IN This world I've tried most everything, And I'm happy now to say There is nothing like religion In the good old-fashioned way; I am walking in the old-time way. And I want the world to know That I'd rather be an old-time Christian Than anything I know.

I'd rather be an old-time Christian Than anything I know, There's nothing like an old-time Christian With a Christian love to show; I'm walking in the grand old highway, And I'm telling everywhere I go, That I'd rather be an old-time Christian Than anything I know.

There are many things I'd like to be As my journey I pursue, I have longed to be a leader Like a mortal man would do; I would like to be a millionaire, With a million to bestow, But I'd rather be an old-time Christian Than anything I know.

I'd rather be an old-time Christian Than anything I know, There's nothing like an old-time Christian With a Christian love to show; I'm walking in the grand old highway, And I'm telling everywhere I go, That I'd rather be an old-time Christian Than anything I know.

All the world is bright since I got right, Now I sing and pray and shout, All my burdens have been lifted Since the Saviour brought me out; I will tell the world both far and near As I travel here below, That I'd rather be an old-time Christian Than anything I know.

I'd rather be an old-time Christian Than anything I know, There's nothing like an old-time Christian With a Christian love to show; I'm walking in the grand old highway, And I'm telling everywhere I go, That I'd rather be an old-time Christian Than anything I know.