from « American Negro Songs »
by J. W. Work, 1940

Poor mourner’s got a home at last
Poor mourner’s got a home at last

 O, mourner, mourner
Ain’t you tired a-mourning

 Bow down on your knees and join the band with the angels

    No harm, no harm
Go tell Brother Elijah
No harm, no harm
Poor mourner’s got a home at last

 O, sinner, sinner
Ain’t you tired a-singing

 O, seeker, seeker
Ain’t you tired a-seeking

  O, preacher, preacherAin’t you tired a-preaching