Author: R. E. W. Appears in 21 hymnals First Line: When the sun refuse’s to shine Lyrics: 1 When the sun refuse’s to shine,
When the sun refuse’s to shine,
Dear Lord I want to be in that number
When the sun refuse’s to shine.
Refrain:
When the saints go marching in,
When the saints go marching in;
Dear Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in.
2 When the moon turns into blood,
When the moon turns into blood,
Dear Lord I want to be in that number
When the moon turns into blood. [Refrain]
3 When we crown Him King of kings,
When we crown Him King of kings,
Dear Lord I want to be in that number
When we crown Him King of kings. [Refrain]
4 When they gather ‘round the throne,
When they gather ‘round the throne,
Dear Lord I want to be in that number
When they gather ‘round the throne. [Refrain]
5 While the happy ages roll,
While the happy ages roll,
Dear Lord I want to be in that number
While the happy ages roll. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [When the sun refuse’s to shine]
When the Saints Go Marching In