I Saw The Light

Hank Williams I Saw The Light Lyrics
1.A House Of Gold

Chorus
I had rather be in a dark cold grave, and know that my poor soul
was saved,
Than to live in this world in a house of gold, and deny my god
and doom my soul.

Then he sung these two other verses:

Jesus said come unto me, i'll break sins chains and set you
free,
I'll carry you to a home on high, where you'll never never did.

Repeat chorus

Jesus died there on the cross, so this world would not be lost,
Sinner hear now what i say, for someday you'll have to pay.

Repeat chorus


2.A Message To My Mother

Words:hank williams, sr.
Music:hank williams, sr.
Recorded by hank williams, sr.


Chorus


How she cried when i left her
I know it filled her heart with pain
She said, 'son, please don't leave me
For we may never meet again.'

Chorus

Years have passed since that parting
But i know she waits and prays
Soon i'll cross that dark river
Please let her know that i was saved.

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3.Calling You

Recorded:hank williams, sr.
Writer:hank williams, sr. ê

Chorus
As you journey day by day
And temptation comes your way
Can't you hear the blessed saviour callin' you?
If you'll follow in his light
He will always guide you right
Can't you hear the blessed saviour callin' you? ê
Chorus ê
When your soul is burdened down
And your friend(s) can not be found
Can't you hear the blessed saviour callin' you?
If you'll follow him each day
He will brighten up your way
Can't you hear the blessed saviour callin' you? ê
Chorus


4.Dear Brother

Words:hank williams, sr.
Music:hank williams, sr.
Recorded by hank williams, sr. (with audrey williams)

She's gone to meet daddy up there in heaven


As i stood by her bedside, those last few moments
I lived my childhood again
I thought of you brother and of the old homestead
And my tears they fell like rain.


5.How Can You Refuse Him Now

Writen and sung by hank williams

Chorus:
(e7) how can (a) you refuse him now, how can (e) you refuse him
now,
How can you turn away from his (b7) side,
With (e) tears in his eyes, on the (a) cross there he (e) died,
How can you re - (b7) fuse jesus (e) now.

(e) there's a story old, that has (a) often been (e) told,
Of how our savior (b7) died, as they (e) nailed his hands,
He cried they (a) don't under - (e) stand,
As the blood flowed (b7) from his (e) side. (e7)

Repeat chorus

As he hung there on the tree, he prayed for you and me,
There was no one his pain to ease,
Be - fore he died, he faintly cried,
Father for - give them please.

Repeat chorus


6.I'm Gonna Sing

Words:hank williams, sr.
Music:hank williams, sr.
Recorded by hank williams, sr.

Chorus


Sometimes i get so weary inside
Then i recall how my jesus died
Up there i know, there'll be no pain
When i get to glory, i'm gonna sing, sing, sing.

Chorus

Up there no tears will blind my eyes
And i'll walk along by my jesus' side
I'll meet my loved ones all once again
When i get to glory, i'm gonna sing, sing, sing.

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7.I Saw The Light

Words:hank williams sr.
Music:hank williams sr.

Then jesus came like a stranger in the night

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I saw the light i saw the light
Now i'm so happy no sorrow in sight

Just like a blind man i wandered along
Worries and fears i claimed for my own
Then like the blind man that god gave back his sight
Praise the lord i saw the light.

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I was a fool to wander and astray
Straight is the gate and narrow the way
Now i have traded the wrong for the right
Praise the lord i saw the light.

Chorus


8.Jesus Remembered Me

Words:hank williams, sr.
Music:hank williams, sr.
Recorded by hank williams, sr. (with audrey williams)

Capo:4th fret/key:b/play:g

Chorus

Now the sun is shining, i'm happy and free
No more sorrow, no troubles to see
I'm going home to glory, my saviour to see
Glory to god, he rememberd me.

Chorus

When he talked to his disciples at the sea of galilee
He said he'd remember a mortal like me
I asked for his blessing down on my knees
And glory to god, he remembered me.


9.Thank God

Words:fred rose
Music:fred rose
Recorded by hank williams, sr.

That the saints have travelled on
Paved with all the tribulations
And for showin' us the way
Then give thanks for all your blessin's

Chorus
Thank god for ev'ry flower and each tree

In this world of grief and sorrow
Filled with selfishness and greed
There remains the glory fountain
To supply our every need
You can find it in the temple
With a welcome on the door
But be sure to count your blessin's
Before you ask for more.

Chorus

Be forgivin to the wayward
Like the master told us to
When he said forgive them father
For they know not what they do
They would change their way of livin'
If they could but understand
So remember they're your brothers
They need a helpin' hand.

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10.The Angel Of Death

Words:hank williams, sr.
Music:hank williams, sr.

Capo:2nd fret key:e play:d

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11.Wealth Won't Save Your Soul

(e) as we journey along, on (a) life's wicked (e) road,
So selfish are we, for silver and (b7) gold,
You can (e) treasure your wealth, your (a) diamonds and (e)
gold,
But my friends it won't save, your (b7) poor wicked (e) soul.

For when god calls, from his home up on high,
To your earthly wealth, you must say goodbye,
Then it's useless to you, if you've strayed from the fold,
For my friend it won't save your poor wicked soul.

The rich man like all, will be judged at that time,
But all of his wealth, will be left behind.
For no matter how much earthly wealth you get hold,
Well my friend it won't save, your poor wicked soul.

This verse on demo record only * * * * *

When the world is on fire, on that judgement day,
For all of our wrongs, then we must pay,
But the debt can't be paid, with silver and gold,
No friends it won't save, your poor wicked soul.


12.When God Comes And Gathers His Jewels

Written and recorded by hank williams sr.


He stood all alone with his head bowed down
As though his heart would break
Then the parson came over and took his hand
And to him these words he did say.

Chorus
(substitute i'll meet her.....on last chorus)

Each night when the pale moon is shining
You can see this lad all alone
With his eyes lifted to'ard heaven
He's repeating these words he was told.

Chorus