Josh Garrels - A Long Way
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- "A Long Way" from Josh Garrels full length album "Home" (2015)
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Lyrics:
There’s a time in our lives
To return, sacrifice
Wild grass has grown high
On the path between our lives
There’s a light in the trees
It’s closer now, I’m on my knees
Oh Father, forgive me, please
I came a long, long way back home
To see you one more time
‘Cause I came a long, long way back home
To see you and say Goodbye
Father’s hands work the ground
Turns the soil, lays it down
Everything done and said
Lives beyond the quick and the dead
Heritage passed along
To the sons like a blessed song
So raise your voices on high tonight
We came a long, long way back home
To see you one more time
‘Cause we came a long, long way back home
To see you and say Goodbye
To hold you and say Goodbye, Goodbye
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I’m not a Christian, but I don’t have to be one to recognize that this might just be art in its purest and most sincere form. I can hear the belief in his voice, see it in his eyes, his faith. And I truly respect that.
Your absolutely right you don’t have to be a Christian to express appreciation for art just as you don’t have to be an atheist to walk into an art gallery and find appreciation for the art displayed on the wall. But this is more than just appreciating of art. This is about re-establishing a relationship with the artist. The artist who not only speaks through His art but redeems it, satisfies it and walks with it. This is the essence of what it means to be human being to be in relationship with the one who gave it us our being. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
John 1:1-5
Crimson, I pray you search out the truth. The greatest sacrifice was made by God Himself for the sins of the world through Jesus the Christ. He willingly laid down His life to atone for the sins of ALL of us- when He never sinned. Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sin. All have sinned and broken God's commandments and all are unworthy to enter the kingdom of God without being cleansed of all unrighteousness. It's the righteousness of the Son of God- Jesus, that God sees in us at Judgment and not our own good works. To be right with God, we must repent, humble ourselves before God, cry out to the Lord and earnestly seek Him while He may be found. It's too late when we die. Seek Him friend.
God bless you and I pray that soon you’ll come to the knowledge that Jesus loves you and that he died on the cross for you so that you don’t have to go to hell if you ask for forgiveness and repent of your sins and finally make him your Lord🙏🏾 he loved you before he created the world and he wants a relationship with you he brought me from a living hell and my life is amazing!💓 God bless you
@@sabrinalibakari1 Amen brother.
JESUS forgive me for not putting You first,have mercy and turn' my heart around again so i may serve only You Lord,forever and more .
My sentiments exactly ❤️
BROTHERS AND SISTERS Focus on the what's important for you can't not out SIN GODS AWESOME GRACE THATS THE BEUATY OF THE GOOD NEWS THATS JESUS CHRIST SAID IT IS FINISHED SO YOUR SALVATION AWAITS YOU FOR IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD NOT OF YOUR SELFS AMEN HALLELUJAH PRAISE GOD ALWAYS AND FOREVER MORE HALLELUJAH
Alexandra Hiltunen your father loves you , at times it's us not him that are distant . My sister , trust fall into his arms surrender n he'll catch you , I just went through this n could find my peace again .. But he was there the moment I hit the wall and gave me peace again ..... love you little sister ::: teddy lovell
No
Wow, that's a lot of faith. Praise God for the good work in your life 😊 🙏
Salvation is not about religion, Salvation is not a church, Salvation is a one on one personal relationship with Jesus Christ. give up the world and give in to Jesus.
I was watching a video which talks about something about "The problem with the Christian music" and one of the recommendations of good and authentical Christian music was Josh Garrels... This song is so unpredictable. Awesome!
Danilo Reis me too
same
I did the same to bro and Wow! this is good stuff.
Same here
Same
This song makes me feel nostalgic and introspective. Josh I believe the Lord has anointed you to reach the lost and the broken in this world in a way that a lot of people are unable. Bless you as you write, sing and play for the Glory of the Father!
thanks for not being afraid to say that.
Amen
We all have the same annointing...
