“Joseph Looney”
Description
Joseph Looney, dying, tells his family not to grieve, for God has called him and he is prepared to go. He tells them to trust in and follow Jesus, so that they will meet him in heaven
Notes
This song was said to have been made by Elihu Gray from the deathbed speech of his neighbor. - PJS
And the result is actually traditional? Yikes. - RBW
Recordings
- Ollie Gilbert, "Joseph Looney" (on LomaxCD1704)
References
- Roud #12366
- BI, RcJLoon