There's some confusing information toward the top of the thread. As far as I can tell the definitive versions (actually two different but related songs) are the 1907 song by Ada R. Habershon & Charles H. Gabriel; and the 1935 (?) song by A.P. Carter. I see no reason to believe that the "undertaker" lyrics come from anybody but Carter.

Is there any connection at all between Fanny Crosby and this song? Was there a "Fanny Crosby version"? What version was sung at the Grand Ole Opry.

-Joe-