A collection of 34 hymns and gospel songs sung at Little White Stone Church, gathered here for reading and reference.
I am a poor wayfaring stranger,
While traveling through this world of woe,
Yet there’s no sickness, toil or danger
In that bright world to which I go.
I'm going there to see my father,
I’m going there to roam.
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over home.
I know dark clouds will gather around me,
I know my way is rough and steep,
Yet beautiful fields lie just before me,
Where God's redeemed their vigils keep.
I'm going there to see my mother
She said she'd meet me when I come.
I'm only going over Jordan,
I’m only going over home.
I'll soon be freed from every trial
My body asleep in the old churchyard,
I'll drop the cross of self-denial,
And enter on my great reward.
I'm going there to see my loved ones
Who have gone on before me, one by one
I'm only going over Jordan
I'm only going over Home.
I want to wear a crown of Glory,
When I get home to that good land;
I want to shout salvation's glory,
In concert with that blood-washed band.
I'm going there to see my Savior,
To sing His praise forevermore
I'm only going over Jordan,
I'm only going over home.
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He's my all and all.
He's my all and all.
Every time I get in trouble
On Him I will call
He's my bread when I am hungry
He's my shelter in the time of storm
He's my rock in a weary land
And this world can do Him no harm
When I’m way down in the valley
My Savior takes me by the hand
He leads me up on top of the mountain
He lets me view the promise land
Some sweet day I’m going to travel
To that happy home on high
For I've been washed in the blood of Jesus
And I'm ready now to die
I hate to go and leave my children
In this awful world of sin
But if they'd only turn to Jesus
We could all meet again
He’s my all and all
He's my all and all
Every time I get in trouble
On Him I will call
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Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I'm found,
was blind, but now I see.
Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved!
How precious did that grace appear
the hour i first believed.
Through may dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
Tis grace has brought me this far
and grace will lead me home
The Lord has promised good to me,
His work my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures
Yes! When this flesh and heart shall fail
and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the vale
a life of joy and peace.
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I'm kinda homesick for a country
to which I've never been before.
No sad goodbyes will there be spoken
for time won't matter anymore.
(Chorus)
Beulah Land I'm longing for you
and someday on thee !'I stand.
There my home will be eternal.
Beulah land, sweet Beulah land.
I'm looking now across the river
where my faith will end in sight.
there's just a few more days to labor
then I will take my heavenly flight.
My loved ones now are waiting for me
I now see their robes of white.
The sweetest smiles upon their faces
That’s where the Savior is the light.
I wonder when I'll take my journey.
I now see the end in sight.
It lies across the rolling Jordan
on yonder banks I see the light.
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Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul;
Worship His holy name.
Sing like never before, O my soul;
I'll worship Your holy name.
The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning,
It's time to sing Your song again.
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me,
Let me be singing when the evening comes.
You're rich in love and You're slow to anger.
Your name is great and Your heart is kind.
For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing;
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.
And on that day, when my strength is failing,
The end draws near and my time has come;
Still, my soul will sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years, and then forevermore!
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There's a city of light
Where there cometh no night
For the sun never sets in the sky
In the Bible we're told
That the streets are pure gold
And a cool gentle river runs by
(Chorus)
I'm bound for that city
God's holy white city
Oh yes, I am I'll never turn back
To this world anymore
No matter how rough may be the way
No matter how oft I stop to pray
I'm bound for that city
On that ever green shore
Little children will play
And our hearts will be gay
As we stroll through that city of gold
No more dying up there
No more sorrows to bear
And nobody will be feeble and old
(Chorus)
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Out in the yard was children playing a game one day
a little boy on crutches was watching wistfully
It was so hard he could not play like the other children do
They saw he was born a cripple and was a baby too
His little heart was broken they would not let him play
As he went to his Mommy you could hear him softly say
I'm so tired Mommy and he bowed his little head
Please rock me for a little while before you put me to bed
(Chorus)
When I get to Heaven Mommy will the angels let me play?
Or will they say I'm a Cripple and I'm in the way?
Here the children never want me I'm a bother they all say
When I get to Heaven Mommy, will the angels let me play?
I wish my Daddy would come home before I go to sleep.
Would you tell him how I waited for his kiss upon my cheek?
