Wells' success in the 1950s and 1960s was so enormous that she still ranks as the sixth most successful female vocalist in the history of the Billboard country charts according to historian Joel Whitburn's book "The Top 40 Country Hits", behind Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette, and Tanya Tucker. Wells was the third country music artist, behind Roy Acuff and Hank Williams, to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991 as well as being the seventh woman and first Caucasian woman to receive the honor. In 1976, she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Don't Wait The Last Minute To Pray
Kitty Wells Lyrics
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Don't wait the last minute my brother to pray
If your soul's in danger, if you've lost your way
Don`t wait the last minute my brother to pray
[Chorus]
Don't wait, my brother, don't wait
Don't wait until it's too late
Don't wait the last minute to pray
A sad day is coming for those who go wrong
Please listen, my brother, and don't tarry long
The Good Lord is willing to open the way
Don't wait the last minute my brother to pray
[Chorus]
There's no charge in heaven for treasures so rare
The crown that you win when you meet Him up there
There's no temptation to cause you to stray
Don't wait the last minute my brother to pray
[Chorus]
Kitty Wells's song Don't Wait The Last Minute To Pray is a gospel song that urges people to turn to prayer and faith before it is too late. The song begins by stating that a great day is coming, which means the day of judgment. The singer urges the listener, likely a brother in Christ, to not wait until the last minute to pray. The next verse reinforces the message by highlighting that the soul is in danger and the need to find the right path. The chorus repeats the message of the urgency to pray and not wait until it's too late.
The second verse continues in the same vein, stating that a sad day is coming for those who go wrong. The singer pleads with the brother to listen and not delay. The third verse, however, reinforces the benefits of having faith by stating that there is no charge in heaven for treasures so rare. The crown that one can win when they meet Him is a powerful image of the rewards of faith. The final line calls for the brother to not wait for temptation to lead them astray, once again urging them to turn to faith and prayer.
Line by Line Meaning
A great day is coming, it's not far away
A day of judgment is approaching and it's not far away
Don't wait the last minute my brother to pray
Don't procrastinate and wait until the last minute to pray
If your soul's in danger, if you've lost your way
If your soul is in danger and you've lost your path in life
Don`t wait the last minute my brother to pray
Don't wait until the last minute to pray, my brother
[Chorus]
Repeating the message of not waiting until it's too late to pray
A sad day is coming for those who go wrong
A day of reckoning will come for those who live wrongly
Please listen, my brother, and don't tarry long
Please pay attention, my brother, and don't delay
The Good Lord is willing to open the way
God is willing to show you the right path
Don't wait the last minute my brother to pray
Don't wait until the last minute to pray, my brother
[Chorus]
Repeating the message of not waiting until it's too late to pray
There's no charge in heaven for treasures so rare
Heavenly treasures are priceless and cannot be bought
The crown that you win when you meet Him up there
The reward you will receive when you meet Him in heaven
There's no temptation to cause you to stray
There won't be any temptation to lead you astray in heaven
Don't wait the last minute my brother to pray
Don't wait until the last minute to pray, my brother
[Chorus]
Repeating the message of not waiting until it's too late to pray
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARLEY HUGGINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MoJoPiano
Another great sermon in song from Miss Kitty! I've heard Kitty say that in her teen years she spent a lot of time singing at church functions, revivals, prayer meetings, etc., and it certainly shows in these great old gospel songs you share with us Lilly. Thank you and God bless ya! Mike
ted hipps
The best of the best. Love Kitty Wells gospel. Thank you. Ted
Marie Maribo
5 Stars and more! One day without hearing Miss Kitty is a lost day. Marie
jtls8
Another big thank you*****S