I was
a stranger there,
in a tent upon my way
And when I saw the crowd,
I had the urge to stay
I heard a welcome voice,
biddin' me to come and share
They're preachin', prayin', singin',
down on the public square
I felt so much at home
amid the happy throng
That came from far and near
to praise His name in a song
To lay their burdens down,
forget their every care
And have an old -time evening
down on the public square
Preaching, praying,
singing everywhere
Shoutin' the praises of his love and care
All of God's children seem
to gather there
Preachin', prayin',
singin' down on the public square
Now as I journey on
and think back o 'er the days
I am convinced my family,
these folks have found a way
Just put their hearts in song,
pray an honest prayer
And leave the old bells ringing
down on the public square
Preaching, praying, singing everywhere
Shouting the praises of His love and care
All of God's children sing
together there
Preaching, praying,
singing down on the public square
Preaching, praying,
singing down on the public square