That night while all was silent, the angels came that way
and they took him up to Heaven where he won't have to say
(Repeat Chorus)
His daddy had been out all night, out with the drunkards crowd
But when he heard about his little boy you could hear him scream so loud
Oh, God would you please forgive me for the many wrongs
I have done.
And when I have to leave this world, I'll meet my darling son.
(Repeat Chorus)
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I'm going to a place so fair, there'll be no pain,
no sickness there.
For God Himself with His own hand
is gonna dry my tears in the Glory Land.
(Chorus)
Come go with me to the Glory Land
Come go with me, won't you take my hand?
What a time we'll have it'll be so grand,
Never more to die in the Glory Land.
Standing on that shore I can see the blood washed throne
I can hear them singing they're singing a brand new song.
I've been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb
Never more to die in the Glory Land.
O sinner hear me when I say, that this old world is gonna melt away
Then what would you give in exchange for your soul,
When your time shall come to go?
(Chorus)
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Who's that yonder in the distance
With his garment as white as snow
With a voice that sounds like thunder
Walking on the streets of gold.
His appearance is like lightning
Setting high upon His throne
With ten thousand times ten thousand
Singing we finally made it home
(Chorus)
Glory, glory, hallelujah
Praise the Lamb forevermore
Praise the holy name of Jesus
Bless the Lord o my soul
in that city, there’s a river
Flowing from God's holy throne
Where the tree of life is blooming
Where the half has not been told
No more tears in that city
Death will have to flee away
No more sickness no more heartaches
In that land of perfect day
Glory, glory, hallelujah
Praise the Lamb forevermore
Praise the holy name of Jesus
Bless the Lord o my soul
In that city there’s a table
Seated with the saints of old
With their troubles far behind them
Where they'll never suffer anymore
I'm going home in the morning
Going to live forevermore
Going to walk the streets of gold with Jesus
In that city that lies four square
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When Jesus passed by, the dead would arise
Some that were blind, He opened their eyes
The lepers were cleansed, the dumb made to talk
The lame and the crippled would rise up and walk
(Chorus)
He's still passing by, He’s still passing by
He still extends mercy today
The blood that He shed on Calvary’s hill
Still washes our sins all away
Jesus passed by a woman one day
With an issue of blood the Bible does say
She spent all she had, so the story is told
But when she touched His garment
She was made whole
One night on my knees, at an altar or prayer
Jesus passed by and he rescued me there
I called on his name while He was nigh
What a wonderful change when Jesus passed by
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The saint lay down to sleep one night
God gave her a dream
She looked into the distance
And saw the River of Jordan stream
As she looked across the river
The water looked so deep
And on the other side of the raging tide
The bank looked so steep
(Chorus)
How wide is the river of Jordan
How rushing the tide
Lord, it just looks so far to the other side
How wide is ol' Jordan
How deep is its stream
Holding to the Saviors hand
It’s not as wide as it seems.
Now when she came to the river's edge
Much to her surprise
It just took one step to get to the other side
Now when I come to the crossing
My friends don't you cry
For I've got one step to take to
Get to the other side.
(Chorus)
Now when the morning time had come
The saint she awoke
As she pondered on the dream she had
She knew the Lord had spoke
And as she thought about that river
The fear of death was gone
For there's just one step to take to her brand new home
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Through the sunshine and the rain
Even sorrow and pain
Jesus still is my comfort and guide
And His love comforts me, His grace
Has set me free
And some day I shall stand by His side.
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I AM BLESSED, I AM BLESSED
EVERYDAY THAT I LIVE I AM BLESSED
WHEN I WAKE UP IN THE MORNING
TIL I LAY MY HEAD TO REST
I AM BLESSED, I AM BLESSED
I have shoes for my feet, I have plenty to eat
And a home up in Heaven by and by
Brothers and sisters here on earth
They are mine through my new birth
And we'll share in that home beyond the sky
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Some glad morning,
when this life is o'er
I'll fly away
to a home on God's celestial shore
I'll fly away
(Chorus)
I'll fly away, oh Glory, I'll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I'll fly away
When the shadows of this life are gone
I'll fly away
Like a bird from prison bars have flown
I'll fly away
(Chorus)
Just a few more weary days and then
I'll fly away to a land where joy shall never end
I'll fly away.
