The salesman came this mornin' Salvation door-to-door He offered me the property Oh, who could ask for more Show me around the pastures of plenty Deliver me from the rivers of none I'm about to be drowned And my cup is so empty Just let me know when my time is come The mail was late arrivin' The bills were all for me It's not that I mind owing up It's just the C.O.D. Take me on down to the pastures of plenty Deliver me from the rivers of none I'm about to be drowned And my cup is so empty Just let me know when my time is come The sun is setting slowly Descending to the west I'm prepared if the end is near But which descent is best Oh, which descent is best Show me around the pastures of plenty Deliver me from the rivers of none I'm about to be drowned And my cup is so empty Just let me know when my time is come Show me around the pastures of plenty Deliver me from the rivers of none I'm about to be drowned And my cup is so empty Just let me know when my time is come