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Steal Away To Jesus
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Aug 22, 2026 updated
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Michelle Williams, joined by Shirley Ceaser, delivers a stirring rendition of the traditional spiritual "Steal Away to Jesus." The song expresses a deep longing for heavenly rest and escape from earthly struggles, urging listeners to steal away to Jesus. It speaks of hearing God's call through thunder and lightning, and the trumpet sounding in the soul, signaling the urgency of the journey home. The repeated refrain "I haven't got long to stay here" underscores the fleeting nature of life and the hope of eternal peace. This classic hymn-like piece carries a message of faith, surrender, and anticipation of heaven.
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Steal Away.
Steal Away.
Steal Away.
Steal Away to Jesus.
Steal Away.
Steal Away home.
I haven't got long to stay here.
Steal Away.
Steal Away.
Steal Away.
Steal Away to Jesus.
Steal Away. (steal home)
Steal Away home.
I haven't got long to stay here.
My lord, my lord, he calls me. (calls me)
He calls me by the thunder. (thunder)
The trumpet sounds way down in my sanctified soul.
I haven't got long to stay here.
Green trees are bending. (are bending)
Sinners stand a-tembling. (a-trembling)
The trumpet sounds within my soul.
I haven't got long to stay here.
Steal Away. (in the midnight hour)
Steal Away. (when you need some power)
Steal Away.(when you heart is heavy)
Steal Away to Jesus. (steal away to jesus)
Steal Away. (steal away home)
Steal Away home. (haven't got long)
I haven't got long to stay here.
My Lord, he calls me. (calls me)
I can hear him calling me by the lightning.
(lightnin')
The trumpet sounds within my soul.
I haven't got long to stay here.
(it's gonna be over after while)
Steal away to Jesus. (oh)
Steal away. Steal Away Home
Steal Away to jesus.
I haven't got long to stay here.
I haven't got long to stay here. (hallelujah steal away)
I haven't got long to stay here.