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As Long As I'm Here
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Aug 17, 2026 updated
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Brandon Heath's song 'As Long as I'm Here' reflects on a life lived with purpose and love, anticipating the afterlife while cherishing the present journey. The lyrics express a desire to leave the world better and to love well, acknowledging personal growth and dependence on God's guidance. The song balances hope for heaven with gratitude for today, emphasizing prayer and perseverance. It conveys a humble awareness of human frailty and the comforting assurance of God's presence throughout life.
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Some day I'll pass through the great sky above
And the first thing I'll ask is how well did I love
Did I leave the world any better than it was before?
Of all the things I've done, could I have done any more?
'Cause it took me a while just to find my feet
And to learn how to stand on my own
But You gave me the heart and the time I would need
To find You and make it back home where I belong
Some day I'll go to the great, wide beyond
Where Moses and Mary and Jacob and my loved ones have gone
But I will rejoice in today and the journey I'm on
And I'll keep on praying and pressing on until dawn
'Cause it took me a while just to find my feet
And to learn how to stand on my own
But You gave me the heart and the time I would need
To find You and make it back home where I belong
Only to see a glimpse of Your face
To peek in to Heaven, time and space
Oh, to feel my own frailty and tremble in fear
To know You are with me as long as I'm here
Oh, as long as I'm here
Some day I'll pass through the great sky above
And the first thing I'll ask is how well did I love