I SAW THE LIGHT

“I Saw the Light” is a 1948 Gospel song written and first performed by Hank Williams.

With poetic lyrics, such as “I wandered so aimless, life filled with sin/I wouldn’t let my

dear Savior in,” the song was written about Williams’ religious convictions despite his

alcoholic vices. Though the song was not a commercial success upon its first release, it

has become one of the songs most closely tied to Williams’ career.

I wandered so aimless , life filled with sin.

I wouldn’t let my dear Savior in.

Then Jesus came like a stranger in the night.

Praise The Lord, I saw the Light.

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I saw the Light , I saw the Light ,

No more darkness, No more night .

Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight .

Praise the Lord, I saw the Light .

Just like the blind man, I wandered along ,

Worries and fears , I claimed for my own.

Then like the blind man, that God , gave back his sight .

Praise the Lord, I saw the Light .

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I was a fool to wander and stray,

For straight is the gate and narrow the way.

Now I have traded, the wrong for the right .

Praise the Lord , I saw the Light .

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