We are all anointed to preach the Gospel, but the Lord has anointed us all in different ways. Not everyone is anointed to share the truth through songs. David was anointed in a way that brought Peace to Saul, not everyone in Israel had that same anointing.
We all have anointing(1 John 2:20), there are different gifts and talents, but we all have the same anointing. In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit was on the people, and that is not relevant to the New Testament, where the Spirit is in the people. He functioned differently. NT never speaks of different levels of anointing or different anointings. Sorry, but that WOF/Pentecostal doctrine is just not true.
Lord forgive me...I dont see you or feel you like I did before. Help me Jesus
Thank God for independent artists who are smart enough to stay far away from the corporate puppeteer machine of cheesy Christian pop music. God does not live in a box. Josh Garells is my go to on iTunes. When people ask what my favorite song is, I pull up an entire album.
My son recommended him to me. It's fantastic.
yeah man, tired of nonsense worships
Yeah Josh Garrels, has been a huge inspiration musically to me. I've heard it said that if we as Christians claim to worship the God of all creation, should we not (as those made in the image of God) reflect in some way that infinite creativity in our endeavors. Certainly in music and Christian art. In my opinion.
As long as Christ is preached. I'm happy. That's what Paul said 😊
I want future Christian movies to play music like this. We Christians deserve creative art, too!
I loved my ex (a lot), but she broke the trust in the relationship.
It was really hard to let her go, but I had to. This realization came when I was on a long term stay in Hawaii, 4000 miles away from home.
I remember listening to this on the way back, and it just completely fit where my head was at.. flying back to say goodbye to her.
Two years later I still think about that girl, but I know God has a plan for me. Heartbreak teaches us many things...
Much love people.
The Way i feel you.
You deserve someone better than your ex♡
The lord has that woman for you. Just trust his plans
#Amen
I hear ya Brother
I had no idea this was 'Christian music'... found it out from all of the comments. - I've been listening to this song on repeat for about 2 hours now. We will all hear what we want to hear. The truth. What a beautiful song that speaks to all of us.
this album gave me hope when I was in teen challenge rehab, when I had lost all the things of this world but gained our Lord and savior. thank you josh, glory be to God.
Chris Pinkston
Me too dude. I was in TC Oklahoma City and this was played regularly during reflection and prayer.
Wow I'm an atheist, but this song made me shiver. Talent. Thank you
Are you still an atheist?
@@JesusChrististheonlyway777
hi:
yes
It’s truly an amazing song. Thank you for not judging it just because it’s a song about faith. I respect your beliefs, but i still hope you find the truth and that you are saved through Jesus. God bless you, hope you are doing well
@@edgarmiranda1822 🥰 Jesus is the missing piece in you! Nothing or no one can fill this void in your soul but Him…“Wherefore, even as the Holy Ghost saith, Today if ye shall hear his voice, Harden not your hearts” {Hebrew 3:7-8}
Exactly, I’ve got a Christian friend who recommended me this and shit man, I’m not sure if I’m crying because of the song or because I’ve been playing video games for 3 hours.
There's a time in our lives
To return, sacrifice
Wild grass has grown high
On the path between our lives
There's a light in the trees
It's closer now, I'm on my knees
Oh Father, forgive me, please
I came a long, long way back home
To see you one more time
'Cause I came a long, long way back home
To see you and say Goodbye
Father's hands work the ground
Turns the soil, lays it down
Everything done and said
Lives beyond the quick and the dead
Heritage passed along
To the sons like a blessed song
So raise your voices on high tonight
We came a long, long way back home
To see you one more time
'Cause we came a long, long way back home
To see you and say Goodbye
To hold you and say Goodbye,
Goodbye
Thanks so much:)
Thanks much. I was staggering to find lyrics.
