← Praise the Lord Second Advent Band Hymns (1843) · No. 10

Praise the Lord

When I am down in Egypt's land,

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When I am down in Egypt's land,Chorus. I want to wear the crown;I hear about the promised land,Chorus. I want to wear the crown.O my heart says praise the Lord,My heart says praise the Lord,My heart says praise the Lord,I want to wear the crown.

2

'Twas in the morning when I rose.I want, etc.His love came pouring in my soul,I want, etc.

3

Twas just about the break of day,I want, etc.When Jesus washed my sins away,I want, etc.

4

Little I thought he was so nigh,I want, etc.He spake, and sure I could not sigh,I want, etc.

5

I know the time, I know the day,I want, etc.When Jesus washed my sins away,I want, etc.

6

If ever I reach the other shore,I want, etc.I'll sing and shout forever more,I want, etc.

7

And O the crown that we shall wear,I want, etc.