[1] Preaching praying [4] singing everywhere
[1] Shouting the praises [2maj] of His loving [5] care
[1] All of God's children [4] seem to gather there
[1] Preaching praying singing down [5] on the public [1] square

I was a stranger there intent upon my way
But when I saw the crowd I had the urge to stay
I heard a welcome voice bidding me to come and share
There preaching praying singing down on the public square

I felt so much at home amid the happy throng
That came from far and near to praise His name in song
To lay their burdens down forget their every care
And have an old time meeting down on the public square

Now as I journey on and think back o'er the day
I am convinced within these folks have found the way
To put their heart in song just pray an honest prayer
And leave the joy bells ringin' down on the public square