Where Could I Go But to the Lord
Anderson Bill Lyrics
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Hardly a comfort can afford
Striving alone to face temptations call
Where could I go to the Lord
Where could I go where could I go
Seeking a refuge for my soul
Needing a friend to help me in the end
Neighbors are fun I love them everyone
We get along in sweet accord
But when I pass the chilling hand of death
Where could I go to the Lord
Where could I go where could I go
Seeking a refuge for my soul
Needing a friend to help me in the end
Where could I go to the Lord
Life here is grand with friends I love so well
Comfort I get from God's own Word
But when my soul needs manna from above
Where could I go to the Lord
Where could I go where could I go
Seeking a refuge for my soul
Needing a friend to help me in the end
Where could I go to the Lord
Where could I go where could I go
Seeking a refuge for my soul
Needing a friend to help me in the end
Where could I go to the Lord
Where could I go to the Lord
The song "Where Could I Go But to the Lord" by Anderson Bill is a hymn that speaks to the believer's struggle to resist temptation and the need for a refuge in times of struggle. The first stanza acknowledges the difficulties of living in a sinful world without adequate comfort and stating that the only way to face temptation is through turning to the Lord. The second stanza talks about the inevitability of death and the importance of finding refuge in the Lord. The third stanza talks about the joys of life and friendship but acknowledges that there are times when even these sources of comfort will not be enough, and the believer must turn to God to provide the sustenance they need.
Throughout the song, the singer continually asks, "Where Could I go to the Lord," emphasizing the point that there is no refuge or source of comfort outside of God. The song's lyrics offer hope and encouragement for the believer who may be struggling with temptation, doubts, or any other state of distress, calling them to turn to God in all circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Living below in this old sinful world
Being alive on earth, surrounded by sin and temptations.
Hardly a comfort can afford
I am unable to find comfort in this world.
Striving alone to face temptations call
Trying to resist temptations and stay on the right path by myself.
Where could I go to the Lord
Asking where I can turn for refuge and help.
Neighbors are fun I love them everyone
I enjoy spending time with my neighbors and love them all.
We get along in sweet accord
We have good relationships with each other.
But when I pass the chilling hand of death
When I am faced with my mortality and the idea of dying.
Life here is grand with friends I love so well
My life is good with friends that I deeply care about.
Comfort I get from God's own Word
I find comfort in the teachings of God.
But when my soul needs manna from above
When my soul requires nourishment from God.
Where could I go to the Lord
I need to know where I can turn for help and refuge.
Where could I go where could I go
Reiterating the question of where to turn for help.
Seeking a refuge for my soul
Looking for a place to protect and nurture my soul.
Needing a friend to help me in the end
In need of a friend to help me in the end.
Where could I go to the Lord
Asking again where to turn for help and refuge.
Where could I go where could I go
Reiterating the question of where to turn for help.
Seeking a refuge for my soul
Looking for a place to protect and nurture my soul.
Needing a friend to help me in the end
In need of a friend to help me in the end.
Where could I go to the Lord
Asking again where to turn for help and refuge.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDERSON, TRADITIONAL
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