The Old-Time Religion

Verse 1

I believe in the old-time religion, For it saves from all sin here below, Gives me peace passing all understanding, While the rivers of pleasure doth flow.

Chorus

Oh, give me the old-time religion, Oh, give me the joy I can know; I believe in the old-time religion, As our fathers received long ago.

Verse 2

I believe in a heartfelt religion That brings joy to the soul every day; The assurance of sins all forgiven, Through the blood they are all washed away.

Verse 3

I believe in a holy religion, For the saints of all ages have told How it saved them from sin and its bondage, When they heard the sweet story of old.

Verse 4

I believe in the old-time religion, For we know we are right with our God; And there’s joy in our hearts as we’re walking In the paths which our fathers have trod.