Old Gospel Song Lyrics
7 Old Gospel Song Lyrics
Amazing Grace (John Newton, 1779)
Perhaps the most famous gospel song of all time, it’s a personal testimony of redemption.
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am 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 many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
- I’ll Fly Away (Albert E. Brumley, 1929)
A joyful, upbeat celebration of the hope of heaven and release from earthly trials.
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; (in the morning)
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I’ll fly away.
- Just a Closer Walk With Thee (Traditional, 19th Century)
A gentle, prayerful plea for daily guidance and strength.
Just a closer walk with Thee,
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
I am weak, but Thou art strong;
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I’ll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.
- Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (Ada R. Habershon & Charles H. Gabriel, 1907)
A song about loss, hope, and the eternal reunion of family in heaven.
I was standing by my window
On one cold and 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 a-waiting
In the sky, Lord, in the sky.
- What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Joseph M. Scriven, 1855)
A hymn that emphasizes prayer and casting all burdens on Jesus.
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
- Down to the River to Pray (Traditional Appalachian)
A haunting, modal song about baptism and prayer, often sung in a call-and-response style.
As I went down to the river to pray
Studyin’ about that good old way
And who shall wear the starry crown
Good Lord, show me the way!
(Chorus)
O sisters, let’s go down,
Let’s go down, come on down.
O sisters, let’s go down,
Down in the river to pray.
- Peace Like a River (Traditional Spiritual)
A simple, powerful metaphor comparing the peace, love, and joy of faith to natural elements.
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river,
I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
(Additional verses)
I’ve got love like an ocean…
I’ve got joy like a fountain
7 Old Gospel Song Lyrics
