King Jesus lit the candle by the watuh side,
To see the little children when dey truly baptize',
Honor, honor unto the dying lamb.

Oh run along, children, an' be baptize',
Mighty pretty meetin' by de watuh side,
Honor, honor unto the dying lamb.

I prayed all day, I prayed all night,
My head got sprinkled wid duh mid night dew,
Honor, honor unto the dying lamb.