Grant, Amy - The Now And The Not Yet Lyrics






No longer what we were before, but not all that we will be
Tomorrow when we lock the door on all our compromising
When He appears, He'll draw us near
And we'll be changed by His glory
Wrapped up in His glory

We will be like Him
For we shall see Him as He is
No longer what we saw before, but not all that we will see
Tomorrow when we lock the door on all our disbelieving
When He appears, our view will clear
And we'll be changed by His glory
Wrapped up in His glory

But I'm caught in between the now and the not yet
Sometimes it feels like forever and ever
That I've been reaching to be all that I am
But I'm only a few steps nearer
Yet I'm nearer

No longer what we were before, but not all that we will be
Tomorrow when we lock the door on all our compromising
And He appears, He'll draw us near
And we'll be changed by His glory
Wrapped up in His glory

When He appears, He'll draw us near
And we'll be changed by His glory
Wrapped up in His glory





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  1. J.... R....

    Wonderful memories of a past day. Remember driving my car listening to this beautiful worship and being alone with the LORD. So many happy times. Thank God for artists like Amy Grant. Some of the album that she did never alone was a great blessing also. For those of you who have been believers you know what I mean. God love you ALL

  2. P.... F....

    Maranatha Come Lord Jesus

  3. D.... C....

    I wrote a book, "The Now & The Not Yet" - I think it will help people understand the meaning of this song from the Scripture! Love this!

  4. Y.... V....

    Just listening to this cause someone (an unbeliever person) brought me poster board found at goodwill for a few bucks with these words: no longer what we were before but not all that we will be ...and i was like, It's God speaking to me??? So I google it and this song came out...not to mention I got a guitar not long ago with a sticker saying: "born to be free"...God its trying to reach me definitely!

    Y.... V....

    Yohannah V. ... I love that these words encouraged you! They come from God’s word to struggling believers in I John chapter 3. I know you posted this comment months ago and may have moved on to other focuses, but I hope you’ll listen to the song again and then read all that God says through the Apostle John in the book of 1 John! God’s word will blow you away! It’s where you can learn directly from Him!

  5. C.... F....

    I am sure a remastered version of this song would hit as many hearts today as it did when it was released back in 1984. I love all Amy Grant songs but I have to confess this one (and others of the same vein) magnifies her faith in Christ at the highest expression. I hope she will sing them back again. "Open arms" in its 2010 remastered version is an example.

  6. T.... V....

    Love the words....I forgot about this song.

  7. P.... M....

    really think this album had some of her most well written and performed songs on them...one of my faves!

  8. D.... L....

    I finally understand

  9. f.... v....

    Powerful song and one of her best!

    f.... v....

    She was so much more inspired in those days if you ask me

    f.... v....

    @calutron00
    Indeed!!

  10. R.... Z....

    wrapped up in his glory ,,,,,,

  11. P.... S....

    Beautiful Song

  12. c.... ....

    This song touches me deeply. So encouraging and so exciting as we go through this life and face the struggles that we face. Thankful for this song and how God has used it to remind so many of us about this truth for all who are in Christ "No longer what we were before, but not all that we will be".........Looking forward to what is to come even as I am thankful to the Lord for every day now.

  13. M.... L....

    This is Amy Grant's best album.

    M.... L....

    Totally agree

  14. N.... C....

    This is an awesome song of Amy's! It never got any airplay but I've always loved it since I bought her "Straight Ahead" LP back in 1984. The words are great and so true.

  15. J.... M....

    Beautiful song.

  16. R.... M....

    Love the songs off of this album. This was such a great one.

  17. m.... ....

    Amy, this was your high point.