Rev. Clay Evans "Have You Got Good Religion" (Sound File & Lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases a sound file of the Gospel song "Have You Got Good Religion" as sung by Rev Clay Evans & choir. A transcription of Rev. Evan's sermon-like introduction and the lyrics of this rendition of this song are also included in this post.

The content of this post is presented for religious, folkloric, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/06/certainly-lord-gospel-civil-rights.html "Certainly, Lord" (Spiritual & Civil Rights Versions) for another post on this song

Also click http://cocojams.com/content/african-american-civil-rights-songs for one version of lyrics to the Civil Rights song "Certainly Lord (do you want your freedom) that is based on this song.
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FEATURED SOUND FILE
Rev.Clay Evans "Have You Got Good Religion"



Garrison Bullier, Uploaded on Nov 16, 2009

*AUDIO* Rev. Clay Evans "Have You Got Good Religion"
(Certainly Lord)
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The song begins at 2:47 of this sound file.

Commenter praiseleaderATL wrote that she or he was at this recording and indicated that it was in the 1980s.

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LYRICS: HAVE YOU GOT GOOD RELIGION
(As sung by Rev. Clay Evans & Choir)

Spoken introduction to this song:
In days and.... times in which we live
we are crucified.
[There's] Times of trouble
everywhere.
Uncertainty
Unrest
Everywhere you go.
Well, you just don’t know.
And half of us are in this dilemma.
You don’t know what the weather’s gonna be
Un!
You don’t know whether you got a job
Some of us don’t even know whether we are still married or not
Un!
That’s just how uncertain things are.
Sometimes you still think you married, but you’re not.
You need help cause things are so uncertain.
You’re well, one day
Sick the next one.
Ain’t that right?

And in a day and time like this
You don’t know what politicians are gonna do.
Ain’t that right?
So in ah time like this
Where there’s indefinite
uncertain[ity]
Well, my friends you need to be SURE and VERY SURE
that you’ve been born again.
You oughta KNOW you got GOOD RELIGION.
Something that we are SUBSTAINED in a time of trial,
tribulation
temptation
all around us.
It needs to be good enough
so that if you get in the fiery furnace like the Hebrew boys
You know He’ll keep you.
You know that if you get in the LIONS’ den
He’ll keep ya.
And when temptations are ALL around you
You need to KNOW beyond a shadow of a doubt
that I’ve been BORN again.
How many of you know you been born again?*
And we used to sing ah little song where I came from
And I just want you to kinda listen in
and if you can answer me back, well and good.
Well, we used to sing this little song down in Tennessee

Lead –Have you got good religion
Choir- Certainly Lord
Lead –Have you got good religion
Choir- Certainly Lord
Lead –Do you know you have good religion
Choir- Certainly Lord
Certainly, certainly, certainly Lord

Lead [speaking to the congregation] – Now wait ah minute…
You didn’t really sing it.
The choir sang it
But you didn’t really say it
like you mean it.
If you KNOW you got it
I want you to say it.

Lead –Do you have good religion
Choir- Certainly Lord
Lead –Do you have good religion
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Lead –Do you have good religion
Choir- Certainly Lord
Lead – I wonder do you got good religion.
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Certainly, certainly, certainly Lord

Lead- Have you been to the pool**
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Lead – Have you been to the pool
Choir- Certainly Lord
Lead – Have you been to the pool
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Certainly, certainly, certainly Lord

Lead- Have you been baptized
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Lead – (Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey) Have you been baptized
Choir- Certainly Lord
Lead – (How many of you have been baptized?) Have you been baptized
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Certainly, certainly, certainly Lord
Lead- Is your name on high***
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Lead – Is your name written on high
Choir- Certainly Lord
Lead – Is your name on high
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Certainly, certainly, certainly Lord

Lead [speaking] – Well, now that’s the way we used to sing it down yonder.
Since I got up here you haveta [Begins singing to a faster tempo with accompanying handclapping]

Lead –Do you have good religion
Choir- Certainly Lord
Lead – Do you have good religion
Choir- Certainly Lord
Lead – Do you have good religion
Choir- Certainly Lord
Certainly, certainly, certainly Lord


Lead – Is your name on the roll ****
Choir- Certainly Lord
Lead – Is your name on the roll
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Lead – Is your name on the roll
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Certainly, certainly, certainly Lord

Lead- Is your name on high***
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Lead – (Yeah) Is your name on high
Choir- Certainly Lord
Lead – Is your name on high
Choir - Certainly, Lord
Choir & Lead - Certainly, certainly, certainly Lord

Choir- Have you got good religion
Lead – (Yeah) Have you got good religion
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Lead – Have you got good religion
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Lead – Do you have you got good religion
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Certainly, certainly, certainly Lord
Lead –We need good religion
Choir- Certainly Lord
Lead – We need good religion
Choir- Certainly Lord
Lead – Have you got good religion
Choir- Certainly Lord
Certainly, certainly, certainly Lord

Choir- Have you got good religion
Lead – (Yeah) Have you got good religion
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Lead – Have you got good religion
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Lead – Have you got good religion
Choir- Certainly, Lord
Lead [overlapping with choir] Well now
Choir & Lead- Certainly, certainly, certainly Lord
Choir [singing] – Certainly, Lord
Lead [spoken]- You need to make sure
Choir [singing]- Certainly Lord [tempo slower]
Lead [spoken]- You need to be a peace,
When everything is going on
Choir [singing] – Certainly, Lord
Lead [spoken]- But if you got it
Choir [singing overlapping Lead’s extemporaneous words]- Certainly, certainly, certainly
Lead [spoken] -It will keep you
It will hold ya
Yeah, Yeah
Choir [singing during fade out] Certainly, Lord
Lead [spoken during fade out] - You gotta be sure
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Transcription by Azizi Powell from the sound file given above.
Additions and corrections are welcome.

