I Saw the Light

Emmylou Harris · Gliding Bird [Jubilee] [1968]

(Hank Williams)



I wandered aimless, weary with sin

I wouldn't let my dear Saviour in

Then Jesus came like a stranger in the night

Praise the Lord, I saw the light.



I saw the light, I saw the light

No more darkness, no more night

Now I'm so happy, no sorrow in sight

Praise the Lord, I saw the light.



Just like a blind man I wandered along

Worries and fears I have for my home

Then like a blind man God gave back his sight

Praise the Lord, I saw the light.



I saw the light, I saw the light

No more darkness, no more night

Now I'm so happy, no sorrow in sight

Praise the Lord, I saw the light.



--- Instrumental ---



I was a fool to wander and stray

Straight is the gate and narrow the way

Now I have traded the wrong for the right

Praise the Lord, I saw the light.



I saw the light, I saw the light

No more darkness, no more night

Now I'm so happy, no sorrow in sight

Praise the Lord, I saw the light...