I’m so glad troubles don’t last always.
I’m so glad troubles don’t last always, lord.
I’m so glad troubles don’t last always.
Oh my lord, what shall I do?

What will you do when death comes a creeping in your room?
What will you do when death comes a creeping in your room?
What will you do when death comes a creeping in your room?
Oh my lord, oh my lord, what shall I do?

I’m so glad I got my religion in time.
Oh yes, oh yes, I’ve got my religion in time.
I’m so glad I got my religion in time.
Oh my lord, oh my lord, what shall I do?