Mahalia Jackson
You Must Be Born Again
[Verse 1]
Old Nicodemus went calling
To see my Lordy one night
"Master, something's wrong with me
My heart's not feeling right"
"You'll never change that feeling, my son"
The Master did explain
You'll only know the answer
When you've been born again

[Verse 2]
There ain't no substitute
Salvation is your only route
If you wish to pass the gate
You must be born again
Your ticket, you must buy
No place for your soul to hide
You'll be lost if you wait outside
You must be born again

[Verse 3]
Oh, the Lord respects no person
Oh, we're equals when we die
The rich man and the pauper
In heaven live side-by-side
At the judgement shall reveal
Every deed that's been concealed
We'll find these words are real
You must be born again
[Verse 3]
Oh, the Lord respects no person
Oh, we're equals when we die
The rich man and the pauper
In heaven live side-by-side
At the judgement shall reveal
Every deed that's been concealed
We'll find these words are real
You must be born again

[Verse 3]
Oh, well, the Lord respects no person
Oh, we're equals when we die
The rich man and the pauper
In heaven live side-by-side
At the judgement shall reveal
Every deed that's been concealed
We'll find these words are real
We must be born again, Lord