Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: gospel
Song Meaning of “Old Country Baptizing” by Carl Story
Old Country Baptizing by Carl Story is a soulful Country tune describing a baptism in a rural church setting. The narrator speaks of wanting to be washed clean from sin, and of coming to a church where old-fashioned baptizing is still taking place. He speaks of all the congregants in the church singing with their hands raised up, praising God for His mercy and grace. There’s also a sense of nostalgia for the faith of the past, and for a time when it was seen as unequivocally right to stand in ‘truth and glory’, no matter the cost. The song ends with a reference to Jesus and His power to renew and bring salvation.
The song speaks of a desire for revival and spiritual renewal, and for freedom from sin. It also speaks of the strength of the faith of the past, and is a reminder that there is power in standing strong in our beliefs and being confidently rooted in God’s word. It speaks to strength in numbers – in friendships and fellowship. Ultimately, it’s a reminder that nothing can separate us from the love of God and that He is able and willing to forgive us and wash us clean.