| Song | Steal away steal away |
| Content Description | Steal Away Steal Away is a deeply moving African American spiritual that expresses longing for peace, rest, and communion with Jesus. The hymn uses the phrase “steal away” as a metaphor for quietly seeking refuge in God’s presence, especially in times of hardship and suffering. Rooted in themes of hope, deliverance, and eternal rest, it became a powerful expression of faith and endurance. Often sung in worship and historical spiritual gatherings, it continues to inspire believers with its message of heavenly hope and trust in God’s promise of salvation. |
| Album | Our Great Redeemer’s Praise |
| Genre | Traditional Christian Hymns |
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| Tags | spiritual hymn, gospel song, African American spiritual, worship hymn, comfort song, traditional hymn |
| Theme(s) | Heaven, rest in Christ, hope, deliverance, prayer, suffering, faith |
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Steal away, steal away,
Steal away to Jesus!
Steal away, steal away home,
I aren’t got long to stay here.
My Lord, He calls me,
He calls me by the thunder;
The trumpet sounds within my soul,
I aren’t got long to stay here.
Steal away, steal away,
Steal away to Jesus!
Steal away, steal away home,
I aren’t got long to stay here.
Green trees are bending,
Poor sinners stand a-trembling;
The trumpet sounds within my soul,
I aren’t got long to stay here.
