The Old-Time Religion (Harris)
Authors: Mrs. M.J. Harris • Composers: Mrs. M.J. Harris • Meter: 10.9.10.9. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1908
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1. I believe in the old-time religion,
For it saves from all sin here below,
Gives me peace passing all understanding,
While the rivers of pleasure doth flow.
Chorus:
Oh, give me the old-time religion, (the old-time religion,)
Oh, give me the joy I can know; (I can know;)
I believe in the old-time religion, (the old-time religion,)
As our fathers received long ago.
2. I believe in a heart-felt religion,
That brings joy to the soul ev’ry day;
The assurance of sins all forgiven,
Thro’ the blood they are all washed away.
3. I believe in a holy religion,
For the saints of all ages have told,
How it saved them from sin and its bondage,
When they heard the sweet story of old.
4. I believe in the old-time religion,
For we know we are right with our God;
And there’s joy in our hearts as we’re walking
In the paths which our fathers have trod.