Pastor Shirley has recorded over forty albums since the 60s exploring her gift and spreading messages of faith. She has participated in over 16 compilations and three gospel musicals, Mama I Want to Sing, Sing: Mama 2, and Born to Sing: Mama 3. Her credits also include a series of commercials for MCI Communications and several awards for her recordings. She has been awarded 11 Grammy Awards, 13 Stellar Awards, 18 Doves, 3 RIAA gold certifications, an Essence Award, McDonald's Golden Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Achievement Award, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Pastor Shirley has made several notable appearances including the televised Live from Disney World Night of Joy, the Gospel According to VH-1, a White House performance for George Bush, and a speech on the Evolution of Gospel Music to the US Treasury Department.
She has blessed so many around the world and will remain an example.
Steal Away to Jesus
Shirley Caesar Lyrics
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Steal Away.
Steal Away.
Steal Away to Jesus.
Steal Away.
Steal Away home.
I haven't got long to stay here.
Steal Away.
Steal Away.
Steal Away to Jesus.
Steal Away. (steal home)
Steal Away home.
I haven't got long to stay here.
My lord, my lord, he calls me. (calls me)
He calls me by the thunder. (thunder)
The trumpet sounds way down in my sanctified soul.
I haven't got long to stay here.
Green trees are bending. (are bending)
Sinners stand a-tembling. (a-trembling)
The trumpet sounds within my soul.
I haven't got long to stay here.
Steal Away. (in the midnight hour)
Steal Away. (when you need some power)
Steal Away.(when you heart is heavy)
Steal Away to Jesus. (steal away to jesus)
Steal Away. (steal away home)
Steal Away home. (haven't got long)
I haven't got long to stay here.
My Lord , he calls me. (calls me)
I can hear him calling me by the lightning.
(lightnin')
The trumpet sounds within my soul.
I haven't got long to stay here.
(its gonna be over after while)
Steal away to Jesus. (oh)
Steal away. Steal Away Home
Steal Away to jesus.
I haven't got long to stay here.
I haven't got long to stay here. (hallelujah steal
Away)
I haven't got long to stay here.
The lyrics of Shirley Caesar's "Steal Away to Jesus" are powerful and resounding with a sense of urgency. The song is about the impending end of life and the need to be ready to meet God. The repetition of "Steal Away to Jesus" and "Steal Away Home" shows the singer's desire to escape from the world and reach heaven. The first stanza emphasizes this urgency, with the repetition of "Steal Away" and the line, "I haven't got long to stay here." The second stanza describes the signs of the end of time, with the green trees bending and sinners trembling. The singer describes being called by God with the sound of thunder and lightning and the trumpet in their soul. The final stanza repeats the urgency of the first, with the singer acknowledging that time is running out and that they must steal away to Jesus before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Steal Away.
Escape from this world and its troubles.
Steal Away to Jesus.
Escape to Jesus as a means of salvation.
I haven't got long to stay here.
Time is running out for me in this world.
He calls me by the thunder.
God's voice is powerful, like thunder, drawing the singer closer to Him.
The trumpet sounds way down in my sanctified soul.
The Holy Spirit is moving in the singer's heart, getting them ready for the Second Coming of Christ.
Green trees are bending.
Nature itself is reacting to the singer's spiritual awakening.
Sinners stand a-tembling.
The wicked fear judgment day and are paralyzed by it.
Steal Away in the midnight hour.
Find peace and comfort in Jesus during the darkest times.
Steal Away when you need some power.
Jesus provides strength and comfort to the singer when they feel weak.
Steal Away when your heart is heavy.
Find solace and hope in Jesus when life is hard to bear.
My Lord, he calls me.
The singer hears the voice of God calling them.
I can hear him calling me by the lightning.
The singer feels the urgency of God's call, as if it's a bolt of lightning striking them.
It's gonna be over after while.
This life and its trials will soon come to an end.
Steal Away to Jesus.
Find salvation and redemption in Jesus.
Haven't got long to stay here.
This life is short and eternity is near.
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@cedricburns4620
THE DAY OF THE LORD IS CLOSER THEN MANY BELIEVE
@jameshines1970
We've got to ( STILL AWAY)!!!
@markherron1407
Happy Birthday to Shirley Caesar the Queen 👑 of Gospel! Go HUG someone today IF they're been vaccinated or not 🚫 Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕!
@markherron1407
@blksung 1 Thessalonians 5:26 says Greet all the Christians with a Holy EMBRACE and Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas ☃️🎄!
@carolyng651
Thank You so much...I will and please accept my apology
@WillieEllebieGospelChannel
No problem.
@carolyng651
the lady who sang this song with shirley first name is diane, its not michelle williams
@WillieEllebieGospelChannel
See track listing for this album: https://www.discogs.com/release/12177791-Michelle-Williams-Heart-To-Yours
@carolyng651
google has this recording listed as having been released in 2021. can you tell me when this was recorded i could be wrong. in 2015 someone else was named as recording this with Shirley
@WillieEllebieGospelChannel
2002