Classic Poem

I stood on de ribber ob Jerdon,
To see dat ship come sailin' ober;
Stood on de ribber ob Jerdon,
To see dat ship sail by.

Refrain:

O moaner, don' ya weep, when ya see dat ship come sailin' ober;
Shout: " Glory Hallelujah! " When ya see dat ship sail by.

O sister, ya bettuh be ready
To see...
Brother, ya bettuh be ready
To see...

O preacher...

O Deacon...