Lord I'm Coming Home
Porter Wagoner · In Gospel Country (w Blackwood Bros) (RCA Victor) [1968]
I've wandered far away from God
But now I'm coming home
The path of sin too long I've trod
Lord, I'm coming home.
Coming home, coming home
Never more to roam
Open wide Thine arms of love
Lord, I'm coming home.
(I've wasted many precious years
Now I'm coming home
I now repent with the bitter tears
Lord, I'm coming home.)
Coming home, coming home
Never more to roam
Open wide Thine arms of love
Lord, I'm coming home...
Lord I'm Coming Home
Porter Wagoner's 'Lord I'm Coming Home' stands as a defining track within the gospel country genre, released in 1968 on the RCA Victor label. Collaborating with the Blackwood Brothers, Wagoner blends traditional religious themes with the twangy instrumentation characteristic of his broader discography. The recording captures a specific era where country music and gospel traditions intersected, showcasing Wagoner's vocal ability to convey spiritual longing and devotion. This song exemplifies the depth of his work beyond secular country hits, offering a poignant reflection on faith that resonated with audiences seeking authentic religious expression through a country lens. It remains a significant song in his catalog of spiritual recordings.