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One day as I was thinking
of unseen things above
My Savior spoke unto me
and filled my heart with love.
(Chorus)
I'm going to die on the battlefield
I'm going to die in the war
I'm going to die in the battlefield
fighting for my Lord
I used to know some people
who would walk and talk with me
but since I've been converted
they turn their backs on me.
Oh glory be to Jesus
oh glory to His name
Salvation makes me happy
out of the battle plane.
I say unto my Savior
my talent is but small
although I am a soldier
I am the least of all.
Some say give me silver
Some say give me gold
but I say give me Jesus
Who saved my dying soul
I'll take this gospel trumpet
and I'll begin to blow
and if the Lord will help me
I'll blow it wherever I go.
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I was standing by the bedside
where my feeble mother lay.
When she called me close beside her
and I heard her softly Say,
I've just seen the rock of ages
Jacob's ladder hanging down.
I've just crossed the river of Jordan
Now, my son, I'm homeward bound.
As we gathered all around her.
Tears began to fill our eyes.
Then she called me close beside her
whispered softly her goodbyes.
Pine trees growing on the mountain
where forever she will lay
There she'll rest beside the fountain
There she'll sleep beneath the Clay.
I've just seen the rock of ages
Jacob's ladder hanging down.
I've just crossed the river of Jordan
Now, my son, I'm homeward bound.
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Out of the darkness of hillsides so steep,
A shepherd so lovingly watches his sheep
and standing his guard, he is troubled to find
instead of one hundred, just ninety and nine.
(Chorus)
So over the mountains and ledges he climbs
aware of the danger but determined to find
the one he's been seeking with all of his might.
The wayfaring lamb, who is lost in the night.
As long as I live, I will not understand
the love of the shepherd in search of the lamb.
So listen to someone who's been in the cold
wandering aimlessly far from the fold
No mountain too Steep and no valley too far
for a shepherd who loves you with all of his heart.
(Chorus)
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Jesus left his home in Glory,
came and died for you and me.
No one knows how Jesus suffered
on the Cross of Calvary.
(Chorus)
Go on, brethren, go rejoicing,
some glad day we will all arise.
In His likeness we will be shining
then we will all be satisfied.
I will sing of my Redeemer,
till the day he calls for me
to be with Him in Heaven
in the bright eternity.
Praise His name,
His name forever.
Lift your voices in His songs.
Spend your time in serving Jesus,
sing his praises all day long.
How my heart is filled with gladness
I rejoice along my way
Help me Lord to do Thy bidding
till I reach my home someday.
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Sometimes I feel like a wheel a turning
it's rolling on from sun to sun.
I keep moving but! am not gaining.
Seems like life just turns faster than I can run.
(Chorus)
Then I look away across ole Jordan
for a glimpse of that joy when I get home.
Then I feel some reviving in my body.
It gives me a little more Courage to go on.
Sometimes I feel {'m just not worthy
for the kind of deeds my friends have strove
but my prayer will always be,
I'll not despair them.
Seems like life gives me the hardest road.
(Chorus)
Sometimes I feel there's no need in trying
for the joy that I seek isn't meant to be.
Every time I get down near the healing water
Somebody else steps down in front of me.
(Chorus)
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AS I WAS PRAYING
THREE FULL WEEKS I MOURNED
THE FIRST FEW DAYS WERE NORMAL
I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS IN STORE
THE DEVIL GATHERED ROUND ME
SAID OL DANILE WHERE'S YOUR LORD?
I SAID HES NOT COME BY HERE YET
SO I'LL JUST PRAY SOME MORE
I KEPT ON PRAYING
KEPT ON PRAYING
I PRAYED THREE TIMES A DAY
UNTO THE LORD
TEN DAYS HAVE PASSED AWAY
THE DEVIL LAUGHED AT ME
HE SAID NOW DANIEL THERE'S NO GoD
SO WHY NOT WORSHIP ME?
WELL I BURIED MY HEAD MUCH DEEPER
AND I CRIED WITH ALL my MIGHT
I SAID YOUR LIES WILL NEVER WORK ON ME
SO GET OUT OF my SIGHT.
