When We All Get to Heaven

By E. E. Hewitt

Lyrics

1. 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.

Refrain:
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!

2. While we walk the pilgrim pathway
Clouds will overspread the sky;
But when trav'ling days are over
Not a shadow, not a sigh.

3. 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.

4. 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.

Bible Reference

John 14:2–3

About This Hymn

"When We All Get to Heaven" is a jubilant gospel hymn written by Eliza E. Hewitt in 1898, with music composed by Emily D. Wilson. Hewitt, a prolific American hymn writer, penned the words as an expression of her deep anticipation for the eternal joy and fellowship awaiting believers in heaven.

The hymn celebrates the Christian hope of reunion with Christ and the saints, drawing inspiration from Jesus’ promise in John 14:2–3. Its verses portray heaven as a place of perfect joy, freedom from trials, and everlasting praise, while the chorus bursts with exultation at the thought of “singing and shouting the victory.”

Emily D. Wilson’s lively, major-key melody complements the triumph and enthusiasm of the text, making the hymn a popular choice in Sunday schools, camp meetings, and revival services. More than a century after its composition, it remains a favorite for congregational singing, especially in services celebrating the hope of eternal life.