This is transcribed without the organ’s chords and congregation’s exclamation that are an integral response part of this sermon like song introduction.
NOTES:
*been born again – accepted Jesus as your Lord & Savoir (become a Christian)

**been to the pool- been baptized by immersion in water

***is your name on high – is your name written in God’s book as being a person who has accepted Jesus as your Lord & Savior [The same idea is expressed in the religious song “When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder” – “roll call”: calling out the names of a group of people (such as students in a class room) to see who is present or absent)

**** is your name on the roll –[Read the notes for “is your name written on high”]

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Thanks to the composer/s of "Have You Got Good Religion" and thanks to Rev. Clay Evans and the choir for this rendition of this song. And thanks to the publisher of this sound file on YouTube.

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Gospel Arrangements Of "We're Marching To Zion"

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post features African American Gospel renditions of the 18th century Issac Watts hymn "We're Marching To Zion".

Click http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/m/a/marching.htm. for information about & the lyrics to "We're Marching To Zion". Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcAfxUj1D_0 for a traditional rendition of that hymn.

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All copyrights remain with their owners.

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FEATURED EXAMPLES
(These examples are posted in chronological order with the oldest dated examples presented first.)

Example #1: Roberta Martin Singers - Marching to Zion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zaf7mtFGSIY

direfranchement, Uploaded on Aug 4, 2008 [Embedding disabled by request]

Eugene Smith leading the Roberta Martin Singers in an "old time" call to worship. Listen for the florid head notes of Delores Barrett in the background. Definitely my favorite Eugene Smith solo.
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Here are three comments from this sound file's viewer comment thread:

direfranchement, 2009
"This recording was made with four voices.

Soloist: Eugene Smith

Tenor: Norsalus McKissick

Contralto; Roberta Martin

Soprano: Delois Barrett

Martin and Barrett easily drown out McKissick on this record. The RMS were criticized in gospel circles for singing like a group of five soloists (in this case four) as opposed to singing genuine quartet harmonies. Recordings like this support that criticism, but with Roberta singing like that, I ain't mad at her."
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JayEm86 , 2012
"@direfranchement, are you sure about there being only 4 voices? I can hear a lower contralto singing lower than Roberta and higher than Norsalus. I think she may be Myrtle Scott. You can hear her trailing on the word "God" at 0:42."
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em jobs, 2008
"this song make me think of when I was a little boy and my mother marching into the choir loft and the choir singing this one day I will see my mother marching in heaven singing this song."
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"We're Marching To Zion" was often sung during church processionals (when the choir marched down the center aisle of the church sanctuary santuary up to the choir loft in back of the minister's podium.) Unfortunately, a number of African American churches no longer have processionals.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/06/sources-artistry-and-purposes-of-black.html for a post about Black church processionals.

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Example #2: 552. We're Marching To Zion- Earl Washington, song leader



pkteemax, Uploaded on Jun 12, 2009

Huntington coC in Long Island, NY - Gospel meeting
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This song leader adds a little bit of Gospel flourishes to the traditional version of "We're Marching To Zion".

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Example #3: We Are Marching up to Zion - Mount Zion SDA Church Reunion Youth Choir - Mount Zion SDA Church



Mount Zion SDA Church Uploaded on Nov 29, 2009

Filmed November 29, 2009, Homecoming Sabbath
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SDA=Seventh Day Adventist

This song was sung during the church offering. By the way, it's unusual for a church choir to remain sitted when they sing.

Notice that the title of this video is given as "We're Marching Up To Zion". The traditional title for this hymn is "We're Marching To Zion". The standard chorus for this hymn is:
We're marching to Zion.
Beautiful beautiful Zion
We're marching upward to Zion
That beautiful city of God.

In contrast, the chorus for Gospelized renditions of this hymn is usually:

We're marching. We're marching up to Zion.
That beautiful city of God.
We're marching. We're marching up to Zion.
That beautiful city of God.

[repeat entire chorus]
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Also, Gospelized versions of "Marching Up To Zion" start with the chorus while the standard hymn starts with the first verse.

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Example #4: Remembering Viola Crowley- "We're Marching To Zion"



Rowoches, Uploaded on Jun 20, 2011
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The video uploader's summary statement includes information about & praise to the Clara Ward Singer Viola Crowley. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPm0JnrGB-I

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Example #5: Janard! - "We're Marching Up to Zion" Christmas Special Grand Finale



Janard Cross, Uploaded on Dec 26, 2011

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Example #6:Trinity United Church of Christ - We're Marching Up To Zion

misaac78Published on Oct 23, 2012
Trinity United Church of Christ - We're Marching Up To Zion
Oct 18, 2009
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Notice that most of the choir and some other members of the congregation wear traditional West African (such as Senegalese or Nigerian long dresses for women or agbadas/grand boubou for men) or West African inspired clothing (such as some of the men wearing a dashiki, or women wearing clothing made with Malian mudcloth). Since at least the early 2000s it is customary in a number of African American churches for one Sunday in the year to be designated "African day". On that Sunday, members of the choir and the congregation are encouraged to wear African clothing to the main church service as a way of celebrating their African heritage. This is a huge change in the attitudes that African Americans once had about being of African descent.

Also, notice the woman in the yellow dress in the front of the choir on the far right signing that song. A number of African American churches have a sign language ministry.

*To my knowledge, there’s no specific Sunday that is common among all churches that have this custom.

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RELATED LINK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVLL4IooZPs
Darius McCrary - Marching to Zion [from the movie "Something to Sing About"]

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Mildred Bailey - "Shouting At The Amen Corner" (Phrase Meaning, Sound File, & Lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post provides definitions for the word "shouting" and phrase "amen corner" and showcases the lyrics and a sound file for the song "Shouting At The Amen Corner" as sung by Mildred Bailey.

