Rough Side Of The Mountain
Rev. F.C. Barnes Lyrics


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I'm coming up
on the roughside of the mountain
I must hold on to god his powerful hand
I'm coming up on the roughside of the mountain
I'm doing my best to make it in




Overall Meaning

The song "Rough Side Of The Mountain" by Rev. F.C. Barnes is a deeply meaningful and moving gospel track that speaks to the struggles that we all face on life's journey. The lyrics describe the difficult climb up a rugged mountainside, and the singer's resolve to clasp onto God's powerful hand and make it through the trials and tribulations. The rough side of the mountain represents the challenges that come our way and the hardships that we must endure, but it is through our faith in God that we can persevere and overcome.


The lyrics of the song capture the essence of the Christian faith, which is rooted in the belief that God will always be there to lend a helping hand when we need it most. The singer acknowledges the difficulties of the climb, but he also knows that his steadfast faith will see him through to the other side. It is a poignant reminder that we are never alone no matter how tough our journey may be. "Rough Side Of The Mountain" is a powerful song that reminds us that God is always present, no matter how challenging our circumstances may seem.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm coming up
I am approaching


on the roughside of the mountain
a difficult and rocky part of my journey


I must hold on to god his powerful hand
I need to rely on God's strength and guidance


I'm coming up on the roughside of the mountain
repetition for emphasis on the challenging road ahead


I'm doing my best to make it in
I am giving my all to overcome the difficulties




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@RexWallace-v8r

The Lord Jesus Christ never said that you won’t have struggles and sufferings in your walk with Him.Always reflect on this blessed fact.It wasn’t easy for Him but He in His love for mankind knew that as only He the Son of God would that it was worth it for He said My yoke is easy and My burden is light 💡 So we as confessed and professed believers are climbing up the rough side of the mountain we remember that Moses had to climb up Mount Sinai to receive the commandments and instructions for God Himself.So we have to make the climb for with the spirit of Christ Jesus we will get to the top someday and it will be eternally worth it!Amen!🙏❤️👍🏿😇📖

@ThePeoplesPastah

RIP To the legendary Rev. Janice Brown-Stephens who passed today, 30 August 2024. Please keep the family in prayer!!

@alyssadsb9106

My deepest condolences to her family, and all who knew and loved her. May God bless her, Amen 🕊️🙏

@IdellTurner-fs7ns

My mom is 101 and this song she listens to all day😊

@shirleyrhodes9808

😮😢🎉🎉😂 is 😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😅😅😅😮😮😮😢😢😂❤ 4:😅20 4:23

@NicoleJackson-rv5gk

My grandma used to have me singing this as a child. I’m putting this as my theme song for my home going

@mariahmarley4194

My Father sang this song even with dementia...Praise God 🎶🎤

@shirleyrhodes9808

1:09 1:12 1:14 1:15 😢😮😅😊🎉😂❤

@prophetmaw814

Glory Hallelujah!!! The devil has been attacking me for a while. My dad always played this while I was a child. On my knees in prayer these last several days and hours, the angels of the Lord started singing this to me. Thank You Lord Jesus. You are Jehovah Nissi!!!❤️‍🔥🙌

@jocelynrowe5552

You are never alone remember.

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