There's a little white
church in the valley
That stands in my memory each day
And it seems I can hear the bell ringing
Though I am many miles away
And many times on Sunday morning
The whole countryside
would gather there
They would all kneel down by the altar
As they lifted up their voice in prayer
Oh, that church in the valley
Oh, that little white church
is the place I love so well
Now I'm sad and I'm lonely
Yes, I'm sad and I'm lonely
Oh, that little white church
in the day
They would sing the old songs,
rock of ages,
Oh Christ, let me hide myself in thee
And I know some of them are now waiting
Just o 'er the dark and stormy sea
I know their troubles have all ended
How happy forever they shall be
They are waiting and watching up yonder
For the coming home of you and me
Oh, that church in the valley
Oh, that little white church
is the place I love so well
Now I'm sad and I'm lonely
Yes, I'm sad and I'm lonely
For that little white church in the dale