#SayGoodbye
Gracias
thanks
Until yesterday I was on holiday in Denmark with friends, when I heard that the health of my beloved grandma deteriorated quite rapidly. Yesterday I took the long way home on a train, to see her one last time. After the long day spent in the train, I could spend some time with her in the evening, hold her hand, say goodbye. About an hour after I left her last night she passed away with my mother holding her. This morning I put on some music on shuffle and this song came on and I had to cry. You are loved, dear grandma.
I just discovered this song. Man have I been missing out. Anyway in my spirit I felt that he's singing from the prodigal sons perspective. He came back to the father thinking that the father would not accept him due to his sin and turn him away. Hence the words to see you one more time, to hold you and say goodbye.
Has anyone else felt this way or am I way off?
Makes total sense
Makes so much sense ! I agree 100% I see it this way too
#WeAllTogether
Nah I felt the same way. One of my favorite Josh Garrels songs (At The Table) is about the prodigal son, and these lyrics kind of remind me of that song - maybe that's why.
I never thought of it this way but i think this is a great idea.
I struggle so much with addictions and doubt. Please pray for me everyone.
Rise Up Buddy, Above All The Negative
And Create a Positive
When You Rise They Fall
Your Demons, Your Fears, Your obstacles, All Crumble Before you
They Are There For A Reason
Make It One They Remember
God Bless You Brother Stay Strong And Keep Your Eyes To The Sky 🙏 Prayers Sent
Will be praying brother 🙏🏽🤲🏽🫂🦋
He will deliver anyone who asks and I'm a living testimony of this. I've seen literal miracles before my eyes on behalf of me and my daughters time after time. You are loved. 🩵💚🤍 I pray you are doing better now
@@ericaharoldwashington5328 Thank you man
I used to have the same issues. Ive been sober for over 2 years now. I had to go through some tough times, but i realize now that god was with me the whole time. I don't miss it. it's no longer a struggle. It's a real miracle. If it can happen for me, it can happen for you.
Be strong brothers and sisters the journey is long and tough but through Christ we find joy, peace and strength to move forward.
Hands down in my opinion, thr most humble, gospel centered worship singer/musician. So non mainstream, and deep lyrics. I appreciate and have so much love for you my fellow brothers in Christ, your a blessing Josh Garrels. My son who is 7 knows this song almost by heart 🙌..Everytime I put it on, he comes running into the room and starts singing 🤘....
Im agnostic, but for 7 years, I have been coming back to Josh Garrel's music. When I found him, my gf and I were going through a dark time in our lives. Coming back now that things are better, something about the music and the message touches down deep into my soul. You don't even have to be a Christian to feel spirtually connected to this. This is art.
God made you. He knows you ❤
Such a great song !
Not a Christian here, even if I believe in the supreme (but it’s all understood).
I have just read about « the problem with CCM ». The subject is completely unknown here, in Europe / France.
The life is not a long quiet river, Christian or not.
This kind of music and lyrics help me to pass threw difficulties.
It pushes me to try becoming a better man in my everyday life.
👋 from Holland
I think the difference between being a Christian and not is that while the sea is rough for all people alike, Jesus throws you a life vest in case you fall off the boat so you don't sink into the abyss. And then after your voyage you go home to a beautiful place of incorruption to dine an unimaginable feast with all the best of your friends, including Him :) and the joy and peace lasts eternally. But the journey is not easy, in fact much harder for the real Christians because we suffer as Christ did (denying the flesh and the things of this world), for His Name's sake. HalleluYah!
This song makes me wanna live an authentic life, leaving a soft legacy, being a blessing for those in need as a medical doctor.
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That's wonderful. Doctors have a lot of tough decisions ahead of them w/ the gene therapy vaccine rollout, and which side of it they will stand on. Go digging into the studies on them, like for past SARS vaccine failures and current side effect studies. You'll be pretty stunned. Dr. McCollough and Michael Yeadon a couple of people to listen to.
Freakin do it. Enjoy yourself in God. Don’t let the devil or his demons get you around all that death.
