There are several related spirituals and gospel songs. Here is one from the South Carolina Islands.

Lyr. Add: Glory, Glory, Hallelujah
St. Helena Island Spiritual

1
Glory, glory, hallelujah,
when I lay muh burden down
Glory, glory, Hallelujah,
when I lay muh burden down
2
I'm goin' to climb Jacob's ladder
When I lay muh burden down
I'm goin' to climb Jacob's ladder
When I lay muh burden down.
3
I wonder what mother's goin' to do dat day
When I lay muh burden down
All she got to do is watch and pray
When I lay muh burden down.
4
I wonder what mother wants to stay here for
When I lay muh burden down
Dis ole world's no friend to her
When I lay muh burden down.

No. 66. Nicholas George Julius Ballanta-(Taylor), 1924, Saint Helena Island Spirituals, G. Schirmer, Inc. New York

It seems to me others of the group have been posted; I will try looking through my old posts.