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Oh Lord, Stand By Me
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Aug 1, 2026 updated
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Richard Smallwood's "Oh Lord, Stand By Me" is a gospel plea for God's presence and support during life's trials. The song acknowledges moments of loneliness, testing, and trouble, asking the Lord to stand by the believer and help bear heavy burdens. It also includes an evangelistic call, urging listeners to open their hearts to Jesus for the pardon of sins. The repeated refrain emphasizes dependence on God's faithfulness, with a confident note that God has never failed. The song blends personal petition with communal encouragement, offering comfort and hope in the midst of hardship.
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[Verse 1:]
There are times we stand alone,
although we've done no wrong;
oh Lord (oh Lord),
oh Lord (oh Lord),
stand by me (stand by me).
There are times we stand to test,
even when we've done our best;
oh Lord (oh Lord),
oh Lord (oh Lord),
stand by me (stand by me).
[Verse 2:]
If you don't know the Lord
in the pardon of your sins;
oh Lord (oh Lord),
oh Lord (oh Lord),
stand by me (stand by me).
Just open up your heart
and let Jesus walk on in;
oh Lord (oh Lord),
oh Lord (oh Lord),
stand by me (stand by me).
[Chorus:]
Oh Lord, stand by me,
while I walk this lonesome road.
Oh lord stand by me,
help me bear this heavy load.
If I stumble Lord, pick me up,
help me drink this bitter cup;
oh Lord (oh Lord),
oh Lord (oh lord),
stand by me (stand by me).
[Verse 3:]
When everything goes wrong,
and there's trouble all in your home;
oh Lord (oh Lord),
oh Lord (oh Lord),
stand by me (stand by me).
I don't worry and I don't fret,
'cause God Almighty never failed me yet;
oh Lord (oh Lord),
oh Lord (oh Lord),
stand by me (stand by me).
[Chorus]
[Vamp:]
Oh Lord, oh Lord,
oh Lord, oh Lord.
[Ending:]
oh Lord (oh Lord),
oh Lord (oh Lord),
stand by me (stand by me).