A bonus video of a scene from James Baldwin's 1954 play "The Amen Corner" is also provided in this post.

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THE RELIGIOUS MEANING OF "SHOUTING"
From http://ctl.du.edu/spirituals/religion/praise.cfm
"One of the most important of these shared religious elements is the circle dance. In the United States, it is known as the “ring shout.” This is a ritual combination of music and movement that was widely recognized and practiced in the nineteenth century (although probably in use in some form earlier as well), and though much less common now, is still present in the more limited form of “holy dance” and individual “shouting” in many of the most traditional Black church congregations. It was a ceremonial activity created by people with roots in many different parts of west and central Africa who found themselves together in a difficult new land and were faced with the need to remember traditions that could enable them to survive here"...
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The African American ring shout changed from a circular, counter clockwise movement in the early 20th century when church pews became unmovable because they were bolted to the floor. Instead of doing a circular hoy dance, some people who felt the spirit ran around the church santuary or "shouted" in the church aisles. "Shouting" also refers to involuntary & voluntary exclamations by those who feel the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost).

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RELIGIOUS MEANING OF "THE AMEN CORNER"
A group of church members who continually shout “Amen” during the sermon in response to the pastor’s words. "Shouting" in this regard is more "exclaiming" than "speaking in a loud voice".

Most definitions associate the "Amen Corner" with Black Protestant churches. "The Amen Corner" isn't an actual location of the church's santuary. However, most definitions place the church members who belong to "the Amen Corner" to the front of the church where they can best be seen. That the members of "The Amen Corner" just "shouted" for show is included in this commentary from http://brenttrf.wordpress.com/2007/10/14/mixing-it-up-jazz-style-finale/ Mixing It Up “Jazz Style” – Finale
"The next highlight was a group called The Queen City Jazz Band. These guys had a mix of Jazz and Gospel that was very cool. They had an amazing vocalists named Wendy. She has more soul than anyone I have ever met. She did a version of amazing grace that brought me to tears. She also did a song called, “Shoutin’ In That Amen Corner”. She described the “Amen Corner” as the back portion of the churches she grew up in, in which ladies would sit and gossip and show off. Then when the sermon was preached there were the “loudest”(Amens) and most “responsive” in the service. Obviously they were very showy and hypocritical."
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Here's more information about the origin of the phrase "Amen Corner". I'm unsure if this information is true or not:
From http://golf.about.com/b/2007/04/03/shouting-at-amen-corner.htm
"Back around 1900, the center of Bible manufacturing was in lower New York City. The hub of that activity became a popular spot for sidewalk preachers to shout out the old-time religion (thus the song title). ... There were so many "Amen!" shouts heard each day, that the term "Amen Corner" evolved. Note: Our family Bible, which has been in the family for years, clearly lists the Bible manufacturer's address as ... Amen Corner, New York City."

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NON-RELIGIOUS MEANINGS OF "AMEN CORNER"
From http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Amen%20Corner
"Amen Corner

This is a group of sycophants within an organization that can be automatically counted on to agree with an idea if they think that the boss may be leaning in favor of it.

Will the Budget Committee go along with Dr. Tom L's proposal? Well, you can count on his Amen Corner to support him!
by Elvis Wearing a Bra on His Head Sep 6, 2005

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From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusta_National_Golf_Club
"The second shot at the 11th, all of the 12th, and the first two shots at the 13th hole at Augusta are nicknamed "Amen Corner". This term was first used in print by author Herbert Warren Wind in his April 21, 1958 Sports Illustrated article about the Masters that year.[14] In a Golf Digest article in April 1984, 26 years later, Wind told about its origin. He said he wanted a catchy phrase like baseball's "hot-corner" or football's "coffin-corner" to explain where some of the most exciting golf had taken place (the Palmer-Venturi rules issue at twelve in particular). Thus "Amen Corner" was born. He said it came from the title of a jazz record he had heard in the mid-1930s by a group led by Chicago's Mezz Mezzrow, Shouting in that Amen Corner."
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Warren_Windhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Warren_Wind
1958, Wind coined the phrase 'Amen Corner' to describe the second shot at the 11th, all of the 12th, and the tee shot at the 13th hole at the Augusta National Golf Club, site of the annual Masters Tournament. That nickname, which is derived from a 1935 song that Wind had heard while a student at Yale, -- namely "Shoutin' in that Amen Corner" written by Andy Razaf, which was recorded by the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, vocal by Mildred Bailey (Brunswick label No. 6655)
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(Italics added to highlight these sentences.)

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FEATURED EXAMPLE: Mildred Bailey - Shouting in that Amen Corner



2ndviolinist, Uploaded on Oct 21, 2010

MILDRED BAILEY acc. by DORSEY BROTHERS ORCHESTRA: Buny Berigan (tp), Tommy Dorsey (tb), Jimmy Dorsey (cl, as), Larry Binyon (cl, ts), Fulton McGrath (p), Dick McDonough (g), Artie Bernstein (b), Stan King (d), Mildred Bailey (voc). NYC, June 6, 1933
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Biographical information about Mildred Bailey is included in this summary. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ0Hj-EL6jE.

Click http://www.jazz.com/encyclopedia/bailey-midred-mildred-rinker Encyclopedia of Jazz Musicians for more information about Mildred Bailey. Here are excerpts from that information:
"Mildred Bailey was known as "Mrs. Swing" to her fans in the thirties and forties, and rightly so. She and fellow Washingtonian Bing Crosby were among the first white singers to incorporate the innovations of black jazz and blues. With a small voice and a wicked wit, Bailey's influence extends well beyond her years into subsequent generations of singers, including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Rosemary Clooney.

