Aging with Grace: When Faith Becomes Sight

Our friend who was very sick died. This is the lyrics to one of the songs he chose for his memorial service:

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.

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, when 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!

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! Yeah! I can only imagine!

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! Yeah! I can only imagine!

I can only imagine! Yeah! I can only imagine!! Only imagine!!!
I can only imagine.

I can only imagine, when all I do is forever, forever worship You!
I can only imagine."   

       I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me

For the present we see things as if in a mirror, and are puzzled; but then we shall see Him face to face. For the present the knowledge I gain is imperfect; but then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 1 Cor 13:12

             Vinnie, Bye for now.   See you later.

We will all die……do you know (not imagine, think, opine or are deluded) that after you die there will be Sonrise?

Comments

[SmallWorld Reads]

So sorry for your loss. That is one of my favorite songs. SO powerful and vivid.

[Carol Taber]

It is a powerful song. In light of recent events the truth of the words is resonating even more.

[Karen]

This song makes me raise my face and smile every time I hear it.
Yes, I know.
I know.

God bless you,
Grandmother Wren

[Kelsey]

What a beautiful song!

[Courtney]

Oh how I love that song! I can't wait for the day until I am able to worship Him all day long! Thanks for stopping by my blog.