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Refrain:
As I went down to the river to pray,
studyin’ about that good old way,
and who shall wear the starry crown,
good Lord, show me the way.
1 Oh, sisters, let’s go down,
let’s go down, come on down.
Oh, sisters, let’s go down,
down to the river to pray. [Refrain]
2 Oh, brothers…
3 Oh, children…
4 Oh, sinners…
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Oh, sisters, let’s go down |
| Title: | As I Went Down to the River to Pray |
| Refrain First Line: | As I went down to the river to pray |
| Meter: | Irregular |
| Publication Date: | 2020 |
| Scripture: | ; ; ; ; ; |
| Topic: | Conversion and New Life; Discipleship; Praying |
| Source: | African American spiritual (USA) |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | AS I WENT DOWN TO THE RIVER |
| Meter: | Irregular |
| Key: | E Major |
| Source: | African American spiritual |
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