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Pictures In The Sky
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Aug 14, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Rich Mullins' song 'Pictures in the Sky' is a reflective and joyful meditation on seeing God's presence and promises in the natural world, particularly in the clouds. The lyrics express a longing for heaven while finding comfort and hope in the beauty of creation, which serves as a reminder of God's love and power. Mullins references Jacob's ladder and the idea of the world unfolding with whispers of hope and shouts of glory, encouraging listeners to look upward and trust in God's ultimate plan. The song blends wonder with faith, celebrating the way earthly sights can point to eternal truths.
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Lord Jesus You are the One
Who made the heavens
And You'll take me there someday
But till that time they'll hang around
To say that You love me
And down here on earth
It's hard to keep in mind
When the days are hazy
The sun still shines
But if my head's in the clouds
It suits me just fine
'Cause they're what's above me
And there the world unfolds
Right before me
With whispers of hope
And shouts of glory
I like to see the pictures
Way up in the sky
It looks like moving pictures
When the clouds go by
I like to see the pictures
Way up in the sky
It looks like moving pictures
When the clouds go by (by by by)
Lord Jesus You are the One
Who sends the clouds
That roll along
On the crest of the wind
I look up I see in them Your power
See the vapor trail
Reddened in the setting sun
It's like a heavenly blessing
On a trail of crumbs
See the light beam burning bright
Shining like a rung
On Jacob's ladder
And there the world unfolds
Right before me
With whispers of hope
And shouts of glory
I like to see the pictures
Way up in the sky
It looks like moving pictures
When the clouds go by
I like to see the pictures
Way up in the sky
It looks like moving pictures
When the clouds go by (by by by)
When the clouds go by
And there the world unfolds
Right before me
With whispers of hope
And shouts of glory
I like to see the pictures
Way up in the sky
It looks like moving pictures
When the clouds go by
I like to see the pictures
Way up in the sky
It looks like moving pictures
When the clouds go
I like to see the pictures
Way up in the sky
It looks like moving pictures
When the clouds go by
I like to see the pictures
Way up in the sky
It looks like moving pictures
When the clouds go... by (by by by)
(By by by)
I see another world
(By by by)
I see another world
(By by by)
I see another world