Tuesday, January 29, 2008

I can only imagine

I dropped off Adam at school on Monday morning and as I was on the way to school myself was when I heard the news about President Hinckley. It's a weird sensation, to be so sad yet so happy at the same time. He was my prophet. It was through his leadership that I came to grow up and gain my testimony of a latter-day prophet. I will miss seeing his sweet face and hearing his infamous humor. At the same time I am so happy for him to be able to have that sweet reunion with his wife. He has missed her so.
Anyway, I was a little early for school, so as I was parking the DJ dedicated this song to Gordon B. Hinckley and I was able to have a moment to just sit and listen to the song and really take in what this mean. I already loved the song, but hearing it in context and really being able to listen to the words really touched me and still brings tears to my eyes. I encourage you to look it up and listen to it for yourself, but in the meantime here are the lyrics:

"I can only imagine" ~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
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 Halelluja, 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
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 Halelluja, Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine, yeah I can only imagine
I can only imagine, yeah, yeah, yeah
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 Halelluja, Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine, yeah I can only imagine, yeah, yeah
I can only imagine, Yeah I can only imagine I can only imagine,
Ohh yeah I can only imagine
I can only imagine when all I will do
Is forever, forever worship you
I can only imagine

2 comments:

mamasteph said...

Love this song. Now it will have an even more special meaning!

Hair Goddess said...

I love love love this song... I called you on Sunday to tell you about the prophet but you didnt answer! :( love you sis