Two coats were before me, the old and the new
And I could have either, so what must I do
One coat was ugly and terribly torn
The other, a new one that had never been worn
The old coat was earthly and not fit to wear
I thought about it often, shed a many a tear
But there was a new one presented to view
So I laid off the old coat and I put on the new
And I'll tell you the best thing that I ever did do
I laid off the old coat and I put on the new
Well the first man was earthly and made from the ground
We all bore his image the whole world around
But next was my Savior from Heaven so fair
He gave me this new coat that you now see me wear
And this new coat it fits me and it keeps me so warm
It's good in the winter and it's good in the storm
And my Savior has dressed me in garments so rare
He fills me with glory and His image I'll bare
And I'll tell you the best thing that I ever did do
I laid off the old coat and I put on the new
Sinner I'll tell you the best thing that you ever could do
Is lay off the old coat and put on the new