FIFTEEN DAYS HAVE COME AND GONE
AND I AM WEAK FROM FASTING NOW
THE DEVIL SAID UNTO ME
YOU'VE LOST THE BATTLE NOW
WELL I PRAYED AND WEPT AND CRIED TO Gop
THOUGH I DIDN’T FEEL A THING
I SAID MY LORD I KNOW YOU'RE REAL
AND I LET THE PRAYER BELLS RING
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TWENTY DAYS HAVE PASSED AWAY AND STILL I SEE NO SIGN
THE DEVIL SAID UNTO ME
THE LIGHT WILL NEVER SHINE
NOW DANIEL YOU PRAY UNTO YOUR GOD
BUT YOUR BATTLE IS OVER NOW
I SAID COME BACK TOMORROW DEVIL
IM GONNA SHOW You HOW
THE TWENTY FIRST DAY IS DAWNING
BUT SOMETHING IS DIFFERENT TODAY
THE DEVILS WERE NOT PRESENT TO HINDER ME WHEN I PRAY
BUT BEHOLD A HAND HAS TOUCHED ME
AND I HEARD THE GOOD LORD say
OL DANIEL MY BELOVED SON
I HEARD YOU THE FIRST DAY, I HEARD YOU THE FIRST DAY.
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Soon my life will end and I'll hear a sweet sound
Saying come up here and receive a crown
But I don't deserve such mercy or grace
Here's what I’m going to do when I see His sweet face.
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I'M GOING TO LAY MY CROWN AT THE MASTER'S FEET
THEN I'LL BOW DOWN AS THEY CROWN HIM
KING OF ALL KINGS
I'LL SHOUT HALLELUJAH:
MY JOY IS COMPLETE
WHEN I LAY MY CROWN AT MY MASTER'S FEET
All the good things I’ve done
seem so little to me
If not for His love,
then where would I be.
So lost without hope, no future in view
When I see my Lord, here's what I’m going to do.
(Chorus)
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Each day I'll do a golden deed
by helping those who are in need,
my life on earth is but a span,
and so I'll do the best I can.
(Chorus)
Life's evening sun is sinking low,
a few more days and I must go
to meet the deeds that I have done,
where there will be no setting sun.
To be a child of God each day
my light must shine along the way
I'll Sing His praise while ages roll
and strive to help some troubled soul.
I'll help someone in time of need,
and journey on with rapid speed.
I'll help the sick, poor, and weak
and words of kindness to them speak.
While going down life's weary road
I'll try to lift some travelers load.
I'll try to turn the nigh to day
Make flowers bloom along the way.
(Chorus)
Life's evening sun is sinking low,
a few more days and I must go
to meet the deeds that I have done,
where there will be no setting sun.
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There's a deep troubled river flowing on
before its waters are deep and wide.
but faith sees a light, yes a beacon bright
just down by the riverside
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There's a light at the river
a light at the river.
There's a light at the river I can see.
My Lord He will stand and hold in His hand,
a light at the river for me.
Over the dark foaming waters
from the unseen shore
Angels band in their beauty glide,
and will bear us a way to the realms of day,
into the light on the other side.
(Chorus)
To this deep endless river
we must one day cross.
and we'll cross o'er its water wide.
Oh how happy we will be
if by faith we can see
the light on the other side.
(Chorus)
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Today I saw a light on the water
It was so far I could barely see
The water was cold,
and the sea was raging
So I cried, Oh lord please help me
So I tried so hard to find it
But it wasn't meant to be
So that light seemed lost to me forever
So I cried, Oh lord please help me
So I looked around,
and guess who found me
He said I'm here and I wont leave
I said thank you Jesus my savior
So I cried, Oh lord please help me
He said that light you saw in the distance
The one that you could barely see
You will be that light for the next one
So I cried, Oh lord please help me
So today I am that old lighthouse
So that all will come to see
That my savior, will lead you from the troubled waters
If you just cry, Oh lord please help me
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You've been my friend for so long
You were right and I was wrong.
I can't repay all the love you've given me.
You were my friend when no one cared,
I was alone, but you were there.
Lord, you're the best thing that ever happened to me.
(Chorus)
I owe it all to you, Lord.
