Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man

Daddy was an old time preacher man

He preached the word of God throughout the land

He preached so plain a child could understand

Yes, daddy was an old time preacher man

He told the people of the need to pray

He talked about God's wrath on Judgement Day

He preached about the great eternity

He preached hell so hot that you could feel the heat

Yes, daddy was an old time preacher man

Aunt Leona would get up to testify

And we'd sing "In the Sweet By and By"

Then we'd sing "I'm on My Way to Canaan's Land"

Yes, daddy was an old time preacher man

Revivals and camp meetings went for weeks

Folks came from all around to hear him preach

Daddy said if one is saved it's worth it all

But the aisles were always filled at altar calls

Daddy was an old time preacher man

He preached the word of God throughout the land

He preached so plain a child could understand

Yes, daddy was an old time preacher man

Daddy worked for God but asked no pay

For he believed that God provides a way

We never had a lot but we got by

Yes, it's 'cause the Lord was on my daddy's side

Daddy was an old time preacher man

"In the sweet by and by

We shall meet on that beautiful shore

I'm on my way to Canaan's Land"

Yes, daddy was an old time preacher man

• Artist:Skeeter Davis