When We All Get To Heaven

Jonathan Anderson • September 29, 2025

“When We All Get to Heaven” is a hymn that lifts the heart upward. It’s full of joyful expectation, painting a picture of the day believers will be united with Christ forever. There’s no sorrow in this song — just gladness, unity, and hope for what’s coming. It reminds us that the trials of today are temporary, and the best is yet to come.

The Story Behind the Hymn

This hymn was written in 1898 by Eliza E. Hewitt, a schoolteacher who turned to hymn writing after a spinal injury left her bedridden for a season. During her recovery, she filled her time with writing poetry and music that reflected her deep faith and joy in Christ.


The melody was composed by Emily D. Wilson, and together their collaboration resulted in a hymn that has stood the test of time. “When We All Get to Heaven” became especially popular in tent meetings and revival gatherings, where its bright, singable tune lifted weary hearts and stirred believers with the hope of glory.


What Makes It Powerful

This hymn is powerful because it’s filled with promise. It doesn't ignore suffering — it simply refuses to let it have the final word. The chorus bursts with celebration, inviting everyone to look forward to the day we see Jesus face-to-face.


A perfect verse to match its message is Revelation 21:4 (NIV):

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

This hymn lets us sing that truth now — even as we wait.


My Violin Cover

When I arranged “When We All Get to Heaven” for violin, I let the melody carry that bright, cheerful tone, aiming for a sound that feels like a glimpse of what’s coming. I didn’t overcomplicate the arrangement — I wanted it to feel natural, like a song you’d hum on a walk home.


With Violin Hymns, I try to reflect the heart of the message. And this one? It’s all about looking ahead with joy.



Listen and Reflect

The video is below. As you listen, let your heart rest in the hope that this world is not the end. Whether you're in a season of joy or trial, remember: soon His beauty we’ll behold. When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be.

Lyrics


Sing the wondrous love of Jesus,

Sing His mercy and His grace;

In the mansions bright and blessed

He'll prepare for us a place.


When we all get to heaven,

what a day of rejoicing that will be!

When we all see Jesus,

we'll sing and shout the victory!


While we walk the pilgrim pathway

Clouds will overspread the sky;

But when trav'ling days are over

Not a shadow, not a sigh. 


Let us then be true and faithful,

Trusting, serving ev'ry day;

Just one glimpse of Him in glory

Will the toils of life repay. 


Onward to the prize before us!

Soon His beauty we'll behold;

Soon the pearly gates will open–

We shall tread the streets of gold.

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