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Darkest Hour Is Just Before the Dawn (2002 Remaster)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Emmylou Harris
Emmylou Harris
Lead Vocals
Brian Ahern
Brian Ahern
Guitar
Emory Gordy Jr.
Emory Gordy Jr.
Bass
Ricky Skaggs
Ricky Skaggs
Mandolin
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ralph Stanley
Ralph Stanley
Composer
Brian Ahern
Brian Ahern
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Brian Ahern
Brian Ahern
Producer
Donivan Cowart
Donivan Cowart
Engineer
Stuart Taylor
Stuart Taylor
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The sun is slowly sinkin'
The day is almost gone
Still darkness falls around us
And we must journey on
[Verse 2]
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
[Verse 3]
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
[Verse 4]
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
The darkest hour is just before dawn
Written by: Ralph Stanley

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