Palms Of Victory

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Ralph Stanley

Palms Of Victory     Key of G
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I saw the wayward traveler, in tattered garments clad
And struggling up the mountain, it seemed that he was sad                                                         
His back was laden heavy, his strength was almost gone                                                           
But he shouted as he journeyed, "Deliverance will come!"

Then Palms of Victory, Crowns of Glory
Palms of victory, I shall wear
                                             
The summer sun was shining, the sweat was on his brow
His garments worn and dusty, his step seemed very slow
But he kept pressing onward, for he was wending home
Still shouting as he journeyed, "Deliverance will come!"

I heard the Song of Triumph they sang among the shore
Saying “Jesus has redeemed us to suffer nevermore!”
Then casting eyes backward on the race which he had run,
He shouted loud, “Hosanna! Deliverence has come!”

It seems I hear the angels around the throne so grand                 
They’re shouting glad “Hosanna! We reached the Promise Land”
When we have reached that city, our race on Earth we’ve run,
We’ll all shout loud “Hosanna! Deliverance has come!

While gazing on the city, just o'er the narrow flood
A band of holy angels came from the throne of God
They bore him on their pinions safe o'er the dashing foam
And joined him in his triumph, "Deliverance has come!"