African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#314

314. I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray

Refrain:
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
Way down yonder by myself,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray.

1 In the valley,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
On my knees,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
With my burden,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
And my Savior,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
O my Lord! [Refrain]

2 Chilly waters,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
In the Jorden,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
Crossing over,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
Into Canaan,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
O my Lord! [Refrain]

3 Hallelujah!
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
Troubles over,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
In the Kingdom
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
With my Jesus,
O I couldn’t hear nobody pray,
O my Lord! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In the valley
• Title: I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
• Refrain First Line: O I couldn't hear nobody pray
• Meter: Irregular with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 37:7
  ;
  Ephesians 5:18
• Topic: Conflict; Prayer
• Source: Traditional Spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: [In the valley]
• Arranger: Robert O. Hoffelt, 1920-
• Incipit: 32311 35355 56661
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Traditional Spiritual
• Copyright: Used by permission