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Text:Live a-Humble
Tune:[Watch that sun, how steady it runs]
Harmonizer:J. Jefferson Cleveland, 1937-

108. Live a-Humble

Refrain:
Live a-humble, humble,
Humble yourselves, the bell's done rung,
Live a-humble, humble,
Humble yourselves, the bell's done rung.
Glory and honor! Praise King Jesus!
Glory and honor! Praise the Lord!
Glory and honor! Praise King Jesus!
Glory and honor! Praise the Lord!
Live a-humble, humble,
Humble yourselves, the bell's done rung,
Live a-humble, humble,
Humble yourselves, the bell's done rung.

1 Watch that sun, how steady it runs,
Don't let it catch you with your work undone. [Refrain]

2 Ever see such a man as God?
He gave up His Son for to come and die.
Gave up His Son for to come and die,
Just to save my soul from a burning fire, [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Watch that sun, how steady it runs
Title: Live a-Humble
Refrain First Line: Live a-humble, humble
Language: English
Publication Date: 1981
Topic: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs
Source: Traditional
Tune Information
Name: [Watch that sun, how steady it runs]
Harmonizer: J. Jefferson Cleveland, 1937-
Key: A♭ Major
Source: Traditional
Copyright: Harm. © 1981 by Abingdon



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