What A Day That Will Be

“What A Day That Will Be” is a gospel song written in 1955 by Jim Hill. The inspiration for the song came from two sources: one was a young orphan girl who had performed at Hill’s church, ending her presentation with the words “What a day that will be,” and the other was Hill’s own mother-in-law, who had been paralyzed by a stroke.

The lyrics look forward to the Christian hope of seeing Jesus face to face, when suffering, sorrow, disease, and parting will all be behind us. This hymn conveys a strong sense of expectation and comfort, drawing on biblical imagery of the Promised Land and the eternal peace we will experience when we are with Christ. It has become a treasured anthem in many Christian communities as a song of hope and encouragement.

The song has been widely recorded and sung in congregational settings, particularly in Southern Gospel and evangelical hymnals. Over time it has become well-known for its optimistic message about the day when the believer’s faith will be fully realized—when we see Christ and experience the fullness of His promises. It remains relevant to this day because it speaks to universal Christian longings for redemption, restoration, and eternal joy.