The Great Atomic Power - The Louvin Brothers

Great Atomic Power - Charlie Louvin (with Jeff Tweedy)

This beautifully harmonized, gospel inflected song likens the advent of atomic power to that of the second coming Christ.

Great Atomic Power - The Louvin Brothers [1952]

Refrain: Are you (are you) ready
For the great atomic power?
Will you rise and meet your Saviour in the air?
Will you shout or will you cry
When the fire rains from on high?
Are you ready for the great atomic power?

Do you fear this man's invention
That they call atomic power
Are we all in great confusion
Do we know the time or hour
When a terrible explosion
May rain down upon our land
Causing horrible destruction
Blotting out the works of man

Refrain

There is one way to escape it
Be prepared to meet the lord
Give your heart and soul to Jesus
He will be your shielding sword
He will surely stand beside you
And you'll never taste of death
For your soul will fly to safety
And the eternal peace and rest

Refrain

There's an army who can conquer
All the enemy's great band
It's the regiment of Christians
Guided by the Saviour's hand
When the mushrooms of destruction
Fall in all it's fury great
God will surely save His children
From that awful awful fate

Refrain

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