The "Lord willing" part comes from The Bible; see link. "...and the creek [crick] don't rise" was added later. The modern version is an irreverant reference to the Bible passage. Clearly, if the Lord is willing, a natural force won't prevent it, unless the Lord's agency is less powerful than generally presumed.
This phrase originates from the American South and is believed to have originated in the early 19th century. It is a colloquial way of expressing a conditional statement implying that all will go well if God allows it and no unforeseen events occur. The addition of "and the creek don't rise" emphasizes the hope that everything will proceed smoothly without any unexpected challenges.
A piece of American folk wisdom, I venture to suggest. Meaning, if everything goes well.
"The Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise" is not a Who, but a phrase meaning the speaker will arrive or complete a task if the Lord allows and the creek (small brook or stream) doesn't flood making passage impossible. A pious statement alluding to all being according to God's will and also acknowledging man's inability to control natural forces. Recently, I was informed by a friend that the "creek" referred to in this expression is not a small brook or stream, but a reference to the Creek Indians. I want to know if anyone else has ever heard this reference.
The saying alludes to possible attacks from Creek Indians and to James 4:13-17: Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." As it is, you boast and brag. All such boasting is evil. Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins.
Gender: Both Origin: Latin Meaning: Belonging to the Lord Origin: Russian Meaning: born on Sunday Its source is a Latin expression meaning "Lord." It is from the expression Domenica dies, The Lord's day Origin: Greek Meaning: Victory; useful; bringer of victory Origin: Persian Meaning: Good and happy and beautiful and delicate. The name is also is considered to mean clear and good water. Origin: the name Nika is a Christogram Meaning: Jesus Christ Conquers
Although not on an old radio western, the term was popularized by country and western star, Johnny Cash in 1957. Etymology on the saying is hotly disputed so no one is certain who actually said it or when it was first said.
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The origin of lord is Old English hlaford, from hlafweard 'bread-keeper,' from a Germanic base.
LW means Lord Willing.
yes, Nepal is the origin place of lord buddha.
if the lord is willing I will
The Lord's Prayer is Christian in origin.
James 4:13-17
It's a form of 'Lord willing,' or 'God willing.' It literally means, "Like [As] God wants [desires]."