When we all get to Heaven.

"When we all get to Heaven" is a beloved hymn that lifts the eyes of the congregation from earthly struggles to the promise of eternal rest. With its bright, marching tempo and joyful chorus, it often transforms the mood of a funeral or memorial Mass from sorrow into a celebration of the resurrection. The verses remind us of the "pilgrim pathway" and the clouds we face, but the refrain bursts into a confident shout of victory.

For a choir, the beauty of this piece lies in the contrast between the unison or simple harmony of the verses and the lively, echoing parts in the chorus. The lower voices get to drive the rhythm forward with their answering lines, building up to that final, triumphant "sing and shout the victory." It is a wonderful choice for a recessional, sending the people out with a renewed sense of hope and a glimpse of the "pearly gates" ahead.