Hymnal: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #186 (2018) Meter: 7.8.8.8 with refrain Hymnal Title: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism First Line: See that host all dressed in white Lyrics: 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] Topics: The Assembly at Worship Baptism; Healing; Liturgical Index Baptism; Spirituals Scripture: John 5:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: WADE IN THE WATER
Wade in the Water