Story Behind The Song
I heard old gospel songs at family gatherings as I grew up. I love the powerful imagery and passionate devotion captured in the lyrics. The idea of a community gathering for prayer at a sacred place had great appeal as a timeless worship song.
Song Description
A community call to prayer in the face of our earthly burdens and strife. Healing through comfort, connection among friends and family, and devotion to the Lord.
| Song Length |
4:59 |
Genre |
Folk - Religious, Folk - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful |
Subject |
Prayer |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
MEET ME ON TOP OF PRAYER MOUNTAIN
WE'LL STAY 'TIL THE MORNING HAS COME
BRING ALL YOUR TEARS, YOUR HOPES AND YOUR FEARS
WE'LL PRAY 'TIL IT FEELS LIKE WE'RE DONE
YOU DON'T NEED FAITH ON PRAYER MOUNTAIN
GRACE IS A GIFT FROM ABOVE
BRING ALL YOUR SIN, THE DEVIL'S LOOKING IN
WHILE WE'RE SINGING OUT THIS MESSAGE OF LOVE
CHORUS:
MEET ME UP ON PRAYER MOUNTAIN
MEET ME UP ON PRAYER MOUNTAIN
WE'LL STAY ALL NIGHT ON PRAYER MOUNTAIN
CHILDREN GATHER ROUND, SALVATION WILL BE FOUND
JESUS MADE WINE OUT OF WATER
RAISED UP THE SICK AND THE DEAD
I KNOW IT'S TRUE, HE DIED FOR ME AND YOU
WITH A BLOODY CROWN OF THORNS ON HIS HEAD
CHORUS
SINNERS GATHER ROUND THIS TRAIN IS HEAVEN BOUND
MEET ME ON TOP OF PRAYER MOUNTAIN
BRING ALL YOUR COMFORT AND CARE
HEAVEN REIGNS DOWN, AS WE RAISE A JOYFUL SOUND
TO WASH AWAY OUR SIN AND DESPAIR
CHORUS
CHILDREN GATHER ROUND SALVATION WILL BE FOUND
SINNERS GATHER ROUND THIS TRAIN IS HEAVEN BOUND