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