African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#464

464. We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder

1 We are climbing Jacob’s ladder,
We are climbing Jacob’s ladder,
We are climbing Jacob’s ladder,
Soldiers of the cross.

2 Ev'ry round goes higher, higher,
Ev'ry round goes higher, higher,
Ev'ry round goes higher, higher,
Soldiers of the cross.

3 Children, do you love my Jesus?
Children, do you love my Jesus?
Children, do you love my Jesus?
Soldiers of the cross.

4 If you love Him, why not serve Him?
If you love Him, why not serve Him?
If you love Him, why not serve Him?
Soldiers of the cross.

5 Rise, shine,give God glory,
Rise, shine, give God glory,
Rise, shine, give God glory,
Soldiers of the cross.

Text Information

• First Line: We are climbing Jacob's ladder
• Title: We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder
• Meter: 8 8 8 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Genesis 28:12
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Cross; Jesus Christ: His Glory and Power; Jesus Christ: Our Love For Jesus
• Source: Negro Spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: JACOB'S LADDER
• Meter: 8 8 8 5
• Key: D Major
• Source: Negro Spiritual