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We Call on Him
Words & Music:
Fred Karger/ Ben Weisman/ Sid WayneWe call on Him
Whenever storm clouds gather
We call on Him to light our darkest day
Why must it be that only when we're lonely
And hopes are dim, we call on Him
Why don't we call on Him before we lose our way
To count our blessings and thank Him while we may
We call on Him when no-one else will answer
We ask of Him a reason to go on
When our cup of joy becomes a cup of sorrow
Filled to the brim, we call on Him
Why don't we call on Him before we lose our way
To count our blessings and thank Him while we may Recorded:
1967/09/11, first released on
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Sung with total respect, meaning and reverence. He really got into these type of gospel songs, and made you think deeply about the words.
One of my favourite Elvis gospel songs - no, one of my favourite Elvis songs, period. Simply outstanding!
5 stars all the way! Well-written and perfectly sung...perfection!
Nobody can sing this song like how Elvis sang it. The passion is unquestionably superb. Even the Lord would have applauded from up there when he heard Elvis sing it.
Great recording! If anyone has a problem with it call someone who cares.
Beatiful song with a lyrics that ask him while you'll have a heavy time. But Elvis takes it a step higher. This song is perfect. Also the alternates are highclassed. I know for sure he understand the lyrycs
beautiful song and so well sung.
One of my most treasured gospel recordings. It is stunningly beautiful with powerful lyrics. At least at par with other great gospel recordings such as You'll never walk alone and He touched me. Four stars from me.
Even if you are not a fan of religious music, you really can't go wrong with Elvis' gospel music. Even an atheist would find themselves moved by the conviction in Elvis' voice.
Wonderful song. Beautifully sung by Elvis. I prefer it over You'll Never walk Alone. Don't see it as single material because it's gospel? Ever heard of Crying In The Chapel? That one did pretty well for Elvis.
"Why don't we call on Him before we lose our way, to count our blessings and thank Him while we may". What a great line, in such a powerful song. Elvis sings it so beautifully.
Nice touching song that really says something. Good performance as well.
Good recording, but best used on gospel cd's.
Great song, great lyrics. Very meaningful.
A good one although I don't see single material seeing it's a gospel song.
I like that one. A both soulful and peaceful moment in the "Guitar Man" session !
Truly touching and inspirational.
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