Cat. #0867 (MFH #658) - As sung by Ollie Gilbert, Mountain View, Arkansas on August 27, 1969
VERSE 1
Jesus who died
On calvaries tree
Shed'n his life's blood
For you an' for me
They pierced His side, His hands, an' His feet
But they left Him to die
Like a tramp on th street
CHORUS:
He was some Mother's darling
Some Mother's son
Once't He was fair
An', once't He was young
Mother, she rocked Him
Her darl'in to sleep
But they left Him to die
Like a tramp on th street
VERSE 2
If Jesus should come
An' knock at your door
Asking for drink or
Bread from your store
Would you welcome Him in
Or turn Him away
Then God will reward you
On th great Judgement day