The Brandenberger Family, a group of skilled folk and bluegrass musicians, recently gifted their audience with an uplifting rendition of ‘Over in the Glory Land.’ This profound hymn brings a reminder that Earth is a temporary dwelling for believers, and a promise of an eternal home awaits beyond this life.
The performance, shared on YouTube, features six musicians masterfully handling various instruments on a modest stage that is likely located in a small church. In a symbolic display of their faith, a large cross takes a prominent position on the wall behind the musicians throughout the video.
The opening verse sings:
I’ve a home prepared where the saints abide
Over in the glory land
I long to be by my Savior’s side
Over in the glory land
As the song progresses, the musicians beautifully detail the expectations of their ultimate destination. They croon about joining the company of angels, the anticipation of their heavenly mansion, and above all, the joyous prospect of beholding the Lord and spending eternity with Him. The joy these thoughts bring permeates through their heartfelt performance.
The unpredictability of the length of our earthly existence is a reality we all face. The musicians, through their hymn, reiterate that despite this uncertainty, the promise of Jesus Christ and His sacrificial act on the cross gifts believers the hope of an eternal life with Him.
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” – John 14:3
