Story Behind The Song
I have enjoyed different Americana songs that have a minor key feel to them. I wanted to write one so here it is.
Song Description
Finding a place of prayer where you can be alone with God.
| Song Length |
5:05 |
Genre |
Unique - Gospel, Folk - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Passive, Welcoming |
Subject |
Mountains, Hills, Spirituality |
| Similar Artists |
Ricky Skaggs |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1940 - 1949 |
| |
Lyrics
Mountain of Prayer 4/05 B. Ropiak
Verse 1
I came down from the mountain in the darkest night,
Headed for the river moving toward the light.
Left behind my silver left behind my gold.
The treasures I am after this world has never known.
Chorus
And I?ll steal away to Jesus, to that quiet place of prayer.
Yes, I?ll steal away to Jesus, leave behind my earthly cares.
The closest place to heaven I?ll find my Savior there.
How I love that mountain that mountain of prayer.
Verse 2
I?ll labor not for earthly things, heaven has no lack.
I?ve put my hand to the plow and I won?t look back.
I have no earthly Kingdom but I?m destined for a throne,
The treasures I am after this world has never known.
Verse 3
I was baptized in the river my old life washed away,
Floating on the foamy brine, I know I am saved.
As I wander through this world, a pilgrim?s path I roam,
I?m headed for a better land, this world is not my home.