I Was Glad

I Was Glad is a joyful, uplifting bluegrass gospel song inspired by Psalm 122:1–8, celebrating the blessing of gathering in the house of the Lord and the biblical call to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. From the opening words of King David's psalm to the heartfelt prayer for peace within Jerusalem's walls, this song brings Scripture to life through faith, fellowship, and praise. With lively banjo picking, bright mandolin, rhythmic acoustic guitar, warm country vocals, and an infectious bluegrass melody, this song captures the excitement of worshiping the Most High. Its joyful chorus invites brothers, sisters, and friends to lift their voices together, while its powerful closing prayer calls for peace to flow through Jerusalem like a mighty river. Inspired by David's words, "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD," this song reminds us that worship is a blessing, fellowship is a gift, and praying for Jerusalem remains a calling for God's people. 🙏 If this song brings joy to your heart, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help spread the Word of God through music! #IWasGlad #Psalm122 #BluegrassGospel #ChristianMusic #PrayForJerusalem #PeaceOfJerusalem #HouseOfTheLord #BluegrassMusic #CountryGospel #BibleInspiredMusic #WorshipMusic #JaggedTreeProductions I WAS GLAD I was glad when they said unto me, Come to the house of the Lord, With a joyful heart and a song to sing, We'll praise Him in one accord. Put my feet upon that holy ground, Where the faithful gathered before, Oh, my heart rejoiced when I heard them say, Let us go to the house of the Lord! Oh, I was glad, yes, I was glad, Best invitation I ever had! Come on, brothers, come on, friends, Lift your voices and sing again! Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, Let her gates stand strong and tall, May the Lord bring peace within her walls, And His blessings cover all! Up to Zion the tribes would go, With a thankful heart and song, To praise the name of the living God, Where His people all belong. There the thrones of David stood, Where the righteous judgments came, And the people lifted grateful hearts, To bless His holy name. Oh, I was glad, yes, I was glad, Best invitation I ever had! Come on, brothers, come on, friends, Lift your voices and sing again! Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, Let her gates stand strong and tall, May the Lord bring peace within her walls, And His blessings cover all! Let peace run down those ancient streets, Like a river rolling wide, Let the weary lay their burdens down, And let no fear abide. May peace dwell in her palaces, And joy within her gates, For my brethren and companions, Lord, Your peace is what I pray! Oh, I was glad, yes, I was glad, Best invitation I ever had! Let the banjo ring and the fiddle cry, Lift His praises to the sky! Let peace roll down through Jerusalem, Like a mighty river flows, Let her walls ring out with songs of joy, And her gates with hope be clothed! For the house of the Lord our God, We'll seek her good each day, May peace abide in Jerusalem, Forever, Lord, we pray! I was glad when they said unto me, Come to the house of the Lord! Oh, I was glad, yes, I was glad, And I'll praise Him evermore!