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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 527 · Words: African American Spiritual · Tune: DITMUS
Do, Lord, Remember Me
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →"Do, Lord, Remember Me" is a traditional African American spiritual rooted in the biblical plea for divine remembrance, echoing the prayer of the thief on the cross in Luke 23:42. Its simple, repetitive call-and-response structure made it a staple of congregational singing in the Black church tradition.
Verse 1
Do, Lord, do, Lord,
do, Lord, remember me;
(have mercy)
do, Lord, do Lord,
do, Lord, remember me;
(sing the song, children)
do, Lord, do, Lord,
do, Lord, remember me;
singing do, Lord,
remember me. (oh glory)
Verse 2
I took Jesus as my Savior,
do, Lord, remember me;
(have mercy)
I took Jesus as my Savior,
do, Lord, remember me;
(sing the song, children)
I took Jesus
as my Savior,
do, Lord, remember me;
singing do, Lord,
remember me. (oh glory)
Verse 3
When I’m in trouble,
do, Lord, remember me;
(have mercy)
when I’m in trouble,
do, Lord, remember me;
(sing the song, children)
when I’m in trouble,
do, Lord, remember me;
singing do, Lord,
remember me. (oh glory)
Verse 4
When I am dying,
do, Lord, remember me;
(have mercy)
when I am dying,
do, Lord, remember me;
(sing the song, children)
when I am dying,
do, Lord, remember me;
singing do, Lord,
remember me. (oh glory)
Verse 5
I got a home in gloryland,
that outshines the sun;
(have mercy)
I got a home in gloryland,
that outshines the sun;
(sing the song, children)
I got a home
in gloryland,
that outshines the sun;
singing do, Lord,
remember me.
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