Henry's Songbook

Operator, information, give me Jesus on the line
Operator, information, I'd like to speak to a friend of mine
Prayer is the number, faith is the exchange
Heaven is the street and Jesus is the name
Operator, information, give me Jesus on the line

Repeat

Operator, information, help me if you can
Operator, information, connect me with the man
Though I'm without the money, I'll pay the charge
Connect me with the man, I've called him to my heart
Operator, information, give me Jesus on the line

Operator, information, please tell me why
Operator, information, I have to try
My mother knew his number when I was very small
Every time she dialled he answered the call
Operator, information, give me Jesus on the line

Repeat 1

(as sung by De Dannan)

[1992:] [...] the gospel classic 'Operator' is nothing short of stunning. (Sean McGhee, review De Dannan, '1/2 Set In Harlem', Rock 'n' Reel 13, p 39)