Lily Of The Valley Lyrics
George Jones
Lyrics
I have found a friend in Jesus, He's everything to me,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
The Lily of the Valley, in Him alone I see,
All my needs to cleanse and make me fully whole.
In sorrow He's my comfort, in trouble He's my stay,
He tells me every care on Him to roll;
He's the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
--- Instrumental ---
He will never, never leave me, nor yet forsake me here,
While I live by faith and do His bless'd will;
A wall of fire about me, I've nothing now to fear,
From His manna He my hungry soul shall fill.
Then sweeping up to glory to see His bless'd face,
Where the rivers of delight shall ever roll;
He's the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul...
Song & Lyrics Facts
George Jones’ “Lily of the Valley” was released in 1959 as a single from his album “Sings Country and Western Hits.” The song was written by A.P. Carter, and performed with backing vocals from the Jordanaires.
It is an upbeat gospel-style tune about faith and redemption. Throughout the lyrics, George Jones sings about being saved from sin by Jesus’ love and grace. His powerful voice conveys emotion and conviction that makes this song one of his signature tunes. The release date for “Lily of the Valley” was November 2nd, 1959.