Worship and Song ‎#3164

3164. Down to the River to Pray

1 As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin' about that good ole way
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
O sisters, let's go down,
let's go down, come on down.
Come on, sisters, let's go down,
down to the river to pray.

2 As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin' about that good ole way
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
O brothers, let's go down,
let's go down, come on down.
Come on, brothers, let's go down,
down to the river to pray.

3 As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin' about that good ole way
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
O fathers, let's go down,
let's go down, come on down.
Come on, fathers, let's go down,
down to the river to pray.

4 As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin' about that good ole way
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
O mothers, let's go down,
let's go down, come on down.
Come on, mothers, let's go down,
down to the river to pray.

5 As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin' about that good ole way
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
O sinners, let's go down.
let's go down, come on down,
Come on, sinners, let's go down,
down to the river to pray.

Text Information

• First Line: As I went down to the river to pray
• Title: Down to the River to Pray
• Meter: Irr.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:16-20
  ;
  Acts 10:34-38
• Topic: Body of Christ; Brothers; Church; Father; Holy Baptism; Invitation; Muisic for Liturgies; Mothers; Sin; Sisters; Spirit/Soul; Water; Ways
• Source: Southern USA folk song

Tune Information

• Name: DOWN TO THE RIVER
• Transcriber: Jackson Henry
• Meter: Irr.
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Transcription © 2001 Jackson Henry