This song hits deep. My father was ill at the hospital and passed away. This song helped me heal.
“A Long Way” by “Josh Garrels” is a powerful song with equally deep meaning and emotional impact that speaks of loss and return, portrayed through an empathic music & lyric that resonates common experience and understanding. It’s hard not to be moved by Josh Garrels music. ~ Stewart Brennan, World United Music
The Scary Truth Is This Song Has Not One Meaning At All
Because It Means Something Different To Any and Everyone Who Listens to It
But For Some Reason We Can All Relate To This
Think About That
And God Bless You 🙏
This has reached me in the pits of hell! I can barely see thru my tears, to type my appreciation for reaching me all the way out here! I'm so lost and afraid.
Oh heavenly father my Lord Jesus Christ forgive my ways, and my stupidity. I am lost and so want to be found. Once walked a straight line now I weave all over. I wish I felt strong but I feel as if I am withering away. I need you so much in my life. But cannot sense you no more. It breaks every piece of me. My tears I cry and my heart bleeds for you. I miss you. Forgive me for my ignorance and my blind ways. You say to Love with all of your heart but when I do it gets thrown back crushed.
This is the first Christian music ive heard that I Like
Ed B Try youtube 100 billion X live Taya for another good group making quality Christian worship music
Ikr he ROCKS
Ed B if you like this try Steven crowder. Start with back to the Garden
maybe try Jason Upton? I like him, anyways. Yeah, Josh Garrels is great.
You should listen to Elvis, he has a lot of great Christian music
Father’s hands work the ground
Turns the soil, lays it down
This speaks of our Father in Heaven tilling the soil of stony hearts or fallow ground to give us a heart of flesh. It speak of how he works in our the soil of our hearts to make it soil where his word can grow and take root. This is something we can't do on our own. He draws us before we even know how badly we need him. So that we might be like trees plant by a stream. -Psalm 1. Praise my Father in Heaven who loved me and sent his son Jesus so I could have a relationship with him. For he is my reward and portion. All glory and honor to my Father in Heaven through Jesus Christ my Lord.
+namron019 I have to say I don't see this alluding to our Father in Heaven when I read/hear those words. What really resonates with me is an earthly father and son relationship and how earthly fathers should bless their sons! This is for you, FATHERS! When you read the whole passage, the admonition is to lift your voices high... because your words are like a heritage passed to your sons. For those who are fathers, this probably resonates with you. Your words/interactions with your sons is like a farmer turning the soil.... it's a beautiful word picture. And as he says, your efforts with your sons will outlive you.
namron019 Amen!
Interesting interpretation. Like the bible the song may be on more than one level . K
AMEN Glory To God in The highest!!!! 🙏✝️
Well said brother. Jesus Christ is my hope, he showed me grace when all I deserve is hell.
This is so... nostalgic and painful but sweet. I`m overwhelmed.This music has a creative mind behind. It`s a masterpiece.
I apppreciate you, JOSH GARRELS.
A vontade de chorar é grande ouvindo Josh Garrels
How am I just discovering Josh!? Amazing stuff. God works in amazing ways. I think I needed a reminder.
I heard this song for the first time while traveling the south island of New Zealand. It was extra amazing travelling through the mountains. Keep doing what you do Josh! It's very much appreciated.
On the radio?
Josh, me & my wife just came across your music. Very good, unique, original, anointed! Modern day poetic. Keep following His leading man! Just wanted to encourage you!
Finally some Christian music that isnt a brainless, repetitive, uncreative mess. This has TRUE emotions and meaning behind it 👏👏👏
Glory to God with this worship & voice & all the talent displayed. All glory to Papa, lord Jesus and our Holy Spirit 🔥
Lord,forgive me for not putting you first and help me fight my demons I can't do it without you.
I relisten to this over and over and every time I wish I could like it again haha! Just enjoy Josh Garrels' lyrics so much.
I was living in so much son for so long and He still appeared to me. Jesus and His Father and Spirit have completely transformed me.
