When the trumpets has sounded
And the judgement we stand
And the Lord up in heaven
Takes you by the hand.
If for things I've done wrong
I am sent down below
Satan can't hold me
This much I know.
Satan can't hold me
Nobody can
Angel or devil
Spirit or man.
Through the valleys of darkness
I'll come to your side
You are my beacon
My love my guide.
I will climb over mountains
High up in the blue
I'll swim every river
That keeps me from you.
Till that wonderful day
We're together again
Satan can't hold me
True love must win.
Satan can't hold me
Nobody can
Angel or devil
Spirit or man.
Through the valleys of darkness
I'll come to your side
You are my beacon
My love my guide...
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Satan Can't Hold Me
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Jul 24, 2026 updated
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Jim Reeves sings a gospel song about the power of love and faith to overcome even death and hell. The lyrics express confidence that Satan cannot hold the singer, because true love—likely referring to God's love or a beloved person—will ultimately reunite them. The song uses imagery of trumpets, judgment, valleys of darkness, and climbing mountains to convey determination and hope. It reflects a Christian perspective on eternal life and the victory of love over evil, drawing on themes of resurrection and salvation without directly quoting Scripture.
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