Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 31 hymnals 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.
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: The Grace of Jesus Christ Christ's Life and Teaching; The Sacraments of the Church Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation Scripture: John 5:2-9 Used With Tune: WADE IN THE WATER Text Sources: African-American spiritual
Wade in the Water