I stood on de ribber ob Jerdon
To see dat ship come sailin’ ober
Stood on de ribber ob Jerdon
o see dat ship sail by

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 …

Deacon …