They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
They all cried 'Hallelujah' when Jesse's head went under
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
They all cried 'Hallelujah' when Jesse's head went under
'Cause this time he went under for the Lord
Now Jimmy's got a daddy and Jesse's got a family
And Franklin County's got a lot more man
The county courthouse records tell all there is to tell
'Cause Jesse won't be steppin' out again
They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
And the black eye of the law will soon be well
The scars on Jesse's knuckles were more than just respected
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
And tell them how much Jesse's took up with little Jim
They all cried 'Hallelujah' when Jesse's head went under
The pockets of the gamblers will soon miss Jesse's money
From now on Nancy Taylor can proudly speak to neighbors
They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
Among the local women there'll be a lot less cheatin'
'Cause this time he went under for the Lord
