Intro
Verse 1
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
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
Chorus 1
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
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
Verse 2
I can only imagine
When that day comes
And I find myself standing in the sun
I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever forever worship You
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
When that day comes
And I find myself standing in the sun
I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever forever worship You
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
Chorus 2
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
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
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
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
Outro
I can only imagine
When all I will do is forever
Forever worship You
I can only imagine
When all I will do is forever
Forever worship You
I can only imagine
I Can Only Imagine - In the Bible [Verses & Devotional]
The song “I Can Only Imagine” by Mercy Me is a beautiful reminder of the joy and peace that comes from being in the presence of God. The lyrics speak of the anticipation of being in the presence of God and the awe and wonder that will come with it. The Bible speaks of this same anticipation and joy in many places.
In Psalm 16:11, it says “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” This verse speaks of the joy that comes from being in the presence of God. It is a joy that is full and everlasting.
The lyrics of the song also speak of the desire to worship God in His presence. In Revelation 5:11-12, it says “Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” This verse speaks of the worship that will take place in the presence of God.
The song “I Can Only Imagine” is a beautiful reminder of the joy and peace that comes from being in the presence of God. It speaks of the anticipation of being in the presence of God and the awe and wonder that will come with it. It also speaks of the desire to worship God in His presence. May we all look forward to the day when we will be in the presence of God and be able to worship Him with all our hearts.