738. Wade in the Water

Refrain:
Wade in the water,
wade in the water, children,
Wade in the water,
God’s gonna trouble the water.

1 See that host all dressed in white,
God’s gonna trouble the water.
The leader looks like the Israelite,
God’s gonna trouble the water. [Refrain]

2 See that band all dressed in red,
God’s gonna trouble the water.
Looks like the band that Moses led,
God’s gonna trouble the water. [Refrain]

3 Look over yonder, what do I see?
God’s gonna trouble the water.
the Holy Ghost a comin' on me,
God’s gonna trouble the water. [Refrain]

4 If you don’t believe I’ve been redeemed,
God’s gonna trouble the water.
Just follow me down to Jordan’s stream,
God’s gonna trouble the water. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: See that host all dressed in white
Title: Wade in the Water
Refrain First Line: Wade in the water
Meter: 7 8 8 8 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture:
Topic: Christian Initiation: Sacraments; Baptism: Sacraments; Holy Spirit (5 more...)
Source: Negro Spiritual
Tune Information
Name: WADE IN THE WATER
Arranger: James Abbington, b.1960
Meter: 7 8 8 8 with refrain
Key: e minor
Source: Negro Spiritual
Copyright: arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.



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