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258 NEGRO FOLK-SONGS
offensive. But snuff-bottles and beer-cans must be thrown away as being uncleanly for this train. And all is seriousness here, for no " joker " is permitted aboard. The Holy Roller train will perhaps not be overcrowded, one fancies.
Oh, Be Ready When the Train Comes In
We are soldiers in this blessed war, For Jesus we are marching on, With a shout and song.
Though the Devil tries to bother and deceive us. Oh, be ready when the train comes in.
Chorus
We are sweeping on to claim the blessed promise Of that happy home, never more to roam, Where the sunlight on the hills of endless glory. Oh, be ready when the train comes in.
We go into the highways and hedges;
We will sing and pray every night and day Till poor sinners leave their sins to follow Jesus; Soon He shall come to catch away his jewels. Oh, be ready when the train comes in.
We see the land of Beulah lies so plain before us,
From that happy home never more to roam. We have the victory through the precious blood of Jesus. Oh, be ready when the train comes in.
No harlot nor idolater, neither loafer,
Will be counted in on this holy train; Nor pipe-smoker, neither joker are permitted On this great clean train.
Lay aside your snuff-bottles and beer-cans,
Lifting holy hands to that promised land, Preaching everywhere the everlasting gospel To every nation and to every man.
Have both soul and body sanctified and holy, Then you live this life from sin and strife, Though ten thousand devils say you can't live holy. Oh, be ready when the train comes in.
A vivid picture of the train coming at Judgment Day appears in a song sent by Mrs. Clifton Oliver, of Dadeville, Alabama. She says: " This is more of a chant, sung very slowly, each sentence being sung |
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