Born Mildred Rinker in Tekoa, Washington on February 27, 1907, Millie was the oldest of four children. Her mother was part Coeur d Alene Indian, and the family maintained a farm on a reservation until they moved to Spokane when she was five years old...

Bailey herself was known for enlightened views on race relations, performing and recording with African-American musicians in her own bands. She also performed at a benefit concert in Harlem for the Scottsboro boys, nine African-American men who were falsely accused and convicted for raping two white women in Alabama in 1931...

Bailey's debt to black jazz pioneers like Ethel Waters and Bessie Smith can easily be heard on the series of sides she recorded for Brunswick in 1933 with the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, which include the gospel-tinged "Shoutin in That Amen Corner". She also recorded at this time with Coleman Hawkins in a band led by Benny Goodman".

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LYRICS - SHOUTING AT THE AMEN CORNER
(Andy Razaf, 1935)

Brothers and sisters we got hypocrites in this crowd
Brothers and sisters some of you are shoutin’ too loud
You’ll find out on judgment day you can’t fool the Lord that way
Brothers and sisters hear all I’ve got to say

You can shout with all your might but if you ain’t livin’ right
There’s no use shoutin’ in that amen corner
If your name on that roll all that noise won’t save your soul
So stop your shoutin’ in that amen corner
Just because you’ve paid your dues doesn’t mean your saved
You can’t win them golden shoes if you haven’t behaved
you better think before you shout for your sins will find you out
So stop that shoutin’ in that amen corner

I can’t hear my own self praechin’
For your shoutin’ and your screachin’
You make me forget my text
Every meetin’ leaves me vexed
Why you come here and pray on Sunday
Then you serve the devil Monday
If you want to save your soul
Better get some self control

You can shout with all your might but if you ain’t livin’ right
There’s no use shoutin’ in that amen corner
If your name on that roll all that noise won’t save your soul
So stop your shoutin’ in that amen corner
Shoutin’ here don’t mean a thing if your playin; with fire
Change your ways or you won’t sing in that heavenly choir
Makes no difference how you look if your record ain’t in that book
You’ve heard my preachin’ every one
so put old satan on the run
So stop that shoutin’ in that amen corner

http://brenttrf.wordpress.com/2007/10/14/mixing-it-up-jazz-style-finale/

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BONUS VIDEO: Amen Corner - The Prologue.mpg



kenmichael stafford, Uploaded on Mar 23, 2010

The cast and crew of The Amen Corner (based on the play by James Baldwin) Stage director, Kenmichael Stafford directs the first full african american cast for a musical in the history of the university of alabama. This prologue is a short interaction into the first scene of the piece
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This scene features a rendition of the religious hymn "What A Friend We Have In Jesus". The choreographed movements of the Black congregation exaggerates for artistic purposes the "holy dance" that is done when church people "get happy" ("feel the spirit").

Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMeKfLJ-j9g for a photographical collection of scenes from the 1965 European tour of the play "The Amen Corner".

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Thanks to all those who are quoted or are featured in this post. Special thanks to the composer of the song "Shouting At The Amen Corner" and to vocalist Mildred Bailey. Thanks also to the publishers of the sound file & video that are featured in this post.

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Dottie Peoples & the Peoples Choice Chorale - Just When I Need Him Most

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases a rendition of the Gospel song "Just When I Need Him Most" by Dottie Peoples & the Peoples Choice Chorale.

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FEATURED VIDEO

Just When I Need Him Most - Dottie Peoples & the Peoples Choice Chorale

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Kadeem Graves, Published on Jun 30, 2012

This is from the 1995 video "Live featuring On Time God".

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LYRICS: JUST WHEN I NEED HIM MOST

[Verse:]
He's a bridge over troubled waters,
He's a shelter in the time of a storm.
He's a Rock of all Ages,
He'll never, ever leave you alone.

I can call on Him early in the morning,
He's never late, He's always on time.
He steps right in just when I need Him most,
(just when I need Him most).

[Chorus:]
Just when I need Him,
just when I need Him,
just when I need Him,
just when I need Him;
(He steps right on in just when I need Him most).

[Vamp 1:]
Just when I need Him,
whenever I need Him.

[Vamp 2:]
Ooh, ooh.

[Vamp 1]

[Ending:]
Just when I need Him,
(You know, He steps right in)
(just when I need Him most).

Source:
http://www.urbanlyrics.com/lyrics/dottiepeoplesthepeopleschoicechorale/justwhenineedhim.html

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Thanks to Dottie Peoples & the Peoples Choice Chorale for their musical legacy. Thanks also to the publisher of this video on YouTube & the transcriber of this song's lyrics.

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Bless That Wonderful Name Of Jesus (videos & lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post presents two videos of the Gospel song "Bless That Wonderful Name Of Jesus". My transcriptions of bot of these songs are also included in this post.

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FEATURED VIDEOS
Example #1: Old fashioned, Hand Clapping, Foot Stomping, PRAISE



Apostle Stacey Woods, Uploaded on Oct 21, 2008
Apostle Stacey Woods leads the congregation in Praise and Worship
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LYRICS - BLESS THAT WONDERFUL NAME OF JESUS [Example #1]

Bless that wonderful name of Jesus [3x]
[There’s] no other name I know.

There’s power in the name of Jesus
Power in the name of Jesus
There's power in the name of Jesus
No other name I know.

I’ve found deliverance in the name of Jesus
Deliverance in the name of Jesus
I’ve found deliverance in the name of Jesus
No other name I know.

Bless that wonderful name of Jesus [3x]
No other name I know.

