CONNIE SMITH
SINGS GREAT SACRED SONGS
RCA Victor LSP-3589June/1966
Produced by Bob Ferguson
Ray Edenton, Jimmy Lance, Earl Porter - guitarPete Wade - bass guitar
Weldon Myrick - steel
Roy Huskey - bass
Leonard Miller, Willie Ackerman - drums
Hargus Pig Robbins - piano
Jerry Smith - organ/vibes
Henry Slaughter - harpsichord
Vocals:
Anita Carter, Dolores Edgin, Millie Kirkham, Gordon Stokey, Raymond Walker,
Jake Hess, Gary McSpadden, Armond Morales, Charles Nelsen
Recorded:
Feb 24-28/1966, RCA Victor Studio, Nashville
1.
SATISFIED
(Martha Carson) « © '58 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »I've got that old time religion got that old time religion
At his side I'm satisfied
You ask me if I'm happy if I have peace within
If I'm worried bout tomorrow when I reach my journey's end
Well I'm satisfied with my Jesus when he knocks I let him in
He'll go with me through the valley for I know he is my friend
Satisfied satisfied no troubles can ever get me down
For when my eyes are closed in death with my Jesus I'll be at rest
Then you'll know I'm satisfied
I've got that old time religion got that old time religion
At his side I'm satisfied
If my friends they all forsake me and they turn me from their door
If they sow no seeds of kindness make the thorns in my path grow
Oh it don't matter over yonder when I reach that other side
For I'm gonna sit down by my Jesus satisfied I'm satisfied
Satisfied satisfied...
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2.
WHEN GOD DIPS HIS LOVE IN MY HEART
(W.S. Stevenson - Cleavant Derricks) « © '49 Acuff-Rose Music, BMI »(When God dips his love in my heart)
When God dips his pen of love into my heart
And writes my soul a message he wants me to know
His spirit all divine fills this sinful soul of mine
When God dips his love in my heart
Well I said I wouldn't tell it to a living soul
How he brought salvation when he made me whole
But I found I couldn't hide such love as Jesus did impart
Well it makes me laugh it makes me cry it sets my sinful soul on fire
When God dips his love in my heart
Sometimes though the way is dreary dark and cold
And some unburdened sorrow keeps me from the goal
I go to God in prayer I can always find him there
To whisper sweet peace to my soul
Well I said I wouldn't tell it...
(When God dips his love in my heart)
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3.
FARTHER ALONG
(W.B. Stevens - Jesse R. Baxter) « © '38 Bridge Building Music, BMI »Tempted and tried we're oft made to wonder why it should be thus all the day long
While there are others living about us never molested though in the wrong
Farther along we'll know all about it farther along we'll understand why
Cheer up my brother live in the sunshine we'll understand it all by and by
[ ac.guitar ] When we see Jesus coming in glory when he comes from his home in the sky
Then we shall meet him in that bright mansion we'll understand it all by and by
Farther along we'll know all about it...
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4.
WHERE COULD I GO BUT TO THE LORD
(James B. Coats) « © '40 Bridge Building Music, BMI »(Where could I go but to the Lord)
Living below in this old sinful world hardly a comfort can afford
Striving alone to face temptation sore where could I go but to the Lord
Where could I go oh where could I go seeking a refuge for my soul
Needing a friend to save me in the end where could I go but to the Lord
[ organ ] Life here is grand with friends I love so dear comfort I get from God's own word
Yet when I face the chilling hand of death where could I go but to the Lord
Where could I go where could I go...
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5.
