A Man so Long Ago

From so long ago

He paved a way

Was turned away from

Here to LA

A man who made a difference

Because of an experience from long

Ago

A promise he only read about

In that good Book of Acts

That experience became his reality

He shared on Azusa St.

Many experienced the same as he

Thank you William Seymour

For paving a way for me

You brought the truth and was turned away

Yes, you were a free man, but left astray

Many didn't believe and sent you away

Oh, but how could they deny the revival on that wonderful day

One day we will meet brother on that beautiful street of gold

Oh the stories we will share about a journey long ago

It started at the Hill of Calvary

Then down Azusa St. in LA

Now right here where I am, and many more between

And along the way

The souls that are saved because of one man's courage, love and hope

That all will see this beautiful truth we know

Yes, brother I thank you for the barriers, broke

The Lord can use anyone, even a freed slave like you

To bring the blessed truth to the hurting and the weak

The thirsty and the meek

To bring the Gospel of peace to all who are hungry

Thank you Brother Seymour, a black man who experienced, so long ago

The same experience that I also know.