If You Miss Heaven (You'll Miss It All)
Loretta Lynn · The Old Rugged Cross [Universal] [1992]
Take your Saviour's hand
There's a mansion worth winnin'
In the great Promised Land.
Many debtors are grinnin'
Don't you slip and fall
If you miss heaven
You'll miss it all.
If you miss heaven
You'll miss it all
For me to reach heaven
I'd gladly crawl.
The smallest and weakest
Who love him or fall
If you miss heaven
You'll miss it all.
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Our loving Saviour
Gave us a sake of birth
And his salvation frees us
From the sorrows of earth.
Forever with Jesus
May life seem so small
If you miss heaven
You'll miss it all.
If you miss heaven
You'll miss it all
For me to reach heaven
I'd gladly crawl.
The smallest and weakest
Who love him or fall
If you miss heaven
You'll miss it all...
If You Miss Heaven (You'll Miss It All)
Loretta Lynn's 'If You Miss Heaven (You'll Miss It All)' stands as a poignant testament to her mastery of storytelling within the country genre. Recorded for her 1992 album 'The Old Rugged Cross,' the track exemplifies her signature ability to weave personal narrative with universal themes of faith and consequence. Drawing from her deep well of life experience, Lynn delivers a raw, unvarnished performance that resonates with listeners seeking authenticity. The song reflects her ongoing commitment to exploring the complexities of the human condition, balancing traditional country sensibilities with a modern production approach. As a staple of her discography, it continues to highlight her enduring influence on the genre, proving that her message of moral clarity and emotional depth remains timeless.