All I have is yours, Lord.
Take my life and make me what you'd have me be.
I'm your child, you're my father.
I'm the clay and you're the potter.
Lord, you're the best thing that ever happened to me.
All my treasure, all my dreams
All of these you've given to me.
When troubles come
you're always there to make me smile.
Let come what may, Thy will be done.
I love you, Jesus, God's only son.
Lord, you're the best thing that ever happened to me.
Now when my time has come to go
and I must leave all troubles here below,
and I hear the angels gently calling me,
as I leave this world below.
You'll hear me shouting as I go,
Lord, you're the best thing that ever happened to me.
(Chorus)
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My house is not a Mansion
I drive no fancy car.
In this world I may never travel very far.
but through all of these troubles and trials that we see.
Just an old time Christian
That's all I want to be.
(Chorus)
I'm proud to bea Christian
I'm proud to wear His name.
Jesus Christ is my Savior.
Of Him I'm not ashamed.
On a hill called Golgotha
They nailed Him to a tree.
It was there that my Savior,
Was not ashamed of me.
Don't look on me in pity,
and think I'm doing bad.
For this life I'm now living
It's the best I've ever had
God's plan of Salvation is hard for some to see.
But still and old time Christian that's all I want to be.
(Chorus)
I'm an heir to the Father
and a joint heir with His son.
There's a crown of life awaiting
for those who overcome.
I just want to thank you Jesus,
for the time you set me free.
and an old time Christian that's all I want to be.
(Chorus)
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Out on the hills of Glory Land
SO happy and free at God's right hand.
They tell of a place through miraculous grace.
On Heaven's bright shore.
Pilgrims on earth some day will go
to live in that home forever more.
By trusting in Him who died for sin,
and rose from the grave.
(Chorus)
On Heaven's bright shore there'll be no dying
not one little grave in all that fair land.
Not even a tear will dim the eye and no one
up there will say goodbye.
Just singing His Praise through endless days
on Heaven's bright shore.
When I must cross the rolling tide,
Someone will be on the other side.
To welcome my soul to that fair land.
made perfect by love.
When I walk up that milkyway,
I'll see that homecoming in a ray.
How great it must be for angels to see
a pilgrim reach home.
(Chorus)
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I wandered today to my home in the mountains
To talk with old friends and my kindred to see
When I reached my old home
There was no one to greet me
But I found they were all rank strangers to me.
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EVERYBODY I MET SEEMED TO BE A RANK STRANGER
NO MOTHER OR DAD NOT A FRIEND COULD I SEE
THEY KNEW NOT MY NAME AND I KNEW NOT THEIR FACES
BUT I FOUND THEY WERE ALL RANK STRANGERS TO ME.
Well I went down the road to inquire of some neighbors
I asked everyone where the old folks could be
They knew not my name and I knew not their faces.
But I found they were all rank strangers to me.
(Chorus)
Well they've all moved away said the voice of a stranger
To a beautiful home by the bright crystal sea.
Some beautiful day, Ill meet them in Heaven
Where no one will be a rank stranger to me.
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There's a crimson river flowing
Down the cross where Jesus died
It's flowing down the mountains
Through the valleys deep and wide
It's a balm to heal the nations
A reservoir of love
I'm talking about my Savior's precious blood.
Coming from His throne in glory
Man in flesh, yet God divine
Walked among us pure and holy
Spotless lamb, oh He did shine
In His veins flowed man’s redemption
From a heart of perfect love
I'm talking about my Savior's precious blood.
(Chorus)
It will heal your mind and body
It will save your soul from sin
It will take you back to Heaven
Where it all began
It will take you through the fire
It will take you through the flood
I'm talking about my Savior's precious blood.
It will comfort and protect you
In your midnight hours alone
It will save your wayward children
And restore your broken home
Fly your spirit out of prison
Turn your hatred into love
I'm talking about my Savior's precious blood.
(Chorus)
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My Savior came down from Heaven one day
The price for our sins,
He came down to pay
He carried the cross up Calvary’s Hill
He was nailed to the cross,
twas His own Father's will.
He died on the Cross, was laid in the grave
For the sins of this world, His own life He gave.
The sun would not shine, the earth it did quake
And there at the tomb, the keepers did shake.
