preaching', prayin', singin'

i was a stranger there intent upon my way

but when i saw the crowd

i had the urge to stay

i heard a welcome voice biddin' me to come and share

their preachin'

prayin'

singin' down on the public square

preachin'

prayin'

singin' everywhere

shouting the praises of his loving care

all of god's children seem to gather there

preachin'

prayin'

singin' down on the public square

i felt so much at home amid the happy throng

that came from far and near to praise his name in song

to lay their burdens down

forget their every care

and have an old time meeting down on the public square

preachin'

prayin'

singin' everywhere

shouting the praises of his loving care

all of god's children seem to gather there

preachin'

prayin'

singin' down on the public square

now as i journey on

think back on the day

i am convinced within

these folks have found the way

to put their hearts in song

just pray an earnest prayer

and leave the door bells ringin' down on the public square

preachin'

prayin'

singin' everywhere

shouting the praises of his loving care

all of god's children seem to gather there

preachin'

prayin'

singin' down on the public square

preachin'

prayin'

singin' down on the public square