Lead -No other name
Congregation -no other name
No other name
(no other name)
No other name
(no other name)
Like the name of Jesus
(no other name)
No, no no no no no
(no other name)
No other name
(no other name)
No other name
(no other name)
No other name I know
(no other name)
No other name like the name of Jesus
(no other name)
No other one
(no other name)
Can truly free us
(no other name)
There is no
(no other name)
No other name
(no other name)
There is no
(no other name)
No other name
(no other name)
And there is something
(No other name)
That the devil know
(No other name)
That at His name
(no other name)
He’s* got to go.
(no other name)
No other name
(no other name)
No other name
(no other name)
Please help me bless that wonderful name of Jesus [3x]
There’s no other name I know.
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*He’s got to go= “He” here is the devil
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Transcription by Azizi Powell. Additions & corrections are welcome.

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Example #2: Bless That Wonderful Name of Jesus - Praise & Worship



matthew5and9, Uploaded on May 6, 2009
Rose Marie Rimson Brown leads the church into worship
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LYRICS - BLESS THAT WONDERFUL NAME OF JESUS [Example #2]
Bless that wonderful name of Jesus [3x]
No other name I know

[We come to] bless that wonderful name of Jesus [3x]
No other name I know.

[Won't you help me] bless that wonderful name of Jesus [3x]
No other name I know.

[There’s] deliverance in the name of Jesus [3x]
No other name I know
Lead-What’s His name?
Congregation- (Jesus)
What His name?
(Jesus)
He’s a burden bearer.
(Jesus)
He's a heavy load sharer.
(Jesus)
He's a covenant keeper
(Jesus)
What’s His name?
(Jesus)
What’s His name?
(Jesus)
What's His name?
(Jesus)
He's a burden bearer
(Jesus)
He’s a heavy load sharer
(Jesus)
He’s a friend in need
(Jesus)
He’s a friend indeed
(Jesus)
I love to call Him
(Jesus)
I love to call Him.
(Jesus)
There’s salvation in the name of
(Jesus)
Deliverance in the name of
(Jesus)
At that name every knee shall bow
(Jesus)
Every tongue confess
(Jesus)
What’s His name?
(Jesus)
What’s His name?
(Jesus)
He's a salvation giver
(Jesus)
He’s a healer
(Jesus)
He’s a deliverer
(Jesus)
Oh bless that wonderful name of Jesus [3x]
No other name I know.
[Lead singer testifies]
Thank you
(Thank you)
Thank you
(Thank you)
Thank you
(Thank you)
[Oh] Bless that wonderful name of Jesus [3x]
No other name I know.
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This isn't an exact transcription of this renditon of this song. However, I think that this transcription gives a "feel" for that song whose words & length isn't fixed. That said, additions & corrections are welcome.

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COMMENTS
In both of these songs the church members effortlessly moved from a unison format verse format (with a lead singer starting the verse) to a call & response format and back to the unison format.

A 1991 Baptist Hymnal provides credits the words & tune for this song as "traditional African American". Here are the words from that Hymnal:
Bless that wonderful name of Jesus [3x]
No other name I know.

Other verses using the same format:
Sing that wonderful name...
Preach...
Praise...
Share...

Source: http://www.hymnary.org/hymn/BH1991/236

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RELATED LINK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBCTDezLYJQ
Donnie McClurkin - Jesus Medley + Reprise [songs that Donnie McClurckin learned in the Church of God In Christ (COGIC) including "Bless That Wonderful Name Of Jesus".

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Thanks to the lead singers and the congregations for sharing this wonderful song of praise.

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Five Examples of the Gospel song "He's Sweet I Know

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post presents five examples of the Gospel song "He's Sweet I Know". The basic lyrics to this song are also included in this post.

The content of this post is presented for historical, religious, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

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LYRICS: HE'S SWEET I KNOW
(Janie P. Hill)*

He's sweet I know
He's sweet I know
Storm clouds may rise.
And strong winds may blow.
(Well), I’ll tell the world
Wherever I may go
That I have found a Savior
And He's sweet I know.
(repeat)

He's sweet I know
He's sweet I know
Dark clouds may rise
And strong winds may blow
But, I can the world
Wherever I may go
That I have found a Savior
And He's sweet I know
(repeat)

I can't forget
When I was sad
Head hanging down
And my soul feeling bad
But, all I could say
Was "Lord, take my heart"
You know, Jesus heard me praying
And He gave me a song
(chorus)

Sometimes I'm tried
By Satan's snares
And my burdens seem
So hard to bear
And I'm talked about, Lord
In whatever I do
But, I know a Savior
And He'll take me on through
(chorus)

From http://www.lyricstime.com/mahalia-jackson-he-s-sweet-i-know-lyrics.html

*Information about the composer was cited by paulrborwn on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGu4x3vqOGE He's Sweet I know by Albertina Walker with The Caravans
"I am glad I found this, my great grandmother Janie P. Hill wrote this song. I am trying to find out more about her and her music. She sold sheet music to black choirs in Richmond, VA"

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FEATURED VIDEOS
(These examples are posted in chronological order based on the date of their posting on YouTube with the oldest date presented first. These dates shouldn't be confused with the order of their recording.)

Example #1 THE SWAN SILVERTONES - HE'S SWEET I KNOW



Tjmministries T. Moore, Uploaded on Apr 18, 2009

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Example #2: He's Sweet I know by Albertina Walker with The Caravans



MTCfan, Uploaded on Oct 20, 2009

This is a very old, but powerful arrangement of the hymn 'He's Sweet I Know' performed by "Lady Albertina Walker" as the radio announcer called her. This single is no longer published. I'm sorry for the poor sound quality but it was the best that could be done. I decided to post this version anyway, and prayerfully despite the scratchy background, the reverence is what will shine through and be a blessing to someone else as well

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Example #3: Edwin Hawkins - He's Sweet I Know



arpictures, Uploaded on Feb 2, 2011

Track 7 featuring John P Kee

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Example #4: "He's Sweet I Know"- Myrtle Jackson



Rowoches, Uploaded on May 3, 2011

*DISCLAIMER- I don't own the rights to this video. This is just a fan post, sharing history with all who want to learn*
The late Myrtle Jackson singing "He's Sweet, I Know." This is from her appearance on TV's Gospel Time in the 1960's. Many of you may know that Myrtle Jackson worked with/sung with the Roberta Martin Singers at one point in time, and led songs, such as "He Didn't Mind Dying."

