The Downy
Bird of Charity
We all goin’ up to heaven
on the downy wings of love
like that leaven we is risin’
Oh by REASON we is risin’
By gettin’ down we’s gittin’ up
lift up ,lift up that foldin’ green to Heaven.
Den’ place it in dat’ basket please.
Dats’ da devils own devices.
Da root of evil, don’t you know.
Your lovin’ charity will seize those precious keys!
Then you may ride.
Yes, you may ride in stately comfort,
on that railway to Heaven.
First class passage on that Pullman, Heaven bound.
Now sister Korah, can we hear the word in music
as brother Simon an’ he co:horts pass the baskets there amongst’ ya’.
Reach down, way down, now don’t hold back.
Lay it on me,
Do as you would have him do for you.
Dig deep, give it up. Yes, now’s the time.
Give it up to HIM!