In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.
I've Found A Hiding Place
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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For many years I was burdened with care
So often lightening flashed and raging billows dashed
My sorrow then was so heavy to bear
But since my Jesus came I praise his holy name
He sheds the light of his wonderful grace
And every night and day to him I steal away
I found a hiding place a blessed hiding place
I said a hiding a blessed hiding place
There's glory in my soul my hallelujah rolls
But since my Jesus came I'm under his control
He keeps me night and day He answers when I pray
And from the raging storm to Him I steal away
I hear those temptors knock I feel no temply shock
Oh in the solid rock I found a hinding place
Just like a wandering Jew that had no place to choose
Each day I had to keep travelin' on
But now I've found the way that leads to endless days
No more in darkness I wander alone
When Satan would alarm I climb in God's strong arm
And hide away in his loving embrace
For in the solid rock the blessed solid rock
I found a blessed hidin' place
The lyrics to Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys' song I Found the Way describe the spiritual journey of the singer from a place of burden and sorrow to a place of comfort and safety through the power of faith in Jesus Christ. The opening line, "High on that lonesome road to heaven's blessed abode," suggests that the singer is on a difficult path towards their ultimate destination, but that they have found solace and hope in their faith.
The second verse describes the transformation that has taken place in the singer's life since they found Jesus. They praise His name for the light of grace that has been shed upon them, and now they steal away to be with Him day and night. The chorus emphasizes the idea of a "blessed hiding place" that the singer has found in being under Christ's control, and the security and joy that come with it.
The final verse uses biblical imagery to further illustrate the singer's spiritual journey. They compare themselves to a wandering Jew, which is likely a reference to the Jewish people's forty-year journey through the desert in the Old Testament. However, the singer has now found the way that leads to endless days, and they no longer wander alone in darkness. They rely on God's strength and love to protect them from temptations and harm, and they have found their blessed hiding place in the solid rock of Jesus Christ.
Overall, the lyrics to I Found the Way are a testament to the power of faith and the transformation that can take place in a person's life when they turn to Jesus Christ. They describe the journey from burden and sorrow to peace and joy, and the security that comes from knowing one is under God's control.
Line by Line Meaning
High on that lonesome road to heaven's blessed abode
Starting on my journey to heaven all by myself
For many years I was burdened with care
I carried the weight of the world on my shoulders for so long
So often lightening flashed and raging billows dashed
I faced many hardships and difficulties
My sorrow then was so heavy to bear
I was in a lot of pain and sadness
But since my Jesus came I praise his holy name
Ever since Jesus came into my life, I worship and adore him
He sheds the light of his wonderful grace
His grace brought light into my life
And every night and day to him I steal away
I take some time every day to talk to him
I found a blessed hiding place
I found a safe haven in him
There's glory in my soul my hallelujah rolls
I am filled with joy and happiness, and I sing hallelujah
But since my Jesus came I'm under his control
Jesus took control of my life
He keeps me night and day He answers when I pray
He is always there for me, day and night, and he answers when I pray
And from the raging storm to Him I steal away
When I am faced with difficulties, I turn to him for comfort and peace
I hear those temptors knock I feel no temply shock
When temptations come, I am not shaken
Oh in the solid rock I found a hiding place
I found a strong and stable foundation in him
Just like a wandering Jew that had no place to choose
I was lost and had no direction
Each day I had to keep travelin' on
Every day I had to keep moving forward
But now I've found the way that leads to endless days
Now, I have found the path that leads to eternal life
No more in darkness I wander alone
I am no longer lost and alone in darkness
When Satan would alarm I climb in God's strong arm
When the devil tries to scare me, I turn to God's strength
And hide away in his loving embrace
I find refuge in his loving arms
For in the solid rock the blessed solid rock I found a blessed hidin' place
In him, I found the ultimate hiding place and a foundation that cannot be shaken
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ALBERT E. BRUMLEY SR.
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