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Example #5: Pastor E. Dewey Smith Jr. Singing.....He's Sweet I know!



PastorDeweySmithJr, Uploaded on Jul 7, 2011

Classic! Powerful! Anointed! HE'S SWEET I KNOW

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composer of this Gospel song & the vocalists & musicians who performed on these featured videos. Thanks also to the commenters who are quoted in this post, the quoted transcriber of the song lyrics, and the uploaders of these featured soung files, and videos.

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"Yonder Come My Jesus" (sung to the tune "Michael Row The Boat Ashore")

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post presents three examples of the Gospel song "Yonder Come My Jesus". This song has the same tune & a somewhat similar pattern as the song "Michael Row The Boat Ashore".

The only other reference that I've found online to this song is a line in Howard W. Odum's 1909 university dissertation "Religious Folk-Songs Of The Southern Negroes".
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/39078/39078-h/39078-h.htm. That line "Oh yonder comes my Jesus, I know him by his shinin’" is given as line #13 in an 19 line excerpt of a "negro" religious song as part of a description about how those songs included concrete descriptions of Jesus. [I put quotation marks around that spelling "negro" because it's considered offensive now to spell that referent that way.]

In the first two videos, uploaded by the same person, this song was sung by members of the Primitive Baptist Church denomination. In the context of this church denomination "primitive" has the meaning "original"*. The third video may also be from that same denomination, but that information isn't given in the video's summary.

I'm not sure if that second part of the line given in Odum's example is included in the examples that I've transcribed below, since I was unable to decipher every line that was sung in these videos. In my transcriptions the lines that I'm unable to decipher are given as question marks. The phrases or words that I'm not certain of are given in italics. Additions and corrections are very welcome.

*Click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primitive_Baptists for information about the Primitive Baptist denomination.

This post is presented for historical, religious, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS SONG
"Yonder Come My Jesus" appears to be an old time African American religious song or at least a religious song that is sung in the old time, lining out, surge style. Information about surge singing, which is described as an "older black spiritual style" is given in this quote from an article about Claude Joseph Johnson http://www.nea.gov/honors/heritage/fellows/fellow.php?id=1987_06&type=bio

Normally referred to as "lining out," this style began during slavery when hymnbooks were not available and literacy was punished. Hymns were therefore "dictated," sung a line at a time by a lead singer, with the congregation often echoing the lead voice in a call-and-response pattern that originated in Africa. Over the centuries, the effects have become subtler, with the lead voice and congregation overlapping, supporting, and decorating the elongated hymn tunes until an extraordinary effect, sometimes called "surge singing," has been achieved.

Additional links to information or comments about surge singing and lining out are found in the related links section below.

As is the case with Spiritual, old time Gospel songs, and folk songs, it's very likely that the lines (lyrics, verses) for this song aren't completely fixed. The order of the verses, and the length of this song are also probably not fixed.

Performance description:
A leader sings the first line and the congregation sings the next line and the repeat of the first line. The congregation may also join in the singing of the first line.

Definition & Additional Examples Of Religious Songs With The Word "Yonder"
"Yonder" means "over in a distance from where you are".

Other African American religious songs that include the word "yonder" are "Yonder Come Day" and "Going Up Yonder". The word "yonder" is also found in the religious song "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder".

FEATURED VIDEOS
These videos are presented in the order of their posting dates, with the oldest dates given first.

Example #1: Elder James Hudson - Elder A. Austin (Yonder Come My Jesus)



mountcalvarypb, Uploaded on Mar 9, 2010

The Mount Calvary Primitive Baptist Association October 2009 which was held at Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church. Our Next Session will be held at County Line Primitive Baptist Church on HWY 212 in Milledgeville, GA beginning Friday before the 1st Sunday in October 2010.
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The first part of this video- until 1.07- is a rendition of a portion of another old time African American church song that is also unfamiliar to me. That song is entitled "Who Is Going Down In The Grave With Me":

Jesus goin down in the grave with me
Oh, Jesus going down in the grave with me
Well, Jesus goin down in the grave with me
Oh, When I die
Jesus goin down in the grave with me
Oh, Jesus going down in the grave with me
Well, Jesus goin down in the grave with me
When I die.
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I found a sound file of "Who Is Going Down In The Grave With Me" as sung by Rev. Julius Cheeks & Family http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyE5tgYvRYU. I also found a sound file of that song as sung by The Mighty Clouds Of Joy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgyq5NLM3pM.

To clarify, I'm very familiar with the verse "I am going to trust in the Lord/till I die". However, I didn't know that that verse was part of a song "Who Is Going Down In The Grave With Me".
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The song "Yonder Come My Jesus" begins at 2:28. It was sung during an “offering”. An “offering” is when those present (the congregation) give money to the church for its upkeep or for missionary work. A man is heard setting a goal of $500.00 for this offering. Some men (probably the church "Trustees [church officials] are shown counting the money that was given.

These lyrics are based on descriptions of Jesus, professions of faith, and accounts of Jesus' crucifixion.

LYRICS: YONDER COME MY JESUS (Example #1)
Church, yonder come my Jesus
Hallelujah
Oh I said, yonder come my Jesus
Hallelujah

[Follow this pattern throughout. The beginning word in line #3 appears to usually start with "oh".]

Well, He’s comin on the clouds, now...

