Well there was a time on earth, when in the books of heaven
An old account was standing for sins yet unforgiven.
My name was at the top and many things below,
But I went unto the keeper and settled it long ago.
CHORUS
Long ago (down on my knees) long ago (I settled it all)
Yes the old account was settled long ago (hallelujah)
And the record's clear today 'cause he washed my sins away,
And the old account was settled long ago.
Well the old account was large and growin' every day,
And I was always sinnin' and I never tried to pray.
But when I looked ahead and saw such pain and woe,
Well I went unto the keeper and settled it long ago
Now sinner seek the Lord repent of all your sins,
For this he has commanded if you would enter in.
And then if you should live a hundred years below,
Well you know you got it settled 'cause you settled it long ago.
