I Want to Know More About My Lord
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴While travelling through this world of sorrow

I'm on my way to gloryland

I'll not turn back for some tomorrow

My trials here I'll understand

Chorus
I want to know more (I want to know more) about my Jesus (yes I do)
I want to know more (yes I want to know more) about my Lord (my blessed Lord)
I want to know more (I want to know more) about that mansion (heavenly mansion)
I'm gonna receive (I'm gonna receive) as my reward (my rich reward)
I want to know more (I want to know more) about that homeland (wonderful homeland)
I mean to go there (I mean to go there) someday, somehow (someday, somehow)
And after I reach (and after I reach) that heavenly city (heavenly city)
I mean to know more (yes I'm gonna know more) that I know now (than I know now)

I'm glad I know the blessed savior

For through His blood He set me free

Though rough the road I shall not waiver

For some glad day His face I'll see

He promised when His soul ascended

""I'm coming back"" the Lord did say

If on His promise you've depended

On wings of love you'll soar away

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song speaks about the journey of life, and how the singer is determined to get to a better place, the gloryland. They do not want to turn back and wait for tomorrow to deal with the trials they are facing at the moment, but instead, they want to understand and get through them. The chorus is about the singer's desire to know more about Jesus, their Lord, and the rewards that await them in heaven. They want to know more about the mansion, their eternal home, the homeland, the heavenly city, and everything that comes with being in the presence of the Lord.

The second verse focuses on the blessings that have come with knowing Jesus, including the freedom they have received through His blood. The singer acknowledges that the road ahead may still be rough, but they will not waiver because they know that one day they will see His face again. The song ends with a reminder of Jesus' promise to return, and those who have depended on Him will soar away on wings of love.

Overall, the song speaks to the Christian faith, and the journey towards eternity. The singer's desire to know more about their Lord reflects the idea of constant growth in one's faith and spirituality. The promises of rewards in heaven remind the listener of the ultimate goal of reaching the eternal home.

Line by Line Meaning

While travelling through this world of sorrow
While journeying through the difficult times of life

I'm on my way to gloryland
I am headed towards eternal salvation

I'll not turn back for some tomorrow
I won't give up or be discouraged by what may lie ahead

My trials here I'll understand
I will come to comprehend the purpose of my struggles in this life

Chorus
Refrain

I want to know more (I want to know more) about my Jesus (yes I do)
I desire to deepen my relationship with Jesus

I want to know more (yes I want to know more) about my Lord (my blessed Lord)
I long to increase my knowledge of the Lord

I want to know more (I want to know more) about that mansion (heavenly mansion)
I am eager to learn about my heavenly dwelling place

I'm gonna receive (I'm gonna receive) as my reward (my rich reward)
I will receive my just compensation in the afterlife

I want to know more (I want to know more) about that homeland (wonderful homeland)
I am curious to learn more about my heavenly homeland

I mean to go there (I mean to go there) someday, somehow (someday, somehow)
I am determined to make it to heaven no matter what

And after I reach (and after I reach) that heavenly city (heavenly city)
Once I get to my final destination in heaven

I mean to know more (yes I'm gonna know more) that I know now (than I know now)
I will continue to grow my knowledge and understanding of the Lord in the afterlife

I'm glad I know the blessed savior
I am joyous that I know and have a relationship with Jesus

For through His blood He set me free
I was redeemed and liberated from sin by His sacrifice

Though rough the road I shall not waiver
Despite any hardships or difficulties, my faith will remain steadfast

For some glad day His face I'll see
One day, I will be granted the blessing of seeing Jesus Christ

He promised when His soul ascended
Jesus promised his eventual return to heaven

""I'm coming back"" the Lord did say
He unequivocally assured us of his return

If on His promise you've depended
If you trust in his pledge and rely on his word

On wings of love you'll soar away
You will ascend to heaven with a full heart filled with love

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Written by: LEE ROY ABERNATHY

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