I'm Coming Lord
The Canton Spirituals Lyrics
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I'm coming lord
By myself
Coming by myself
You can look for me
Don't call
But don't call the roll till I get there
I may be blind
I may be blind
I might not see
I can not see
But you can look for me
You can look for me
And don't call the roll
And don't call the roll till I get there
I may be cripple
I may be cripple
I may not never never. never. never .never. walk not more
I may not walk
But you can look for me
You can look for me
And don't call the roll
And don't call the roll till I get there
The song "I'm Coming Lord" by The Canton Spirituals is a powerful expression of faith and devotion. Throughout the song, the singer declares their intention to come to the Lord, despite any physical or personal limitations they may have. The repetition of the opening lines "I'm coming Lord, I'm coming Lord" emphasizes the singer's determination and commitment to this goal.
The second verse speaks to the singer's potential physical limitations, as they declare "I may be blind, I may be cripple." Despite these challenges, the singer affirms that the Lord can "look for me" and that they will arrive at their destination in their own time. The final line of each stanza, "And don't call the roll till I get there," emphasizes the singer's desire to arrive on their own terms, without the need for validation or approval from others.
Overall, the lyrics of "I'm Coming Lord" showcase the power of faith in overcoming challenges and obstacles. The singer's declaration of their intent to come to the Lord, despite any limitations they may have, is a testament to the strength of their faith and their unwavering commitment to their beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm coming lord
I am on my way to you, Lord
I'm coming lord
I am continuously making my way towards you, Lord
By myself
I am coming alone, without anyone else
Coming by myself
I am traveling towards you without any accompaniment
You can look for me
I am certain that you will recognize my arrival
Don't call
Please do not summon me ahead of my arrival
But don't call the roll till I get there
Please do not start the proceedings until I arrive
I may be blind
My eyesight might be impaired
I may not see
I might not be able to perceive with my vision
But you can look for me
I am confident that you will witness my presence
You can look for me
I am sure that you will notice my appearance
And don't call the roll
Please do not initiate the proceedings until I am present
And don't call the roll till I get there
Please wait for my arrival before starting the ceremony
I may be cripple
My body may be disabled in some way
I may not never never. never. never .never. walk not more
I might not ever be able to walk again
I may not walk
Physical ambulation may not be possible for me
But you can look for me
I am certain that you will notice my arrival
You can look for me
I am confident that you will witness my arrival
And don't call the roll
Please do not summon me until I am present
And don't call the roll till I get there
Please wait for my arrival before initiating the ceremony
Contributed by Elizabeth H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ramon Golston
on Don't Worry About Me
Lord bless this song I have many gospel song any I love but this one takes the place of them all I love this song haven’t stop playing yet and I don’t think I will I wake up to this song what way to start the day Hallelujah!!! And to the young lady who mom was listening to this song before she’s in a better place I lost my mother to cancer I know she’s in a better place now no pain no worry our father looks over them now. So I send my prayers out to you and everybody else may god bless u so all.
Dylan Henry
on When He Comes
When He Comes - The Canton Spirituals
Lead:
I'm going to fly, away with Jesus when He comes
I'm going to fly, away with Jesus when He comes
Come on and help me. I'm going to...
Background:
Fly, (yeah) away with Jesus when He comes
(one of these old days, I'm going to...)
Fly, away with Jesus when He comes
VERSE 1
As I travel along, from day to day
Sometimes it's hard to find my way
My troubles and trials sometimes get me down
But I gotta keep working to get my starry crown
See, this world is not my home, I'm just passing through
I know I'm going to heaven, and I hope to see you too, when I....
Background:
Fly, (yeah) away with Jesus when He comes
(one of these old days, I'm going to fly...)
Fly, away with Jesus when He comes
(Ooohhhhh)
VERSE 2
The bible tells us how to follow God's plan
That's the only way to get to the promised land
No one knows the day nor the hour He shall appear
But just look at the signs, can't you see the end is near
Jesus is comin, in the twinkling of an eye
And all the saints of God will live with Him on high, when we flyyyy
Background:
Fly, away with Jesus when He comes
(One of these old days, I don't know about you but I'm gonna fly)
Fly, away with Jesus when He comes
Lead ADLIB:
I don't know about you, but I'm gonna, I'm gonna...
Background:
Fly away, (Yeah) when He comes (yes I am)
Fly away
Lead ADLIB:
One of these, my troubles'll be over
Background:
Fly away, (that's what I'm gonna do) when He comes
Fly away
Lead ADLIB:
I'm gonna fly away, when Jesus comes
Background:
Fly away, (no more heartaches) when He comes (no more pain)
Fly away (no more liars, scandalizing my name)
Background:
Fly away, (no more rise) when He comes (no more fall)
Fly away (yeah, when my Jesus comes)
Background:
Fly away, (I don't know about you) when He comes (I don't know about you)
Fly away (One of these old days, my troubles'll be all over)
Background:
****ENDING*****
Fly away, (yeeeaaahhh) when He comes (ooooohhhhh)
Fly away (I'm gonna fly when my Jesus comes, yeeeeaaaahhhh)