Jonah And The Whale

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In Bible we are told Of a Prophet who was called To the city steeped in awful sin; Oh the people in that place Were devoid of saving grace, And the prophet seemed afraid to enter in. Then the Prophet forth was sent, That old Ninevah might repent, But instead of that to Tarshish he set sail; Oh! the winds began to blow, Overboard did Jonah go, And he found a mercy-seat inside the whale. Over there, over there, In that land so bright and fair, We'll tell him about it over there; In that hallelujah land, I'll take Jonah by the hand, And we'll tell him all about it over there. In the cold and briny deep, Tears of grief did Jonah weep, And the big fish threw him out upon the shore; Then he quickly went his way, Preached to Ninevah night and day, For he did not care to backslide anymore. Now some people don't believe That a whale could him receive, But still that does not prove my song untrue, There are whales on every side, With their big mouths open wide, Take care my friend that one don't swallow you. Over there, over there, In that land so bright and fair, We'll tell him about it over there; In that hallelujah land, I'll take Jonah by the hand, And we'll tell him all about it over there. Many souls are tossed about By the whales of fear and doubt, But the Saviour wants to take them by the hand; If you will his voice obey, He will save you right away, And lead you over to the promised land. Over there, over there, In that land so bright and fair, We'll tell him about it over there; In that hallelujah land, I'll take Jonah by the hand, And we'll tell him all about it over there.