Deep in the backwoods I went walking one day No one to guide me And I lost my way There through the trees In the valley below Beautiful voices were singing And it did my heart so: I found the Lord! I found the Lord! (repeat) It's a happy day! I found Jesus Christ! He was a comin' for me! I found the Lord! I found the Lord in the country I found the Lord in the country I knew he was comin' To show me the way I knew he was comin' Before judgement day And Lord now I listen To what the Good Book says Lord now I know why I'm living It's the first page I've read. I found the Lord I'm so glad I found Jesus I have Jesus I can hear him comin' Let me tell you now I found the Lord in the country