William's Vision Lyrics

William Edmondson c. 1870 - 1951

William, what are you doing
And who are those monuments for
They're for my heavenly daddy
And I'm doing the work of the Lord

So all will be remembered
So all will be released
From their earthly prison
All will be set free

William, how do you chisel
And where do you get your limestone
Neighbors and friends they bring it to me
And the good Lord he speeds me along

William, why do you make angels
And when will your work here be done
When I close my eyes for good on this world
And the angels carry me o'er Jordan

William had a vision
Straight from God in heaven
Pick up your hammer and chisel
And mark the graves of my children