African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#592

592. Ain't-a That Good News

1 I got a crown up in-a that kingdom,
Ain't-a that good news!
I got a crown up in-a that kingdom,
Ain't-a that good news!
I'm-a gonna lay down this world,
gonna to shoulder up-a my cross,
Gonna to take it home-a to my Jesus,
Ain't-a that good news!

2 I got a robe up in-a that kingdom,
Ain't-a that good news!
I got a robe up in-a that kingdom,
Ain't-a that good news!
I'm-a gonna lay down this world,
gonna to shoulder up-a my cross,
Gonna to take it home-a to my Jesus,
Ain't-a that good news!

3 I got a Savior in-a that kingdom,
Ain't-a that good news!
I got a Savior in-a that kingdom,
Ain't-a that good news!
I'm-a gonna lay down this world,
gonna to shoulder up-a my cross,
Gonna to take it home-a to my Jesus,
Ain't-a that good news!

Text Information

• First Line: I got a crown up in-a that kingdom
• Title: Ain't-a That Good News
• Meter: 10 5 10 5 16 10 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 25:25
• Topic: Cross: of the believer; Everlasting Life; Jesus Christ: His Cross
• Source: Negro Spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: GOOD NEWS
• Arranger: Dr. Robert J. Fryson
• Meter: 10 5 10 5 16 10 5
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Negro Spiritual
• Copyright: Arr. © 2000 GIA Publications, Inc.