burned over

[[ have you heard of the "burned-over district" of NY State? This song started with that in general and the Millerites in more particular. ]].

Jesus is going to stroll

right up our block,

step up right there, next Tuesday.

Jesus is going to roll

up to the clock 

in our town square, next Tuesday.

Jesus is coming on Tuesday, 

next Tuesday.

to burn the place down to the dirt

Jesus is coming on Tuesday, 

next Tuesday.

and I sure hope it doesn't hurt.

Sell the house.

Sell the cow.

Sell the horses.

Do it now.

Jesus is coming on Tuesday, 

next Tuesday.

to burn the place down to the dirt