Six hours on the cross, three days in the tomb
The disciples were filled with sorrow and gloom
The grave opened wide, He rose from the dead
He paid for our sins just like He had said.
He was born as a child, yet he was a king.
When I hear the sweet news it makes my heart sing
This world was in darkness while he lay in the tomb.
Like a beautiful rose, after three days he bloomed
When the winter winds blow, our hearts fill with gloom
We wonder how long till the sweet roses bloom.
Be patient and faithful some day he will come.
To gather His roses and take them all home.
He was born as a child, yet he was a king
When I hear the sweet news it makes my heart sing
This world was in darkness while he lay in the tomb.
Like a beautiful rose, after three days He bloomed.
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What a beautiful thought I am thinking
Concerning that great speckled bird
Remember her name is recorded
On the pages of God's holy word.
All the other birds are flocked around her
They watch every move that she makes
But I'm sure they can watch until evening
And really they will find no mistake.
She is spreading her wings for a journey
She is going to fly by and by
And when the trumpet sounds in the morning
She will meet the dear Lord in the Sky.
In the presence of her represses
With a song never uttered before
She will rise and be gone in a moment
Where the great tribulations are over
I'm glad I have learned of her meekness
I'm glad that my name is on her book
For I want to be one never fearing
On the face of my Savior to look.
When He cometh descending from Heaven
On a cloud as He writes in His word
I'll joyfully be carried to meet Him
On the wings of that great speckled bird.
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Two coats lay before me
An old and the new
And I could have either
And what must! do
One coat was ugly and terribly worn
The other a new one had never been worn.
(Chorus)
I'll tell you the best thing
I ever did do
I laid off the old coat
And put on the new
The old coat was earthly
And not fit to wear
I thought of it often
And shed many a tear
When there was a new one
Presented to view
I laid off the old coat
And put on the new.
The old coat was earthly
And made of the ground
We all bear His image The whole world around
The next was my Savior
From Heaven so fair
He gave me this new coat
You now see me wear
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I heard an old, old story
How a Savior came from Glory
How He gave His life on Calvary
To save a wretch like me
I heard about His groaning
Of His precious blood atoning
Then I repented of my sins
And won the victory
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OH VICTORY IN JESUS,
MY SAVIOR FOREVER!
HE SOUGHT ME AND BOUGHT ME
WITH HIS REDEEMING BLOOD
HE LOVED ME ERE I KNEW HIM
AND ALL MY LOVE IS DUE HIM
HE PLUNGED ME TO VICTORY
BENEATH THE CLEANSING FLOOD.
I heard about His healing
Of His cleansing power revealing
How He made the lame to walk again
And caused the blind to see.
And then I cried, Dear Jesus
Come and heal my broken spirit
And somehow Jesus came
And brought me victory
I heard about a mansion
He has built for me in glory
And I heard about the streets of gold
Beyond the crystal sea
About the angels singing
And the old redemption story
And some sweet day I'll sing of victory.
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There is coming a day
When no heartaches shall come
No more clouds in the sky
No more tears to dim the eye
All is peace forever more
On that happy golden shore
What a day, glorious day that will be
What a day that will be
When my Jesus I shall see
And I look upon His face
The One who saved me by His grace
When He takes me by the hand
And leads me through the Promised Land
What a day, glorious day that will be
There'll be no sorrow there
No more burdens to bear
No more sickness no more pain
No more parting over there
And forever I will be
With the One who died for me
What a day, glorious day that will be
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I was standing by the window
It was on one cloudy day
When I saw the hearse come rolling
For to carry my mother away.
(Chorus)
WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN
BY AND BY LORD, BY AND BY
THERE'S A BETTER HOME AWAITING
IN THE SKY LORD, IN THE SKY
Lord, I told the undertaker
Undertaker, please drive slow
For this body you are hauling
Lord, I hate to see her go.
I followed closely on behind her
Trying to hold up and be brave
But I could not hide my sorrow
When they laid her in the grave.
I went home Lord, my home was lonesome
I missed my mother, she was gone
All my brothers and sisters crying
What a home so sad and alone.
One by one our family’s leaving
One by one they went away
But I prayed Lord to meet them
In the great Judgement day.
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