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The Good Old Bible

Since I have been converted, old satan and his folks
Keep bothering me with questions in the form of silly jokes.
I only have one answer, and this is it, my friend:
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

I believe that father Adam was the first created man,
That Eve was made his wife according to the Maker’s plan.
They lost their home in Eden; the Lord they did offend.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

I believe that master Abel was slain by master Cain,
That Noah did go in the ark to get out of the rain.
I believe that little David slew Goliath and his men.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

I believe the Hebrew children walked in the burning fire,
That Ananias was stricken dead because he was a liar.
I believe that good Elijah to heaven did ascend.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

I believe that Pharaoh’s army was drowned in the sea,
That Moses and the Israelites from bondage were set free.
I believe that fearless Daniel went into the lion’s den.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

I believe that King Belshazzar saw the writing on the wall.
When Daniel had translated it, he knew it meant his fall.
I believe the Lord that warning to the drunken king did send.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

I believe that Job had patience, also a lot of boils.
I believe the devil tempted him with various sorts of trials.
I believe with silly comforters poor Job had to contend.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

I believe the shepherd Jacob was filled with great surprise
When he saw the ladder reaching from the earth up to the skies,
With angels climbing upward, while others did descend.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

I believe that faithless Jonah was swallowed by the whale,
That Paul and Silas were set free from out of Roman jail.
I believe the jailor’s family were all converted then.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

I believe the blessed Master turned the water into wine,
As pure and sweet and harmless as the grapes grow on the vine.
All other wines are mockers—the scriptures do contend.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

I believe the disciples tarried at Jerusalem for power.
When they were all in one accord, it fell in abundance there.
The people, then, they spoke in tongues, both women and the men.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

I believe that John the Baptist preached the Holy Ghost and fire,
And all who will deny this fact, the Bible says they’re liars;
And it’s been passed on down to us by God’s own inspired men.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

When I got saved and sanctified, I had just then begun.
I next received the Holy Ghost, began to speak in tongues.
Then devil and his prophets all fell out with me right then.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

Since I received the Holy Ghost, the church and all its truth,
They say that I’m fanatic; they say it will not do.
But I know I have something that the devil did not send.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

Take heed lest thy liberty should cause some brother’s fall.
Now this command embraces cards, tobacco, rum, and all.
For filthiness and righteousness together do not blend.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

Some doubt there is a satan; there is no hell, they say.
But I don’t care for ether, for I’m not going that way.
My future home is heaven, eternity to spend.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

I believe that wicked Jezebel was eaten by the dog,
That the prodigal son he did go home to get out of the hogs.
The rich man, he wound up in hell not to get out again.
I believe the good old Bible from beginning to the end.

I believe the mighty Samson, he once had lots of power.
He thought that if he shook himself the Lord would send a shower,
But he had served the devil, and the fire refused to fall.
I believe the good old Bible, yes, I believe it all.

(Found among papers belonging to my parents, believed to be typed up in the 1940s or 1950s based on age of paper and such. Author unknown currently.)