House of Gold is a powerful Bible-based gospel song written by Hank Williams (born Hiram King Williams) with lyrics related to material riches and the ultimate importance of salvation. 
Country and Western singer, Hank Williams (1923-1953) wrote this, but don’t think that as an alcoholic he himself was either godly or an example of a Christian at the end of his life. He surely wasn’t! At 29 years of age when he died, he also had already gone through two marriages in a day when divorce and remarriage was not popular!
Apparently, Hank Williams had some acquaintance with God’s word, like Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston and others, but seemingly departed from this life in a very sad spiritual way. [BTW, Hank Williams also originally wrote over twenty gospel songs, including I Saw The Light and Where The Soul Of Man Never Dies.] Though unclear, it is possible that Hank Williams too was a victim of once saved always saved teaching, as some of his songs may suggest. Surely, untold millions are in a fiery place of torment now because of that false gospel.
House Of Gold Lyrics by Hank Williams, Sr.
People steal, they cheat and lie
For wealth and what it will buy
Don’t they know on the judgement day
Gold and silver will melt awayI’d rather be in a deep, dark grave
And know that my poor soul was saved
Than to live in this world in a house of gold
And deny my God and lose my soulWhat good is gold and silver, too
If your heart’s not good and true
Sinner hear me when I say
Fall down upon your knees and prayI’d rather be in a deep, dark grave
And know that my poor soul was saved
Than to live in this world in a house of gold
And deny my God and lose my soul
There is a house of gold (city of gold) awaiting the saints one day who fight the good fight and are pure in heart (Mt. 5:8). It is commonly called New Jerusalem and it is reserved only for the overcomers, who put God’s word into practice (Lk. 8:21) and endure to the end:
The wall was made of jasper, and the city of pure gold, as pure as glass. (Rev 21:18)
Hank William’s spiritual race is over forever, but for us it presently remains. Press on and don’t give up sowing to please the Spirit to reap eternal life (Gal. 6:8,9). Remember, hard is the road that leads to life (Mt. 7:14) and many are called but few are chosen (Mt. 22:14)! Do you know Jesus NOW? [House of Gold sung by Lee and The Boys.]
