in your eye Pay attention to the open sky You never know what will be coming down I don't remember losing track of you You were always dancing in and out of view I must have thought you'd always be around Always keeping things real by playing the clown Now you're nowhere to be found I don't know what happens when people die Can't seem to grasp it as hard as I try It's like a song I can hear playing right in my ear That I can't sing I can't help listening And I can't help feeling stupid standing 'round Crying as they ease you down 'Cause I know that you'd rather be here dancing Dancing our sorrow away (Right on dancing) No matter what fate chooses to play (There's nothing you can do about it anyway) Just do the steps that you've been shown By everyone you've ever known Until the dance becomes your very own No matter how close to yours Another's steps have grown In the end there is one dance you'll do alone Keep a fire for the human race Let your prayers go drifting into space You never know what will be coming down Perhaps a better world is drawing near And just as easily it could all disappear Along with whatever meaning you might have found Don't let the uncertainty turn you around (The world keeps turning around and around) Go on and make a joyful sound Into a dancer you have grown From a seed somebody else has thrown Go on ahead and throw some seeds of your own And somewhere between the time you arrive And the time you go May lie a reason you were alive But you'll never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Here's one I think you would like Bonoja, A Canadian Christian songwriter Steve Bell composed it. His web site is www.signpostmusic.com Wings of an Eagle - Music and Lyric by Steve Bell Adapted from Isaiah 40:31 As we hope in the Lord We will gain our strength We will run for miles We will stand up straight We will not grow weary We will not grow faint On the wings of an eagle we will rise On the wings of an eagle we will rise On the wings of an eagle we will rise For our hope is found In the power of God On the wings of an eagle we will rise On the wings of an eagle we will rise For the Lord who is God Takes His people home Not to be afraid As we journey the road Hand in hand we’ll be walking With the Lord our God On the wings of an eagle we will rise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 OH MY GOSH! I can't even believe you just wrote the words to that song. We had a big discussion about that song in church yesterday and the paster and his wife(the music director) told a story about why that song was so special to them. I had never heard it before yesterday, but the words really touched my heart. Thank you for sharing this wonderful song with everyone here! Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 This song has extra special meaning to me - because I chose it for my dad's funeral video....we had pictures of him from baby on up on the screen with this song playing. It was truly gutwrenching and beautiful at the same time. Every time I hear this song on the radio now, I stop breathing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted February 12, 2004 Author Share Posted February 12, 2004 Katie, Mercy Me is a very talented group. that is really cool that they are from your area. I can only imagine has "crossed over" to some pop / soft rock stations in Michigan! (Several years after being the top Christian song of the year.) It is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. I recommend all here find a copy and listen, it can be life (heart ) changing.. God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 Joe, That is a beautiful song. I need to find a copy! I just got back from my 92 year old grandmother's funeral in Minnesota (BRRR)yesterday and that song really made me smile. Jesus just may be the only one who could leave her speechless. It is so wonderful to think of both her and my father-in-law being in a such a loving place with no pain or worries. I know I would have a much harder time with today(6 mos. since he left us) without my faith. Thanks for sharing. Karen M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 We have a Christian Music Festival here each summer and Mercy Me has played several times. It is always so heart wrenching to see 2000 people jump to their feet when they start playing that song! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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