Preaching, Praying, Singing Songtext
von Kitgut Stringband

I was a stranger there
Until upon my way
Until I saw the crowd
And felt the urge to sing
I heard a welcome voice
Bid me come share
They′re preachin', prayin′, singin'
Down on the public square

Preachin', prayin′, singin′ everywhere
Shoutin' His praises of love and care
All of God′s children seem to gather there
They're preachin′, prayin', singin′
Down on the public square


I felt so much at home
Amid this happy throng
That came from far and near
To praise His name in song
To lay their burdens down
Forget every care
And have an old time meetin'
Down on the public square

Preachin', prayin′, singin′ everywhere
Shoutin' His praises of love and care
All of God′s children seem to gather there
They're preachin′, prayin', singin′
Down on the public square

Now as I journey on
I think back o'er the day
I am convinced within
These folks have found the way
To put their hearts in song
Just pray an honest prayer
And leave the joy bells ringin'
Down on the public square

Preachin′, prayin′, singin' everywhere
Shoutin′ His praises of love and care
All of God's children seem to gather there
They′re preachin', prayin′, singin'
Down on the public square


Preachin', prayin′, singin′ everywhere
Shoutin' His praises of love and care
All of God′s children seem to gather there
They're preachin′, prayin', singin′
Down on the public square