God Moves On the Water by Blind Willie Johnson Cover

Описание: The Titanic sunk April 15, 1912. BWJ recorded his original version in 1929. It is always interesting trying to hear and understand the lyrics from copies of the old 78 rpm records. Who is A. G. Smith, a mighty man, built a boat he couldn't undertsand? Is BWJ really referring to the Captain E. J. Smith? Please offer your imput to the lyrics. Thank you for sharing.
Oh God, Oh Lord, Oh God
In the of Year nineteen hundred and twelve, April the fourteenth day
Great Titanic struck an iceberg, people had to run and pray
God moves on, God moves, God moves, the people had to run and pray
The guards who stood watching, fell asleep cause they were tired
When they heard the great excitement, a gunshot was fired
God moves, moves, God moves, the people had to run and pray

Captain Smith gave the orders, women and children first
Many lifeboats piled up, many were liable to crush
God moves on, God moves, God moves, the people had to run and pray

Many people left their happy homes, and everything that they possess
Lord Jesus, will you hear us now, help us in our distress
God moves, God moves, God moves, had to run and pray

Women had to leave their loving ones, see about their safety first
When they heard the liner was doomed, hearts did almost burst
God moves, God moves, God moves, the people had to run and pray

A.G. Smith was a mighty man, built a boat that he couldn't understand
Named it a name of a tin in a can, God just pulled it in
God moves, God moves, God moves, the people had to run and pray