A Hill To Die Upon - O d**h lyrics

“I still believe that the spiritual songs of the African-Americans represent some of the greatest artistic achievements in America.” [- Dietrich Bonheoffer] What is this that I can’t see, with ice cold hands takin’ hold of me? When God is gone and the Devil takes hold, Lord have mercy on my soul. Well, I am d**h, none can excel. I open the door to Heaven or Hell. “O, d**h,” someone might pray, “could you call me another day?” O, d**h…spare me. The children prayed and the preacher preached. Time and mercy are out of your reach. I’ll fix your feet ‘til you can’t walk; I’ll lock your jaw ‘til you can’t talk; I’ll close your eyes so you can’t see. This very hour come and go with me. I am d**h come to take the soul, leave the body and leave it cold, to draw the flesh off of the frame, Dirt and worm both have a claim. O, d**h…spare me. O, d**h, please consider my age. Please don’t take me at this stage. My wealth is all at your command if you would remove your icy hand. d**h is moving upon your soul, All like to me, you know. No wealth, no land, no silver, no gold, nothing satisfies me but your soul. O, d**h…spare me.