oh lord, stand by me
richard smallwood
there are times we stand alone
although we've done no wrong;
stand by me. there are times we stand to test
even when we've done our best;
stand by me. if you don't know the lord
in the pardon of your sins;
stand by me. just open up your heart
and let jesus walk on in;
while i walk this lonesome road. oh lord stand by me
help me bear this heavy load. if i stumble lord
help me drink this bitter cup;
stand by me. when everything goes wrong
and there's trouble all in your home;
stand by me. i don't worry and i don't fret
'cause god almighty never failed me yet;