Delmus Jackson was a black man
Delmus Jackson was a custodian
He cleaned the church house five days a week
Delmus Jackson talked to me
He'd say I'm working for the Lord
Gonna see his face for my reward
And on that day he will say
Well-done Delmus Jackson
Delmus Jackson had nine children
Delmus Jackson had great wisdom
Do unto others as if they was you
Delmus Jackson spoke the truth
He'd say Jesus loves all his children
And he will welcome everyone
And on that day he will say
Well-done Delmus Jackson
Delmus Jackson bought me Cokes
Delmus Jackson told me jokes
He drank his coffee from a thermos
Delmus Jackson made no fuss
He'd say my bags are packed and I'm ready to go
To meet the Lord on streets of gold
And on that day he will say
Well-done Delmus Jackson