Introduction
“I Know What Lies Ahead” by the Oak Ridge Boys is one of those songs that instantly resonates with your heart, especially if you’ve ever found comfort in the idea of something greater beyond this life. This track has an uplifting melody and a deeply spiritual message, one that speaks to the certainty of faith and the peace that comes from believing in an eternal future.
Listening to this song is like sitting down with a wise friend who’s been through life’s ups and downs but remains steadfast in their belief. The harmonies, which the Oak Ridge Boys are so famous for, give the song a richness that pulls you in from the start. There’s a comforting certainty in the lyrics, almost like a musical reminder that no matter what you’re facing, there’s a brighter day ahead.
What makes this song special is how it blends hope and assurance. The Oak Ridge Boys deliver this message with such sincerity that it’s hard not to feel a sense of peace wash over you while listening. The song isn’t just about what’s to come—it’s about finding strength in the journey, knowing that every step brings you closer to that ultimate destination. And that’s something everyone, no matter where they are in life, can relate to.
“I Know What Lies Ahead” doesn’t shy away from the realities of life’s challenges, but instead offers a beacon of hope. It’s a song that reminds us that faith can guide us through even the darkest of times. There’s a reason songs like this continue to touch listeners—it taps into that universal desire for comfort and assurance, wrapped in beautiful harmonies and an uplifting melody.
For anyone needing a reminder that there’s light beyond the present moment, this song delivers it with a gentle, yet powerful grace. The Oak Ridge Boys’ rendition of this message makes it clear why their music has remained so beloved over the years—it’s not just the music, it’s the message, the feeling, and the connection they create with their listeners.
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Lyrics
This road I’m on is strait and narrow
But it leads to a better home
It was laid by Christ one day at Calvary
While He suffered all alone
This road may lead over many high mountains
And valleys dark and low
But I’ll walk each day with sweet assurance
And I’ll safely reach my home
Ahead there’s joy and gladness
And rest for the weary soul
Ahead there’s peace and contentment
Everybody will be happy and whole
I’ll be at home with Jesus
Where tears will never be shed
Though often this road gets rough and rocky
Still I know what lies ahead
While on this road I get so weary
And often my feet would stray
But a gentle hand still leads me onward
And helps me find the way
As I climb each hill and cross each valley
By His hand I’m daily lead
But I won’t look back gonna keep on walking
For I know what lies ahead