De massa’s come back from his tramp;

‘Pears he is broken quite:

He takes de basket to de camp

For rations ebery night.

Dey fought him when he loud and strong,

Dey fed him when he low:

Dey say dey will forgive the wrong,

An’ bid him’pent an’ go.

Praise de Lord! Praise de Lord!

Dey hid him’pent an’ go.