Baptize Me in the Cumberland River Baptize me in the Cumberland River Let old Satan look at me Brother Johnny let me down quickly for the Lord is calling me. Oh praise the Lord, glory hallilueah The Heavenly lights are shining on me. Baptize me in the Cumberland River wash my sins out to the sea. Standing by the old Cumberland River My friend on earth is harmony and I walk out into deep water and I go down she's praying for me. Oh praise the Lord, glory hallilueah The Heavenly lights are shining on me. Baptize me in the Cumberland River wash my sins out to the sea. Lord I want to walk in your footsteps I'm gonna stand close by your side. While here on earth I'll be your helper. The truth I'll tell and never lie.