Portland, June, 1999. Bob opened many performances with this song during that time. Prior to that, he liked to open with Down in the Flood.
Here's the version of this old gospel tune that Bill Monroe used:
Hallelujah (I'm ready) I'm ready (Hallelujah)
I can hear the voices singing soft and low
Hallelujah (I'm ready) I'm ready (Hallelujah)
Hallelujah I'm ready to go
In the darkness of night not a star was in site
On a highway that leads down below
But Jesus came in and saved this soul from sin
Hallelujah I'm ready to go
Sinners don't wait before it's too late
He's a wonderful Savior you know
Well I fell on my knees and he answered my pleas
Hallelujah I'm ready to go