Elijah Lyrics
Rich Mullins
Lyrics
The Jordan is waiting for me to cross through
My heart is aging I can tell
So Lord, I'm begging for one last favor from You
Here's my heart take it where You will
This life has shown me how we're mended and how we're torn
How it's okay to be lonely as long as you're free
Sometimes my ground was stoney
And sometimes covered up with thorns
And only You could make it what it had to be
And now that it's done
Well if they dressed me like a pauper
Or if they dined me like a prince
If they lay me with my fathers
Or if my ashes scatter on the wind
I don't care
But when I leave I want to go out like Elijah
With a whirlwind to fuel my chariot of fire
And when I look back on the stars
It'll be like a candlelight in Central Park
And it won't break my heart to say goodbye
There's people been friendly, but they'd never be your friends
Sometimes this has bent me to the ground
Now that this is all ending
I want to hear some music once again
'Cause it's the finest thing that I have ever found
But the Jordan is waiting
Though I ain't never seen the other side
Still they say you can't take in the things you have here
So on the road to salvation
I stick out my thumb and He gives me a ride
And His music is already falling on my ears
There's people been talking
They say they're worried about my soul
Well, I'm here to tell you I'll keep rocking
'Til I'm sure it's my time to roll
And when I do
When I leave I want to go out like Elijah
With a whirlwind to fuel my chariot of fire
And when I look back on the stars
It'll be like a candlelight in Central Park
And it won't break my heart to say goodbye
'Cause when I leave I want to go out like Elijah
With a whirlwind to fuel my chariot of fire
And when I look back on the stars
It'll be like a candlelight in Central Park
And it won't break my heart to say goodbye
Song & Lyrics Facts
Rich Mullins' song, "Elijah," was released in 1999 as part of the album A Liturgy, a Legacy, and a Ragamuffin Band. The lyrics were written by Rich Mullins himself, who is considered one of the most influential Christian artists of all time.
It is a folk-rock genre that has become an anthem for many Christians around the world. The album featured a band of various members including Beaker, Phil Naish, Chris McHugh, and Jimmy Abegg. The song tells the story of Elijah's faith and courage when facing the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. It also speaks to the power of God and how He will always be with us even in our darkest moments. It is a reminder that we should never give up hope or forget about His promises. Rich Mullins' powerful lyrics are still remembered today, reminding listeners of the importance of having faith in God no matter what challenges life throws your way.