As sung by Pastor & Mrs. Buck Ledford, The Great High Mountain, LFLP 23

I'M NOT TURNING BACKWARD

You've heard of a wonderful story in the Bible long ago
When the world was lost and God frowned down on this old world below
Then came the beloved Savior, said "Father, let me go
And save the people from their sin, they're dear to us, you know"

They crucified my Savior, they nailed Him to the cross
He shed His precious blood on earth, that the world might not be lost
Oh, I'm not turning backward, His face I long to see
For Jesus came down to this old world and gave His life for me

Oh, sinners, are you ready, when your life on earth is done
To take your stand at God's right hand when the end of life is come?
Too late to make your changes when your life on earth is through
If God should call your soul tonight, what would become of you?

Before I close my story, I want to tell you all
The reason why you see men rise and then you see them fall
On account of the earthly treasures, their sins will not depart
Although the Savior died for them on the cross with a broken heart