I grew up on Southern Gospel quartet music. This was my attempt to sing all parts. I’ve never been a quartet before.
It was great fun to do, though I do think the group needed more practice.
The song was written before the American Civil War. The author’s identity long lost. People confined by slavery have few options. There is no one to go to but God and nothing you can do but pray.
When we are confined by circumstances, we can follow the lead of author. Every time we feel the Spirit moving in our hearts, we can pray.