Lyr Req: Where Could I Go But to the Lord (Coats)

Subject: Lyrics: Where Can I go but to the Lord?
From: B Sondahl http://www.camasnet.com/~asondahl
Date: 02 Sep 98 - 09:51 AM

I'd like the lyrics and source for the gospel song, refrain is, roughly: Where can I go, where can I go, I'm needing a harbor for my soul. I'm needing a friend, who'll stay with me till the end, tell me where can I go, but to the Lord? Thanks

Subject: Lyr Add: WHERE COULD I GO BUT TO THE LORD (Coats)
From: Gene
Date: 02 Sep 98 - 03:04 PM


* GO HERE * GOSPEL MUSIC SITE

WHERE COULD I GO
J. B. Coats

Living below in this old sinful world
Hardly a comfort can afford
Striving alone to face temptations sore
Where could I go but to the Lord?

Chorus:

Where could I go, O where could I go
Seeking a refuge for my soul
Needing a friend to help me in the end
Where could I go but to the Lord?

Neighbors are fun I love 'em everyone
We get along in sweet accord
But when I pass the chilling hand of death
Where could I go but to the Lord?

Chorus

Life here is grand with friends I love so dear
Comfort I get from God's own Word
But when my soul needs manna from above
Where could I go but to the Lord?

Chorus

Subject: RE: Lyrics: Where Can I go but to the Lord?
From: Brad
Date: 02 Sep 98 - 05:33 PM

Thanks--that's a good site you've pointed to, as well...

Subject: Where Could I Go But to the Lord? (J B Coats)
From: Genie
Date: 21 Aug 09 - 02:43 PM

I just learned that this song, which Elvis helped popularize, was written by the same man (James B Coats) who wrote "The Sweetest Gift (A Mother's Smile)
forum thread for The Sweetest Gift
and

When Zephyrs Of Heaven Shall Fan Me To Sleep
and several other wonderful Gospel songs.

Sad to say, he passed away before he was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall Of Fame.