"What a Day That Will Be" is a Christian hymn written by Jim Hill. The hymn describes the joy and anticipation of the day when believers will see Jesus face to face and be led by Him through the Promised Land. The lyrics of the hymn speak of the absence of sorrow, pain, and tears in heaven, and the eternal peace that believers will experience on the golden shore. The hymn has been covered by various artists and is a popular choice for funerals and other Christian services.