The Third Heaven Lyrics - Singles - Carman

I was still aware of those around me 

I could hear their cries and sense their grief 

But was physically incapable 

Of responding to them in any way 

There was surprisingly no sensation of death 

But without doubt, I knew I was dying 

As my spirit and body naturally 

And without effort began to separate 

An entirely new dimension of reality unfolded 

Like the slow opening of a rare flower 

Celestial mysteries were revealed from beyond 

The atmosphere was permeated 

With the healing melody of an invisible choir 

And I knew I had entered the domain of the living God 

My eyes beheld a vast concourse of souls from every nation 

Dressed in the spotless garments of the redeemed 

With a loud voice they echoed praises to their King 

I saw a mighty throne around which was seated 

Four and twenty elders with crowns of glory 

And like the sound of rushing waters they began to sing 

Holy, holy, holy 

They sang 

Holy, holy, holy 

I heard them say 

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord 

They said 

Holy, holy, holy 

Holy, holy, holy 

Holy, holy, holy is Lord 

The whole principle of living was different 

Food and water wasn't needed to sustain life 

There was no mental agony, tears 

Source of tears or any physical pain 

Light did not come from one source like the sun 

But God's glory illuminated everything 

So shadows did not exist, neither did elemental changes 

Like snow, storms or even rain 

Then, in all of it's pristine graduer, I saw the Holy City 

Suspended like a cube at the expanse of eternity 

Fifteen hundred miles high and just as deep as it was wide 

Indescribable colors were refracting everywhere 

From the precious stones it was made of 

With twelve angels guarding the gates 

Fashioned from one solid pearl on each side 

Then, from behind me, I could sense the presence 

Of one whose virtue shot through the very fibers of my being 

As I slowly turned, a glorious radiance consumed my eyes 

His silhouette was backdropped by the immense sea of glass 

And for the very first time 

My eyes beheld one altogether lovely 

The Lily of the Valley, the Fairest of Ten Thousands 

My Lord, my Saviour Jesus Christ 

I threw up my hands and cried 

Holy, holy, holy 

Holy, holy, holy 

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord 

My soul said 

Holy, holy, holy 

Holy, holy, holy 

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord 

His eyes were filled with tenderness 

Encouragement, strength and love 

His countenance proclaimed He knew everything 

There was to know or ever worth knowing 

Being with Him was to have everything I ever wanted 

Be everything I ever imagined 

And arrive at everywhere I only dreamed of going 

Then the same Voice that spoke the worlds into existence 

Spoke my name in affectionate tones 

He said, "My beloved child, there are those left behind 

Who are deeply grieved at your death 

They've prayed I return you to your earthly life 

And because of their faithfulness to Me 

I am willing to grant their request" 

I said, "Lord, if my loved ones only knew 

The limitless wonders of Heaven 

If they could steal but one brief glimpse of glory 

I know what they would do" 

"Because they loved me, they'd never ask 

That I return to the confines of my human body 

Lord, I can't go back, please let me stay with You" 

For You are the resurrection of the life 

The Son of the Living God 

You're the only one worthy of honor 

And glory and power and praise 

Master, only You make all things new 

For You alone are Lord and God, Saviour and King 

And forever and ever, throughout all eternity 

I'll join the hosts of heaven 

As they praise You day, after day, after day singing 

Lord of all the Earth 

Forever He shall reign 

Lord of glory, lamb of God 

And holy is His name 

My soul says 

Lord of all the Earth 

Forever He shall reign 

Lord of glory, lamb of God 

And holy is His name 

And holy is His name