Keep the Ark A-Moving

DESCRIPTION: "Now, fathers, if you're willing, We'll keep the ark a-moving, And we'll pass over Jurdan by and by" (x3). "Where the streets is paved with gold, And the gates is set with pearl, And we'll pass...." "Now, mothers/brothers/etc., if you're willing...."
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1949 (Korson-PennsylvaniaSongsAndLegends)
KEYWORDS: religious nonballad travel
FOUND IN: US(MA)
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Korson-PennsylvaniaSongsAndLegends, p. 61, "Keep the Ark A-Moving" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #7753
File: KPL061

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