"Old Camp Meeting Time" lyrics

Long ago when but a boy
At old camp meeting time
How my heart did leap with joy
To hear the old bells chime
Calling all the saints of God
Into the house of prayer
Oh such praying, singing, shouting
For the Lord was there

I like the old time
Preaching, praying, shouting, singing
I like the old time
Reading of God's word
I like to hear them
Glory Hallelujahs ringing
I like the old time worship of the Lord

Preaching in them good old days
Was filled with holy flame
Preaching for the souls of men
And not for worldly fame
Under such old fashioned preaching
Sinners fell to pray
And the Lord did save them
In that good old fashioned way

I like the old time
Preaching, praying, shouting, singing
I like the old time
Reading of God's word
I like to hear them
Glory Hallelujahs ringing
I like the old time worship of the Lord

In these latter days they say
There's no use to pray
All we need is to think religion
Tis a better way
But I'm glad to tell you brother
Jesus saves from sin
In the old time way he saved me
Now he dwells within

I like the old time
Preaching, praying, shouting, singing
I like the old time
Reading of God's word
I like to hear them
Glory Hallelujahs ringing
I like the old time worship of the Lord