I will not wade into the river
I will not follow you to sea
I cannot wait to be delivered, darling
No ship would carry one like me

I will not wade into the river
Cascades pulling on my feet
I'm running faster than my fever, darling
No man of God could wash me clean

But you can carry me home
You can carry me home
With the devil I know, darling
Would you carry me home?

I will not wade into the river
I will not fall to my knees
I cannot wait to be forgiven, darling
Don't put that heavy love on me

I will not wade into the river
Let go the man I used to be
I'm not that kind of believer, darling
Only one holy hand I need