You may tell them, father, when you see them

1 You may tell them, father, when you see them –
I'm a poor, mourning Pilgrim,
I'm bound for Canaan's land.
You may tell them, mother, when you see them –
I'm a poor mourning Pilgrim,
I'm bound for Canaan's land.

Refrain:
I weep, and I mourn, and I move slowly on,
I'm a poor mourning Pilgrim,
I'm bound for Canaan's land.

2 You may tell them, brother, when you see them –
I'm a poor mourning Pilgrim,
I'm bound for Canaan's land.
You may tell them, sisters, when you see them –
I'm a poor mourning Pilgrim,
I'm bound for Canaan's land. [Refrain]

Source: The Sacred Harp: the best collection of sacred songs, hymns, odes, and anthems ever offered the singing public for general use (1991 rev.) #417