A Collection of Revival Hymns and Plantation Melodies ‎#19

19. O, You Must be a Lover of the Lord

1 O! where are you going, preacher?
I’m gong down to Jordan.
O what for, preacher?
To deliver up the cross.

Chorus:
O, you must be a lover of the Lord,
Of the Lord, of the Lord;
You must be a lover of the Lord,
Or you cant’ go to Heaven when you die.

2 O! where are you going, brother?
I’m gong down to Jordan.
O what for, brother?
To deliver up the cross. [Chorus]

3 O! where are you going, mourners?
I’m gong down to Jordan.
O what for, mourners?
To deliver up the cross. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: O! where you going, preacher?
• Title: O, You Must be a Lover of the Lord
• Author: Unknown
• Refrain First Line: O, you must be a lover of the Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Scripture:
  Luke 10:27

Tune Information

• Name: [O! where you going, preacher?]
• Meter: P. M.
• Incipit: 51117 61122 217
• Key: G Major