Lyrics
As I went down in the river to pray
Engaging in a spiritual act of prayer by going into the river.
Studying about that good ol' way
Reflecting on traditional and virtuous ways while studying.
And who shall wear the starry crown
Contemplating who will be honored with a celestial reward.
Good Lord, show me the way
Seeking guidance from the divine for the right path.
O sisters, let's go down
Inviting female companions to join in the spiritual journey.
Let's go down, come on down
Encouraging the collective descent into the river.
O sisters, let's go down
Reiterating the call for female companions to participate.
Down in the river to pray
Reinforcing the idea of going down into the river for prayer.
As I went down in the river to pray
Continuing the narrative of engaging in a spiritual act.
Studying about that good ol' way
Persisting in the study and contemplation of virtuous ways.
And who shall wear the starry crown
Pondering who is deserving of a celestial honor.
Good Lord, show me the way
Reiterating the plea for divine guidance on the right path.
O brothers, let's go down
Inviting male companions to participate in the spiritual journey.
Let's go down, come on down
Encouraging the collective descent of male companions into the river.
O brothers, let's go down
Reiterating the call for male companions to join in the spiritual act.
Down in the river to pray
Emphasizing the communal act of going down into the river for prayer.
As I went down in the river to pray
Continuing the narrative of the spiritual journey in the river.
Studying about that good ol' way
Persisting in the reflection on traditional and virtuous ways.
And who shall wear the starry crown
Pondering who is worthy of a celestial reward.
Good Lord, show me the way
Seeking ongoing guidance from the divine for the right path.
O sinners, let's go down
Extending the invitation to sinners to partake in the spiritual journey.
Let's go down, come on down
Encouraging the collective descent of sinners into the river for prayer.
O sinners, let's go down
Reiterating the call for sinners to join in the spiritual act.
Down in the river to pray
Emphasizing the inclusion of sinners in the communal prayer in the river.
O sinners, let's go down
Repeating the invitation to sinners for spiritual participation.
Let's go down, come on down
Encouraging the ongoing collective descent of sinners into the river.
O sinners, let's go down
Reiterating the call for sinners to engage in the spiritual journey.
Down in the river to pray
Emphasizing the communal act of sinners going down into the river for prayer.
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