He Never Said a Mumbalin' Word

Representative Text

1 He never said a mumbalin’ word, (Oyeh)
he never said a mumbalin’ word, (Oyeh)
he never said a mumbalin' word
for me. (for me.)

Refrain:
One day when I was lost (Oyeh)
Christ died upon the cross; (Oyeh)
I know it was the blood
shed for me.

2 I know it was the blood, (Oyeh)
I know it was the blood, (Oyeh)
I know it was the blood me. me. (shed for me.) [Refrain]

3 He suffered, bled, died, (Oyeh)
he suffered, bled, died, (Oyeh)
he suffered, bled, and died for me. (died for me.) [Refrain]

Text Information

First Line: He never said a mumbalin' word
Title: He Never Said a Mumbalin' Word
Meter: Irregular
Source: African-American spiritual
Language: English
Refrain First Line: One day when I was lost
Publication Date: 1995
Copyright: This text may still be under copyright because it was published in 1995.

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Chalice Hymnal #208

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