You Gotta Clear de Line

DESCRIPTION: "You gotta clear de line before you call (x2), If you ever 'spects to get an answer, You gotta clear de line before you call." "If you have aught against your sister/brother/preacher, Well go to her and her alone, And car' yo' gift before the altar."
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1950 (Arnold-FolkSongsofAlabama)
KEYWORDS: religious nonballad
FOUND IN: US(So)
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Arnold-FolkSongsofAlabama, p. 166, "You Gotta Clear de Line" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #16123
NOTES [39 words]: This appears to be an allusion to Matthew 5:23-24: If one has a quarrel with another, and is making an offering, "leave your gift before the altar and go; first be reconciled with your comrade, and then come and offer your gift." - RBW
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File: Arno166

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