Old Camp Meetin' Time

(Traditional)



Long ago when just a boy

At old camp meetin' time

How my heart would beat with joy

To hear the old bells chime.



Calling all the saints of God

Into the house of prayer

Oh, such prayin', singin', shoutin'

For the Lord was there.



How I like the old time preachin', prayin', shoutin', singin'

How I like the old time reading of God's words

How I like to hear those glory, hallelujahs ringin'

How I like the old time worship of the Lord.



Preaching in the good ole days

Were filled with holy flame

Preaching for the souls of men

And not for worldly fame.



Under such old fashion preaching

Sinners knelt to pray

And the Lord would save them

In that good ole fashion way.



How I like the old time preachin', prayin', shoutin', singin'

How I like the old time reading of God's words

How I like to hear those glory, hallelujahs ringin'

How I like the old time worship of the Lord...