African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#441

441. Standin' in the Need of Prayer

1 Not my brother, not my sister, but it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer;
not my brother, not my sister, but it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer.

Refrain:
It's me, it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer;
It's me, it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer.

2 Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer
Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer. [Refrain]

3 Not my father, not my mother, but it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer;
Not my father, not my mother, but it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer. [Refrain]

4 Not the stranger, not my neighbor, but it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer;
Not the stranger, not my neighbor, but it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Not my brother, not my sister, but it's me, O Lord
• Title: Standin' in the Need of Prayer
• Refrain First Line: It's me, it's me O Lord
• Meter: 13 7 13 7 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Psalm 39:12
• Source: Negro Spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: STANDIN' IN THE NEED
• Meter: 13 7 13 7 with refrain
• Key: G Major
• Source: Negro Spiritual