When God Comes and Gathers His Jewels
Hank Williams
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The ceremony was over A lad stood alone in tears For he had just said goodbye To the one he had loved through the years. He stood all alone with his head bowed down As though his heart would break Then the Parson came over and took his hand And to him these words he did say. [Chorus] When God comes and gathers his jewels All his treasures of diamonds and gold You'll meet her up there in heaven so fair When God comes and gathers his jewels. (Substitute I'll meet her, on last chorus) Each night when the pale moon is shining You can see this lad all alone With his eyes lifted toward heaven He's repeating these words he was told. [Chorus]
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Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"When God Comes and Gathers His Jewels" is a song performed by renowned artist Hank Williams, considered one of the most influential country musicians in history.
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Song CreationThis song was written and recorded by Hank Williams. In November 1947, he made his first recordings for Sterling Records. "When God Comes and Gathers His Jewels" was part of his early recordings.
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Hosalea Durham's InfluenceThe song was co-written by Hank's wife Loyce’s grandfather, Dr. Hosalea Durham. This shows how family and loved ones influenced Hank's music.
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Debut AlbumThe song was included in his first MGM record, making it a part of his early professional discography.
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Religious ThemeThe song explores deeply spiritual and religious themes - a hallmark of Hank's style and preferred subject matter. It reflects on the event of 'Judgement Day'.
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Album ArtworkThe original album artwork featured an illustration of Hank Williams with his guitar, reflecting his iconic, country music style.
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Musical StyleMusically, "When God Comes and Gathers His Jewels" is a traditional country ballad. Its sound is representative of the genre at that time, defined largely by the use of the steel guitar.
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Posthumous ReleasesHank William's untimely death in 1953 adds a certain poignancy to this song among his others, with many posthumous releases keeping his music alive for fans.
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Cultural ImpactLike many of Hank's songs, "When God Comes and Gathers His Jewels" has been covered multiple times, indicating its cultural and musical significance.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not receiving high chart placement upon release, the song has remained a significant part of Hank's catalog, showing a legacy extending beyond immediate commercial success.
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Influence in Gospel MusicThe song also reflects Hank's influence in gospel music. It’s a genre he drew on heavily throughout his career, merging it with country to create a unique sound.
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