“Heaven On Earth” is a plea for God to act powerfully. This prayer is evident in the lyrics: “Send Your Spirit, we are crying out/Heaven on earth here and now.” We know that God is omnipresent—He is everywhere, all the time, all at once. Additionally, we understand that the Holy Spirit dwells within everyone who has placed their faith in Jesus. However, there are moments when God uniquely reveals His presence and power in our lives and our world. That’s the type of divine movement the Newsboys long for in “Heaven On Earth.” You can use the words of this song to express the same desire.
The lyrics of “Heaven On Earth” draw heavily from Acts 2, which recounts the story of God pouring out the Holy Spirit on His church, empowering them—and us today—to be witnesses of Jesus to the ends of the earth. Once timid followers of Jesus began to preach the gospel boldly, thousands believed in Jesus and dedicated their lives to Him, forming a godly community. From there, throughout the book of Acts, we see how God used His people to spread the message of Jesus, strengthen believers in their faith, and witness lives, entire cities, and regions transformed by His power. God can and still does work similarly today, touching our hearts individually when we feel stagnant in our faith, churches, communities, or even in cities and nations.
Let this song inspire you to pray and believe for God to renew your walk with Him and bring hope to the world that needs to know Him. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to witness a little piece of heaven on earth in your corner of the world?
Acts 1:8 (NLT): “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Lyrics I’ve seen the beauty of the grave wide open Resurrection power, the curse is broken
Jesus is the way The truth, the life, the only way Holy is the name, Yahweh
One way, Jesus, set our hearts on fire Send Your Spirit, we are crying out Heaven on earth here and now (oh, here and now) One way, Jesus, Holy Ghost revival Send Your thunder, let it shake this ground Heaven on earth here and now
Send rushing winds and tongues of fire Speak in the Spirit and start revival
Jesus is the way The truth, the life, the only way Holy is the name, Yahweh
One way, Jesus, set our hearts on fire Send Your Spirit, we are crying out Heaven on earth here and now (oh, here and now) One way, Jesus, Holy Ghost revival Send Your thunder, let it shake this ground Heaven on earth here and now
Fire fell in the upper room (Holy Spirit, we call on You, Holy Spirit, we call on You) Prophecies were coming true (Holy Spirit, we call on You, we welcome You, we welcome You) Every tongue, they heard the news (Holy Spirit, we call on You, Holy Spirit, we call on You) Then 3,000 turned to You (Holy Spirit, we call on You, we welcome You, we welcome You)
One way, Jesus, set our hearts on fire
Send Your Spirit, we are crying out
Heaven on earth here and now (oh, here and now)
One way, Jesus, Holy Ghost revival
Send Your thunder, let it shake this ground
Heaven on earth here and now (oh, here and now)
Oh, heaven on earth here and now
This article was initially published on 89.5 KTSY.
Jasmin Patterson is a lifelong Christian music fan passionate about helping others connect with Christ. Serves in college ministry and loves to write for seekers and believers, helping them discover and live biblical Christianity.
NEW!THE YEAR THAT WAS
Top 10 Editorial 2024
NRT Staff interviews, devotionals, and editorial that took off this year
ADVERTISEMENT
NEW!THE YEAR THAT WAS
Top 10 News 2024
The top Christian music news headlines of the year
NEW!THE YEAR THAT WAS
Top 10 Songs 2024
NRT's Kevin Davis shares his favorite songs from the past year
NEW!THE YEAR THAT WAS
Top 10 Albums 2024
NRT's Kevin Davis shares his favorite albums from the past year
NEW!NRT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Amanda Jenkins
The Chosen's Bible Series author talks to NRT