Oh man, truth has been sowed into this song from head to toe.
The one line “Heritage passed along” really spoke to me. Salvation is our inheritance from the father.
I can’t find where it says what I’m thinking exactly, but I know it’s in the book of Hebrews.
Beautiful, beautiful song.
I really appreciate how all the songs on the CD work so well with each other. Really if you actually want music that brings the essence of "home," you have to listen to the CD in its entirety. I think it's an album that's truly from the heart, and it's very much needed. I usually listen to techno, but I can SING this entire album, and for me that's saying a lot. When I first heard the album I thought "huh, I'm not sure what to think." But boy did the heart win me over--and it's one of, if not my favorite album now.
So Josh, or anyone connected with making this album(if you actually read this): Thank you. Thank you for sharing your heart, and a piece of your home with us. It has encouraged me in times I just wanted to feel at home, and at times I simply wanted to rejoice to the Lord. You are a gift that I continually appreciate.
Josh is just talented...thank God for artists like him...he brings a certain kind of flavour with his work. Fan.
Wow! It is a gift to be able to give a 30,000 foot view along with a microscopic view in the same song. The peculiar ones will get this!
His music reaches deep into my soul. I have been hoping and praying for truly wonderful music which also carries the resonance of the spirit to the listener. Josh’s is it and hopefully just the beginning. Like sustenance to a spiritually impoverished world.
Agent X brought me here. This song speaks to me in many ways.Love it
JOSH,,,I LOVE YOUR SONGS SO MUCH.......FEEL IT IN MY SOUL....YOUR DEPTH OF THOUGHTS, MEANINGS ARE SO TRUE....
This so directly spoke to my family situation, with my brothers. And parents. From the wild grass grown high, on the road between our lives, (separated and distant) to a heritage (Christian) passed along, to the sons (5 of us) like a blessed song. All in the context of saying goodbye. It's ridiculous how much of this song is applicable. I'd say more but it's not my place, and we are still in the midst of it all. It's a word for our family at this time.
Amazing Music. Josh I am so glad that the lord let me find you. Keep up your amazing job. Awsom, simply awsom.
You sir, are truly blessed by God. Your songs practically changed my life. Though full credit does go to the Creator 😊
I'd Have To Agree Completely This Man Deserves to Be Heard
Some Heavy Words
This song reminds me of my Grandpa Lane who passed away about 2 years ago. I was at work and my youngest sister came to tell me with my first cousin that he was really sick and that we had to leave as soon as possible. We flew to Detroit from MSP, and got there about 3 hours before he passed. Thanks to God who rescued Josh Garrels, and has given him this amazing talent to encourage the Christian brother and sisters on this journey we have here on earth. I'll always remember my Grandpa Bill who grew on a dirt poor farm in SE MIssouri, and made a new life and family in the Detroit area. He was a southern gentleman and is greatly missed. See you in the bye and bye Grandpa!
The white owl song kicked my face in. Love this song also. It speaks to me.
a very big thanks from France, Josh!
WOW THE TRUTH PLEASE FORGIVE ME I HAVE HAD ANOTHER STROKE WHEN I HAD HEART FAILURE I'M SLOWLY RETURNING
I LOVE YOU ALL THE TRUTH WOW SO BEAUTIFUL THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS JOSH.
His voice, his lyrics, his melody is beautiful!!!
“I like the night. Without the dark, we'd never see the stars.”
If It Wasnt for the Stars You Would Have No Darkness
Thank the Light For that
You Don't Need The Dark To See The Light
You Need The Light To See The Dark
I call this " being anointed." Powerful!!!
This Song inspired me to write a Song again for My Father in Heaven, you lost your Way when you Lost your Why.
