I Then Shall Live

Since I met them first in my recording studio outside of Chicago in the late 1960s, Bill and Gloria Gaither have ministered to me with their music and lyrics perhaps more than any other musical ministry. I saw one of their TV specials last night, and heard for the first time a set of lyrics that Gloria had written for Jean Sibelius' time-honored tune "Finlandia." I was quickly on the Internet looking for the lyrics.

I found not only the lyrics, but a video of the Gaither Vocal Band performing the song. May it enrich your soul as it did mine.

Gaither Vocal Band I Then Shall Live lyrics

I then shall live as one who’s been forgiven;
I’ll walk with joy to know my debts are paid.
I know my name is clear before my Father;
I am His child, and I am not afraid.
So greatly pardoned, I’ll forgive my brother,
The law of love I gladly will obey.

I then shall live as one who’s learned compassion;
I’ve been so loved that I’ll risk loving too.
I know how fear builds walls instead of bridges;
I’ll dare to see another’s point of view.
And when relationship demand commitment,
Then I’ll be there to care and follow through.

Your kingdom come around and through and in me;
Your power and glory, let them shine through me;
Your Hallowed name, O may I bear with honor,
And may You living Kingdom come in me.
The Bread of Life, O may I share with honor,
And may You feed a hungry world through me.
Amen. Amen. Amen.

Text © 1981 Gaither Music Company.