I WOULDN'T TAKE NOTHING FOR MY JOURNEY NOW
(Jimmie Davis - Charles R. Goodman) « © '65 Peer International, BMI »(I wouldn't take nothing for my journey now)
There's nothing in the world that'll ever take the place of God's love
All the silver and gold could never buy a mighty touch from above
When my soul needs a healin' and I being to feelin' his power
I can say thank the Lord I wouldn't take nothing for my journey now
Well I wouldn't take nothing for my journey now
I'm gonna make it to heaven somehow
Though the devil tempts me and tries to turn me around
He's offered everything that's got a name
All the wealth I want and worldly fame
If I could still I wouldn't take nothin' for my journey now
[ guitar ] Well I started out travelin' for the Lord many years ago
I've had a lot of heartaches met a lot of grief and woe
Ans when I would stumble then I would humble down
And there I would say thank the Lord I wouldn't take nothing for my journey now
Well I wouldn't take nothing for my journey now...
Well I wouldn't take nothing for my journey now...
I wouldn't take nothing for my journey now
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6.
I SAW A MAN
(Arthur Q. Smith) « © '56 Clay Music, BMI »Last night I dreamed an angel came he took my hand he called my name
He bade me look the other way I saw a man I heard him say
He said if I be lifted up I'll draw all men to me
He turned and then I saw the nail scared hands that bled for me
I touched the hem of his garments that fell round him there
My life my heart I gave my soul was in his care
(When I awoke) my heart beat so (and in the dark) I saw a glow
It was no dream he turned my way and then I heard my Saviour say
He said if I be lifted up...
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7.
WAYFARING PILGRIM
(Traditional) « © '57 Bridge Building Music, BMI »I am a poor wayfaring pilgrim traveling through this world below
There is no sickness or no danger in that bright world to which I go
I'm going there to meet my father I'm going there no more to roam
I'm just going over Jordan I'm just going over home
[ ac.guitar ] I know dark clouds will gather o'er me I know my pathway is rough and steep
But golden fields lie out before me where weary eyes no more shall weep
I'm going there to see my Saviour who shed for me his precious blood
I'm just going over Jordan I'm just going over home (over home over home) **********
8.
IN THE GARDEN
(Austin C. Miles - Robert Hebble) « © '46 Word Music, ASCAP »(None other has ever known)
I come to the garden alone while the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear the son of God discloses
And he walks with me and he talks with me and he tells me I am his own
And the joy we share as we tarry there none other has ever known
[ ac.guitar ] He speaks and the sound of his voice is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that he gave to me within my heart is ringing
And he walks with me...
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9.
WINGS OF A DOVE
(Bob Ferguson) « © '59 Husky Music, BMI / Larrick Music, BMI »On the wings of a snow white dove he sends his pure sweet love
A sign from above on the wings of a dove
When troubles surround us when evils come
The body grows weak the spirit grows numb
When these things beset us he doesn't forget us
He sends down his love on the wings of a dove
On the wings of a snow white dove...
When Jesus went down to the river that day
He was baptized in the usual way
When it was done God blessed his son
He sent him his love on the wings of a dove
On the wings of a snow white dove...
Wings of a dove
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10.
KEEP ON HOLDING TO THOSE NAIL SCARRED HANDS
(Henry Slaughter) « © '66 Singspiration Music, ASCAP »Look up look up God is still on his throne
And you are never left alone
Have faith in God he has never failed you yet
Just keep on holding to those nail scarred hands
There's strong and sure and you need never fear
He'll hold you secure so let him fill your heart with cheer
Keep faith in God he will never let you down
Just keep on holding to those nail scarred hands
Keep holding on no matter what may come your way
For soon your journey will be o'er
At home some day you will be so very glad
You kept on holding to those nail scarred hands
There's strong and sure...
I'm holding to those blessed nail scarred hands
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11.
HE SET ME FREE
(Albert E. Brumley) « © '60 Bridge Building Music, BMI »**********
12.
JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE
(Traditional) « © '49 Bridge Building Music, BMI »I am weak but Thou art strong Jesus keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long as I walk let me walk close to Thee
Just a closer walk with Thee grant it Jesus is my plea
Daily walking close to Thee let it be dear Lord let it be
When life's sun laids in the west Lord may I have done my best
May I find sweet peace and rest in that home happy home of the blessed
Just a closer walk with Thee...
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