“Where No One Stands Alone” – Monday Musical Musings

 

There are some pieces of music that I’m drawn to because of the lyrics and some because of the music. I love listening to men sing in four-part harmony. Their rich, deep tones are lovely.

 

IMAG1492In college, I sang in the Women’s Chorus for my freshman and sophomore years. I loved the music we sang, but our counterpart, the Men’s Chorus, seemed to have the better music…or I just liked their “sound” better.

 

I heard today’s piece of music a few weeks back and loved the harmonies, but then as I looked at the lyrics, I was even more drawn to this song. I was reminded of the times King David asked God not to hide His face (Psalm 27:9, Psalm 69:17 and Psalm 102:2).

 

In our darkest hour, when we feel alone, we need to realize that we are never really alone. But sometimes we have allowed our sinful nature or selfish ambition to cloud our vision. When we find ourselves in this position, that’s when we need to do is ask God to show His face.

 

I pray that if you are in this situation today that you will ask God to show up in your life. Don’t go through another day feeling lonely or isolated. With God by your side, you are never alone.

 

“Where No One Stands Alone”

 

Once I stood in the night with my head bowed low
In the darkness, as black as could be
And my heart felt alone
And I cried oh Lord
Don’t hide your face from me

 

Chorus:

Hold my hand all the way
Every hour every day
From here to the grave
I know
Take my hand
Let me stand
Where no one stands alone

 

Like a king I may live in a palace so tall
With great riches to call my own
But I don’t know a thing
In this whole wide world
That’s worse than being alone
(Chorus)[i]

 

If you are an Elvis fan, click here to hear Elvis’ version. The Gaither Vocal Band also has a beautiful version of this song. Click here if you’d prefer to hear theirs.

 

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

 

Donna

[i] “Where No One Stands Alone,” Words and Music by Mosie Lister, Lillenas Publishing Company, 1955.

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