Iam Here to be conformed to the Image of His Son Jesus. One Line out of that Song is :
I was working for your Favor not Grace thats why I'am broken in My Works like filty rags ,
My Saviors Spirit fills the cracks and the whole inside, Lord I have a feeling like a Lost My Way and there is a hole inside , you really gave your Life to make me whole Inside , You are My Why thats Why I didn't lost my way even if My Why means that I lose my Life.
THE HOLY NETWORK BEAUTIFUL 💎🙌🏾
@@KayleighStarkey12 thx
I heard this song and it reached my ❤️ that hasn't been touched in awhile. Really beautiful.
How we all came back to this beauty of a song after the movie "Agent X"..
One of the best songs I have ever heard. Amazing. Humbling.
It will always be a good day, when started with Mr.Garrels. A stack of banana pancakes doesn't hurt either.
I feel the Holy Spirit so strongly when I listen to your music!
I love this song, i dont know how it makes me feel. Happysad kind of, thats why i love it
Jesus Christ My Lord and savior amen 🙏🏾
This song no matter what im going through always brings me to God's presence. Fills me with his love and reminds me that I'm his daughter and nothing can touch me bc im his 😇
God bless you Josh Garrels.
Oh man. I'm speechless! That was perfection.
Love the imagery of lake Dillon and buffalo mountain, somehow when I'm there I always feel a little closer to God and little closer to home
In tears. Thank you.
blessed be the Lord
forever
God giving talent. Praise you lord. Great song
quite possibly the most emotional song i’ve heard . truly magic
Stunning. Not your traditional Christian music but then we are all diverse and certain music speaks to certain people.
Best mistake I ever had, was looking up good music and stumbling upon you and john. Lol. See you soon brother!
Been playing this song more than a few times - thinking about life. I turn 53 tomorrow and my kids really don’t know me. It’s my fault I’m sure. Father forgive me please.
Well what are doing buddy! Go be Dad AGAIN! ✴️💪❤️
WOW. I was introduced to Josh Garrels music from the song White Owl from a game trailer and I am not hooked. What an amazing voice.
My favorite song from album.
wow. this has just become one of my favorite music videos. Absolutely unbelievable.
What an amazing video..easily one of the best I've seen. It does justice to his amazing music.
When I am sad I listen to this song and it always helps me feel better,all of Josh Garrels songs are so good!!
That song moved me. Hello Jason that song was great and I saw your car. I could tell by the seat. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Glory to the Father. Our Father who was Glorified through the Son. Praise Glory and Honor be to your name on high!!!!
Wat kind of person would thumb down a piece like this.. this world 😔
Without a doubt.....EPIC.
Truely a beautiful song that makes me want to cry. Powerful message too.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of my favorite stories ever.
I love your songs (Brazilian living in Indonesia)
I Love This Song! The music is amazing and Josh's vocals are insanely cool.
Fantastic song
I see you Jesus!
I can feel god speaking in this music and it's got me all emotional I'm not the crying type at all but I'm letting go of pain I didn't know I had this music is true worship and im happy I found it
Me too Brother. Thank U for sharing your heart.
Man, I'm really glad I hear one of Josh's songs. I really like his voice. Oh AMAZON, Give this guy's album to me! Thanks Father of all!
Just heard this at the end of agent x. Just awesome!
y do all his songs stick in my head more than any other ones? 😉 lol .....amazing
His best song ever.
heard of josh yesterday and WOW!!! what a amazing artist a trully touching song my newest favorite artist
For me, this song is about me and my dad, who passed away in 2019. So glad I got to see him one last time.
I'm so in love with this song right now. So beautiful! So moving!
Hauntingly beautiful~
Losing my brother in law has been so hard on me and listening to this beautiful piece of art again, filled me up with so many emotions. Knowing that he's never coming home breaks me. He's a long way from home and I just wish it didn't have to be this way.
This song creeps me out in a good way...
I’m so glad you came to my church, I would have never know such beautiful music!
Love from Bangladesh ❤❤❤ still hearing in 2019..each and every time when i hear this song it feels like i lost my past..my soul is crying there 😞