I'm Looking Ahead

1047 I’M LOOKING AHEAD
Elizabeth Bishop 2007 Key B♭/C/D

CHORUS
I’m looking ahead to that glorious city
Where I’ll shake the hands of those who’ve gone before me
I can still feel the same tender hand that’s carrying me
Will lead me home so Lord I’m looking ahead

Living in a world of insanity
We’re surrounded by the dead they are all asleep
But under the Easter seal thank God we’re quickened and awakened Now the master is here the son has risen
He’s no longer the hidden Messiah but he has appeared
Now to the promise of a second coming I’m looking ahead

So many among us are hurting
They’re wounded in the battle
Lord they are dying
Brothers take each others hand
Sisters do the same thing too
Lift each other in prayer we will make it through
And though skin worms may destroy this body
I’ve got another one waiting for me
So Lord fill my soul with your Holy Ghost
Cleanse me and make me whole.

BRIDGE
I am looking to my perfect sacrifice
To my redeemer the Lord Jesus Christ
No more sickness no more trials for me
To that provided place that Jesus built for me
My faith is settled, my theophany
To that provided place that’s prepared for me

CHORUS

BRIDGE
Swing low, swing low, swing low, sweet chariot
In just a little while we’ll shake our prophet’s hand
In just a little while we’ll walk the streets of gold
Hallelujah we’ll meet the saints of all the ages………………