Hymnal: Wonder, Love, and Praise #740 (1997) Meter: Irregular First Line: See that host all dressed in white Lyrics: Refrain:
Wade in the water, wade in the water, children,
Wade in the water, God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
1 See that host all dressed in white,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
The leader looks like the Israelite,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water. (Refrain)
2 See that band all dressed in red,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
Looks like the band that Moses led,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water. (Refrain)
3 Look over yonder, what do I see?
God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
The Holy Ghost a-coming on me,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water. (Refrain)
4 If you don’t believe I’ve been redeemed,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
Just follow me down to Jordan’s stream,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water. (Refrain) Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Pentecost Scripture: John 5:7 Languages: English Tune Title: [See that host all dressed in white]
Wade in the water