Well, I said in Heaven I shall see Him....

Well, you know that in Heaven He’s got the power...

Well I said yonder come my Jesus...

Oh, how do you know that Jesus...

Well, His hair was white like lamb’s wool...

Well, His heart was a flame on fire...

Well, his vestiments were dipped in blood, y’all...
[vestiments= vestments meaning his ceremonial robe, garment]

Oh church, how do you know that Jesus...

Well, they crowned Him, the King of Kings...

Well, He’s comin on the clouds, y’all...

Oh church, yonder come my Jesus...

Well, He’s the beginning and the end, y’all...

Oh, He’s the first and the last...

Well, He’s the alpha and omega...

I cried Halle, Hallelujah...

I shouted, Halle, Hallelujah...

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Example #2: Pilgrim Chapel Primitive Baptist Church - Baptism Service July 2, 2011



Mountcalvarypb, Uploaded on Jul 5, 2011

Pilgrim Chapel Primitive Baptist Church - Baptism Service July 2, 2011
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This is the first video of a Baptism service. This singing is in the worship service prior to the formal church service. The chairs that are placed in the front are for two Baptism candidates and an older woman who may be their relative, or may be an unrelated church elder. This rendition begins before the start of the video & the video ends before the song ends. In the subsequent video of that same church service, that song isn't continued.

Most of the lyrics in this version of "Yonder Come My Jesus" are based on accounts of Jesus' crucifixion. These lyrics also include a profession of faith ("Church, He got all my troubles" which is probably another way of saying that Jesus dying on the cross took all people’s sins away.)

LYRICS - YONDER COME MY JESUS (Example #2)
(Church,) Yonder come my Jesus,
Hallelujah
Oh, yonder come my Jesus
Hallelujah

[Follow this pattern throughout. The beginning word in line #3 appear to usually start with "oh" or "well" instead of "church".]

Church, the ship done rockin and reelin...

Church, He got all my troubles...

Oh, yonder come my Jesus...

Church, they whipped Him all night long...

Church, they pierced Him in His side...

Church, ????

Church, they marched Him all around...

Church, They put Him on a rugged cross...

Church, they put on a stony [?]...

Church, they put on a starry crown...

Church, they switched Him an awful while...["switched" = beat him with swithes (sticks)]

Church, they hung Him. He bled and died...

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Example #3: Elder Grier " yonder come my Jesus "



1twinsma, Published on Jul 2, 2012

Mount Nebo 2012
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This rendition has a slightly different tune than the previous two. However, the similarity to the tune used for "Michael Row The Boat Ashore" can still be heard. Perhaps the tune sounds different because the surge singing style is more pronounced in this rendition than in the other two examples.

These lyrics are mostly based on accounts of Jesus' crucifixion.

LYRICS: YONDER COME MY JESUS (Example #3)
(This transcription begins at .20 of the video.)

They whipped Him all night long
Hallelujah
They whipped Him all night long
Hallelujah

Church, they pierced Him in His side
Hallelujah
They pierced Him in His side
Hallelujah

[Follow this pattern throughout. The beginning word in line #3 appear to usually start with "oh" or "well" instead of "church".]

???

???

???

They put him on a rugged cross...

They switched Him an awful while...

Church, He hung His head and died...

The ship is rockin and a reelin...

Church, yonder come my Jesus...

Church, He got all my sickness...

Church, yonder come my Jesus...

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RELATED LINKS
Information about "lining out songs" and "surge" singing is found in an excerpt of the article "Dr. Watts and Mahalia Jackson - The Development, Decline, and Survival of a Folk Style in America" by William H. Tallmadge is found at this link http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/924323?uid=3739864&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21101851374917

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Also, information about lining out is found on this Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lining_out

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the unknown composers of this religious song. Thanks also to the church members who are shown singing this song. Thanks also to the author of the article which is quoted in this post and the uploaders of these videos.

Thank you for visiting pancocojams.

Viewer comments are welcome.

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Andrae Crouch - Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus (from the Jeffersons TV Show)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases a clip from a 1981 episode of the American television show The Jeffersons. In this clip Andrae Crouch sings a version of the praise song that he composed "Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus".

The content of this post is presented for folkloric, historical, religious, aesthetic, and entertainment purposes.

In addition to the song itself, I'm particularly interested in how this television clip documents, sometimes humorously, the use of call & response in African American churches. I'm also interested in how this clip documents double time and other types of handclapping as accompaniment to Gospel singing & music playing.

FEATURED VIDEO
The Jeffersons featuring Gospel Singer Andrae Crouch - Men of the Cloth (Part 2 of 2)


Uploaded on Jun 21, 2010

George tries to fool gospel singer Andrae Crouch into singing at his grand-daughter's baptism. (1981)
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Andrae Crouch sings his composition "Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus". That title means "no one can take care of me [care for me] like Jesus.

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PARTIAL LYRICS
Can’t nobody do me like Jesus
Can’t nobody do me like the Lord
Can’t nobody do me like Jesus
‘Cause He’s my friend

[other words sung by the Lead]
I came to Jesus just as I was
weary worn and sad

I found in Him a resting place
and He has made me glad

He’s my friend over troubled waters
He’s my joy in the midst of sorrow
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After it appeared that the song had ended, the singing begins again with double time clapping accompaniment. This common feature of Gospel singing can lead to extended "Praise breaks" -Definition of "Praise Break":
A praise break is an unscripted portion of a Christian worship service when individuals feel the [Holy] Spirit and spontaneously praise & worship God by “getting happy” (shouting). When people feel the spirit during a praise break they may testify (give praise to God), do a holy dance, jump up and down, speak in tongues (speak words that aren’t part of any language), cry, become distraught, lift their hand/s to heaven, etc. Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/05/black-church-praise-break-videos-part.html for videos of praise breaks.

