Charley Patton — Prayer of Death, Part 1 lyrics

Lyrics

The prayer of Death
Toll the bell
Call on them to toll the bell again
Tell them sing a little song like this:
Take a stand, take a stand, take a stand
If I never, never see you any more
Take a stand, take a stand, take a stand
I’ll meet you on that other shore
I got his word, etc.
I’m satisfied, etc.
I have a right, etc.
I done left over here, etc
I’ll meet you on that kingdom shore
I got his word, etc.
Now here my hand, etc.
Here where I hear old reverend (?) that stopped and went in prayer.
Now hear him calling the Lord: «Oh Lord, oh Lordy.»