Preachin', Prayin', Singin' Lyrics

I was a stranger there
intent upon my way
and when I saw the crowd
I had the urge to stay
I heard a welcome voice
biddin me to come & share
their preachin prayin singin
down on the public square

I felt so much at home
amid the happy throng
that came from far & near
to praise His name in song

to lay their burdens down
forget their every care
and have an oldtime meetin
down on the public square
preachin prayin singin everywhere
shoutin the praises of His lovin care
all of God's children seemed to gather there
preachin prayin singin
down on the public square

now as I journey on & think back o'er the days
I'm convinced that these folks have found a way
just put their hearts in song
pray an honest prayer
and leave the old bells ringin
down on the public square
preachin prayin singin everywhere
shoutin the praises of His lovin care
all of God's children seemed to gather there
preachin prayin singin
down on the public square

preachin prayin singin
down on the public square