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Text:Jacob's Ladder
Tune:JACOB'S LADDER
Arranger:Horace Clarence Boyer

192. Jacob's Ladder

1 We are climbing Jacob’s ladder,
We are climbing Jacob’s ladder,
We are climbing Jacob’s ladder,
Pilgrims of the cross.

2 Every round goes higher, higher,
Every round goes higher, higher,
Every round goes higher, higher,
Pilgrims of the cross.

3 Sinner, do you love your Jesus?
Sinner, do you love your Jesus?
Sinner, do you love your Jesus?
Pilgrims of the cross.

4 If you love him, why not serve him?
If you love him, why not serve him?
If you love him, why not serve him?
Pilgrims of the cross.

Text Information
First Line: We are climbing Jacob's ladder
Title: Jacob's Ladder
Meter: 8.8.8.5.
Publication Date: 1996
Scripture:
Topic: African-American spiritual: African-American spiritual; Children: Jadob's Ladder; Love (1 more...)
Source: African-American spiritual
Tune Information
Name: JACOB'S LADDER
Arranger: Horace Clarence Boyer
Meter: 8.8.8.5.
Key: E♭ Major
Source: African-American spiritual
Copyright: Arr. © 1982 Horace Clarence Boyer



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