This hymn is about seeking guidance and spiritual growth.
It emphasizes the importance of prayer and studying the 'good old way'.
The song invites listeners to join in prayer and seek God's guidance.
The hymn's message is timeless and universal, appealing to people of all ages.
As I went down in the river to pray, Studying about that good old way, And who shall wear the starry crown Good Lord, show me the way Oh, sisters, let's go down Let's go down, won't you come on down Oh, sisters, let's go down Down in the river to pray Down in the river to pray As I went down in the river to pray Stood in about that good old way And who shall wear the roving crown Good Lord show me the way Oh, brothers, let's go down, let's go down. Won't you come on down? Oh, brothers, let's go down, down in the river to pray, down in the river to pray. As I went down in the river to pray Studying about that good old way And who shall wear the starry crown Good Lord, show me the way Oh fathers let go down let in the river to pray down in the river to pray As I went down in the river to pray Stood in about that good old way And you shall wear the robe and crown Good Lord, show me the way Oh, mothers, let's go down Let's go down, won't you come on down Oh, mothers, let's go down Down in the river to pray Down in the river to pray As I went down in the river to pray Studying about that good old way And you show me the starry crown Good Lord, show me the way. Oh sinners, let's go down, Let's go down, won't you come on down Oh, Santa, let's go down Down in the river to pray Down in the river to pray As I went down in the river to pray Studying about that good old way And you shall wear the starry crown Good Lord, show me the way
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