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Preaching, Praying, Singing

By:E. C. McCarty · Source Recording: The Bluegrass Album Band (1989)

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Preaching praying singing everywhere
Shouting the praises of His loving care
All of God's children seem to gather there
Preaching praying singing down on the public 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

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By:E. C. McCarty · Source Recording:The Bluegrass Album Band (1989)

Song Details

Also Known As
Preachin', Prayin', Singin'
Songwriter
E. C. McCarty
First Release
Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys (1952)
Genres
Gospel Traditional Bluegrass
Themes
Faith/Praise
Jam Popularity

History

Further reading: Secondhand Songs

Source Recording

Artist
The Bluegrass Album Band
Album
The Bluegrass Album, Vol. 5: Sweet Sunny South cover The Bluegrass Album, Vol. 5: Sweet Sunny South (1989)
Key A Time Boom-Chuck Tempo 136 BPM Length 2:33
Musicians

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