Lord Keep Me Day By Day
The Caravans Lyrics


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Lord, keep my day by day,
In a pure and perfect way.
I want to live, I want to live on
In a building not made by hand.

I'm just a stranger here,
Traveling through this barren land.
Lord, I know there's a building somewhere,
A building not made by hand.

Lord, keep my body strong
So that I can do no wrong.





Lord, give me grace just to run this Christian race
To a building not made by hand.

Overall Meaning

The Caravans' "Lord Keep Me Day by Day" is a spiritual gospel song that puts emphasis on keeping one's faith strong in order to stay on the righteous path. The lyrics are a prayer to the Lord to provide guidance throughout one's daily journey in life. The opening lines "Lord, keep my day by day, In a pure and perfect way" express the desire for spiritual purity and righteousness.


The second line "I want to live, I want to live on In a building not made by hand" indicates the longing for an eternal home in heaven. The song emphasizes the importance of living a life that is pleasing to the Almighty so as to be granted a place in heaven. The lyricist of the song speaks on behalf of all believers, acknowledging that they are merely travelers through a barren land, and that they look forward to being in a "building not made by hand". This "building" is an allusion to heaven, and emphasizes the impermanence and transience of life on earth.


The third stanza "Lord, keep my body strong, So that I can do no wrong. Lord, give me grace just to run this Christian race To a building not made by hand" emphasizes that the journey to heaven is not an easy one, and that one must strive to lead a life that is free from sin and temptations. The lyrics are a call for strength and grace to remain steadfast and live up to the challenges that come with being a Christian.


Line by Line Meaning

Lord, keep my day by day,
Please guide me every day of my life.


In a pure and perfect way.
Please guide me down a path that is morally and spiritually sound.


I want to live, I want to live on
I desire to keep living each day.


In a building not made by hand.
In a place not built by human hands: Heaven.


I'm just a stranger here,
I'm just visiting this temporary world.


Traveling through this barren land.
Journeying through a world that can be void of love and hope.


Lord, I know there's a building somewhere,
I know that my true home is in Heaven.


A building not made by hand.
A home created by God for His people.


Lord, keep my body strong
Help me maintain my physical health to honor You.


So that I can do no wrong.
So that I can avoid sinning against You.


Lord, give me grace just to run this Christian race
Grant me the strength and wisdom to live a Christian life.


To a building not made by hand.
To the eternal home promised to believers.




Writer(s): JAMES HERNDON

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@phillydivadefensegarner5993

This is my favorite grom The Caravans

@shelahwatkins4505

My ALL TIME favorite 😍!!

@robertbeale9319

LORD Please keep me day by day in a Pure and Perfect way! I want to live in a building that's not made by hand! I'm just a pilgrim here, traveling through this land! I can't make this journey without YOU!

@mariahorne610

Lord Keep Me Day by Day is my daily prayer! True Gospel Music 🙌🏾🙏🏽

@heavydatsinger86

It's Amazing when you don't have to do much to rock a crowd🔥🔥 THE queen herself ❤❤

@noelleslie6665

What wonderful ladies... Love their voices and gospel passion....particularly Ms. Delores Washington.. Love from Bangalore, India🇮🇳

@anitahailey6435

Shirley for so long had to do it by herself and I’m more than sure she’s not trying to out sing but she just dining to help and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that !! Albertina was professional and I’m sure they practice that …,!! Had that annoyed her all she say was let’s do this over and that’s exactly what Professionals do !!Everyone has to ok … Her Breathing wasn’t the best… but GOD GAVE HER STRENGTH 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 to get to the finish line line … Thanks for helping her Shirley..❣️❣️❣️❣️I absolutely love it !!!!! Missing Albertina 😢😢❤️

@verlenehunter3058

The Caravan has Always been my favorite,I Enjoy myself & feel good when I listen to Them.Thank you Jesus 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️. Thank you Jesus 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤❤

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Legends Always!

@brodocbetty4856

Sorry Clark Sisters but this group of women is the greatest of all time.

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