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.
Lord Protect My Soul
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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All alone I've trod, I always put my trust in God
But you'll find out that your silver and gold
Won't pay the price to protect your soul
Oh, I want the Lord to protect my soul
(Oh, I want the Lord, to protect my soul)
To lead me on to the heavens home
My life down here will soon be o'er
(My life down here, will soon be o'er )
(I want the Lord)
And I want the Lord, to protect my soul
There's many a church down life's highway
Where the people sing, rejoice and pray
Why don't you stop at one and join the foll
And ask the Lord, to protect your soul
Oh, I want the Lord to protect my soul
(Oh, I want the Lord, to protect my soul)
To lead me on to the heavens home
(To lead me on, to the heavens home)
My life down here will soon be o'er
(My life down here, will soon be o'er )
(I want the Lord)
And I want the Lord to protect my soul
When this old world is doomed in sin
You'll cry, oh Lord, please let me in
But it'll be to late to make your goal
So ask the Lord, to protect your soul
Oh, I want the Lord to protect my soul
(Oh, I want the Lord, to protect my soul)
To lead me on to the heavens home
(To lead me on, to the heavens home)
My life down here will soon be o'er
(My life down here, will soon be o'er )
(And I want the Lord)
And I want the Lord to protect my soul
Oh, I want the Lord to protect my soul
(Oh, I want the Lord, to protect my soul)
To lead me on to the heavens home
(To lead me on, to the heavens home)
My life down here will soon be o'er
(My life down here, will soon be o'er )
(And I want the Lord)
And I want the Lord to protect my soul, my weary soul
In Bill Monroe's song "Lord Protect My Soul," the singer reflects on his journey through life, expressing his unwavering trust in God but also recognizing that material possessions like silver and gold cannot protect his soul. He pleads for the Lord's protection as he approaches the end of his life, recognizing that his time on earth is coming to a close. The song also serves as a call to others who may not have found faith yet, urging them to join the fold and ask for divine protection for their souls.
The lyrics are simple but poignant, capturing the essence of the human experience of seeking connection with something greater than ourselves. The theme of asking for divine protection is a common one in many religious traditions, and the lyrics of the song capture the urgency and sincerity behind that plea. The use of repetition in the chorus highlights the singer's desire for protection and underscores the importance of seeking spiritual shelter in uncertain times.
Overall, "Lord Protect My Soul" is a powerful and heartfelt song that touches on universal themes of faith, mortality, and seeking protection in a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
Down life's highway
Throughout my journey in life,
All alone I've trod, I always put my trust in God
I have walked alone, relying only on my faith in God
But you'll find out that your silver and gold
However, you will soon realize that your wealth
Won't pay the price to protect your soul
Is incapable of safeguarding your soul
Oh, I want the Lord to protect my soul
Oh, how I desire for the Lord to defend my soul
(Oh, I want the Lord, to protect my soul)
To lead me on to the heavens home
And guide me to my eternal home in heaven
(To lead me on, to the heavens home)
My life down here will soon be o'er
For my time on earth is limited
(My life down here, will soon be o'er )
(I want the Lord)
And I want the Lord, to protect my soul
And I desire for the Lord to protect my soul
There's many a church down life's highway
Along life's journey, there are many churches
Where the people sing, rejoice and pray
Where people sing, celebrate and pray
Why don't you stop at one and join the foll
Why not stop by one of them and join the community?
And ask the Lord, to protect your soul
And ask the Lord to protect your soul
When this old world is doomed in sin
When this world is condemned to sin
You'll cry, oh Lord, please let me in
You will cry out to the Lord, begging for admittance
But it'll be to late to make your goal
But it will be too late to achieve your objective
So ask the Lord, to protect your soul
So ask the Lord to protect your soul
(And I want the Lord)
And I want the Lord to protect my soul, my weary soul
I want the Lord to protect my soul, this tired soul of mine
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILL MONROE
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