Author: Kate Taylor Hymnal: A Collection of Revival Hymns and Plantation Melodies #29 (1883) Scripture: Genesis 7:18 First Line: Noah built an Ark, he built it on the ground Refrain First Line: The old ark's a-moving, moving, children Lyrics: 1 Noah built an Ark, he built it on the ground;
My Lord sent rain, to move the ark along.
Chorus:
The old ark 's a-moving, moving, children,
The old ark 's a-moving right along.
2 Daniel in the lion's den,
Sung and prayed in spite of men. [Chorus]
3 Hear me, brethren; hear me, Lord;
Hear me, brethren, serve the Lord. [Chorus]
4 When I was a mourner, just like you,
I mourned and prayed till I got through. [Chorus]
5 I cme here to-night to sing and pray,
I hope it may last till break of day. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Noah built an Ark, he built it on the ground]
The Old Ark