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When We All Get to Heaven is one of the most beloved Christian hymns of the last 100 years. Ever since Eliza Edmunds Hewitt (1851-1920) wrote it, people have joyfully sung the hymn in their homes and churches. The hymn is full of biblical imagery that recalls the teachings of Jesus Christ and can encourage people of any age. The chorus of the song reveals the hymn’s message. “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!” The lyrics describe heaven as a place of joy and reflect on the victory believers will have over the world, the flesh, and the devil. Christians look forward to heaven with hope and anticipation. When We All Get to Heaven is upbeat and joyful to match the excitement Christians have about one day seeing Christ face-to-face (1 Cor. 13:12) and living in a place without tears or pain (Rev. 21:4). See the lyrics to the entire hymn below. Also see Do You Have to Be Baptized To Go To Heaven? to learn more. What is the meaning of When We All Get to Heaven? See belowWhen We All Get to Heaven: Verses and ChorusWhen We All Get to Heaven contains four stanzas and a refrain. 1 Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, Refrain: 2 While we walk the pilgrim
pathway 3 Let us then be true and faithful, 4 Onward to the prize before us! Also see Is Heaven Capitalized? Learn why there is a debate about it. What do the lyrics mean? See belowWhat is the meaning of When We All Get to Heaven?Stanza 1: “Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, Sing His mercy and His grace; In the mansions bright and blessed. He’ll prepare for us a place.” The first stanza invites singers to reflect on three attributes of God: his love, as expressed through Christ, his mercy, and his grace. The lyrics about mansions and preparing a place for believers recall Christ’s teaching.
Refrain: 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!” The refrain of the hymn invites singers to reflect on heaven as it’s revealed in passages like Revelation 21:1-4. As John writes, heaven is a place of no more death, mourning, crying, or pain. Heaven won’t be a place of momentary rejoicing but permanent rejoicing.
Also see Can People With Tattoos Go To Heaven? to learn more. Stanza 2: While we walk the pilgrim pathway, Clouds will overspread the sky; But when trav’ling days are over, Not a shadow, not a sigh. [Refrain]” The second stanza of the hymn reflects on Christians being in the world, but not belonging to it. Then, it pictures the return of Christ and heaven as a place without darkness or pain.
Stanza 3: “Let us then be true and faithful, Trusting, serving ev’ry day; Just one glimpse of Him in glory, Will the toils of life repay. [Refrain]” The third stanza of the hymn encourages believers to be faithful to God, experience his presence, and persevere through trials.
Stanza 4: “Onward to the prize before us! Soon His beauty we’ll behold; Soon the pearly gates will open–We shall tread the streets of gold. [Refrain]” The fourth stanza of the hymn implores believers to finish the race set before them and imagine the moment when heaven is seen and entered.
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