National Jubilee Melodies ‎#57

57. I Heard the Preaching of the Elders

Chorus:
I heard the preaching of the Elder,
Preaching the Word, preaching the Word;
Ii heard the preaching of the Elder,
Preaching the Word of God.

1 How long did it rain?
Can any one tell?
Preaching the Word of God,
For forty day and nights it fell,
Preaching the Word of God. [Chorus]

2 How long was Jonah in the belly of the whale?
Preaching the Word of God,
Three whole days and nights he sailed,
Preaching the Word of God. [Chorus]

3 When I as a mourner just like you,
Preaching the Word of God,
My knees got acquainted with the hillsides, too,
Preaching the Word of God. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: How long did it rain?
• Title: I Heard the Preaching of the Elders
• Refrain First Line: I heard the preaching of the elders
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916

Tune Information

• Name: [How long did it rain]
• Key: G Major or modal