“When My Lord Went to Pray”
Description
"Way over yonder beyond the mountain, Where my Lord went to pray, They dressed my Lord in a long white robe...." "He hewed him out a cross..." "Come and help me bear this old cross along...." The singer tells of Jesus's death and salvation
Notes
According to Mark 15:21, etc., Jesus needed help to carry his cross, though John (19:17) says he carried his own cross. The size of the cross is not specified, and when the soldiers dressed Jesus in fine clothes, they put him in a *purple* cloak (Mark 15:20). - RBW
Cross references
- cf. "Never Said a Mumbling Word" (floating lyrics)
References
- BrownIII 654, "When My Lord Went to Pray" (1 text)
- Roud #11944
- BI, Br3654