(Ralph Stanley)

The sun is slowly sinkin'

The day's almost gone

Still darkness falls around us

And we must journey on



The darkest hour is just before dawn

The narrow way leads home

Lay down your soul at Jesus' feet

The darkest hour is just before dawn



Like a shepherd out on the mountain

A-watchin' the sheep down below

He's coming back to claim us

Will you be ready to go



The darkest hour is just before dawn

The narrow way leads home

Lay down your soul

Let Jesus in

The darkest hour is just before dawn

The darkest hour is just before dawn