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RELATED LINKS
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUsL47G5FMg for Part I of this television episode.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/11/cant-nobody-do-me-like-jesus-black-talk.html for a video of this song aws performed by the Reverend James Cleveland & Choir.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to Andrae Crouch for composing "Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus". My thanks also to the actors and actresses, producers, writers, and staff associated with the Jeffersons. Thanks also to the uploader of this featured video (as well as Part I of this episode whose hyperlink is given above.)

Finally, thank you for visiting pancocojams.

Visitor comments are welcome.

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Cosmo Warriors - Thank You Jesus (For My Blessings)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post features a video & partial transcription of the song "Thank You Jesus (For My Blessings)* as sung by Cosmo Warriors with Ulondia Johnson on lead

*I added the words in parenthesis to distinguish this song from other songs with the title "Thank You Jesus".

The content of this post is presented for religious, historical, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

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FEATURED VIDEO

Thank You Jesus 12-28-08



Cosmo Warriors w Ulondia Johnson on lead singing THANK YOU JESUS during the last broadcast of 2008 (December 28, 2008)

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PARTIAL LYRICS:
Soloist: [Woo-oo-oh, Oh-oh Woo-ooh] Thank you Jesus
Choir: Thank you Jesus for blessing me
Soloist: for blessing me
Soloist: I wanna say thank you
Choir: Thank you
Soloist: I gotta to say thank you
Choir: Thank you
Soloist: (Oh-o) Thank you Jesus
Choir: Thank you Jesus for blessing me
Soloist: I wanna say thank you
Choir: Thank you
Soloist: I gotta to say thank you
Choir: Thank you
Soloist: [Well ell] You opened doors
Choir: You opened doors
Soloist: That were shut
Choir: That were shut in my face
Soloist: [Oh-ooh] Yes, thank you
Choir: Thank you
Soloist: I gotta say thank you
Choir: Thank you
Soloist: You looked beyond my faults
Choir: You looked beyond my faults
Soloist: And you took away my sins [?]
Soloist: Oh yeah!
Choir: And you took away my sins [?]
Soloist: [Whoo-ooh] Yes, thank you
Choir: Thank you Jesus for blessing me
Soloist: I gotta say thank you
Choir: Thank you
Soloist: Thank you, yeah
Choir: Thank you Jesus for blessing me.
Soloist: Thank you church
Choir Thank you Jesus for blessing me.
Soloist: I wanna say thank you.
Choir: Thank you
Soloist : I gotta say thank you.
Choir: Thank you
Soloist: [Oh-o-o] You opened doors
Choir: You opened doors
Soloist: That were shut
Choir: That were shut in my face
Soloist: I gotta say thank you.
Choir: Thank you
Soloist: [Well] you looked beyond my faults
Choir: You looked beyond my faults
Soloist: And you took away my sins [?]
Choir: And you took away my sins [?]
Soloist: Oh yeah!
Soloist: [Listen, I have a verse for ya. Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah]
You blessed me
time after time
Lord you gave me
my peace of mind.
You blessed me
when times got rough
And if it had not been for You
I don’t know what I would do, [yeah]
You blessed me when I was ???
That’s why I’m leaning and depending on you
like I’ve [never done before] ?
Soloist: Thank you Jesus
Choir: Thank you Jesus
Soloist: [stay right there] Thank you Jesus
Choir: Thank you Jesus
Soloist: For waking me up this mornin
Choir: Thank you, Jesus
Soloist: Startin me on my way
Choir: Thank you Jesus
Soloist: [Oh I want to]? Thank you
Choir: Thank you Jesus
Soloist: for puttin food on my table
Choir: Thank you, Jesus
Soloist: Lord, I know that you’re able
Choir: Thank you, Jesus
Soloist : Lord I gotta say thank you
Choir: Thank you, Jesus
Soloist : Lord I gotta say thank you
Choir: Thank you, Jesus
Soloist: For makin a way out of no way, [yes]
Choir: Thank you, Jesus
Soloist: Thank you!
Choir: Thank you, Jesus
Soloist: Thank you!
Choir: Thank you, Jesus
Soloist: I just gotta say thank you!
Choir: Thank you, Jesus
Soloist: [Hey yeah yeah yeah] Thank you
Choir: Thank you, Jesus
Soloist: You brought me
Choir: Thank you Jesus
Soloist: From a mighty mighty long way.
Choir: Thank you Jesus
Soloist: You turned my darkness
Choir: Thank you Jesus
Soloist: back into day
Choir: Thank you Jesus.
Soloist: I wanna say thank you.
Choir: For blessing me
Soloist: You gotta say thank you
Choir: For blessing me.
Soloist: Thank you Jesus
Choir: For blessing me

[continues in this pattern and with choir repeating the words "Thank you Jesus"]
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This transcription was made by Azizi Powell from the video.

The soloist’s and choir’s words often overlap each other.

The interjections and other words that I put in brackets are probably optional. A question mark in brackets means that I'm not sure about my transcription.

Corrections & additions, and information about the composer of this song and the Cosmos Warriors are very welcome.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composer/s of this Gospel song. My thanks to the the lead singer Ulondia Johnson, the choir, and the musicians. Thanks also to the uploader of this video.

Finally, thank you for visiting pancocojams.

Viewer comments are welcome.

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Walter Hawkins Singers, Kim Burrell - "Thank You Lord For All You've Done For Me"

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post is Part IV of a four part series which features a sampling of African American religious songs of thanks.

Part IV of this series features the song "Thank You Lord (for all you've done for me).

Part I of this series features the song "Thank You Jesus (for my journey)". Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/11/thank-you-jesus-for-my-journey-videos.html for that post.

Part II of this series features a 1949 sound file & transcription of the Blues sounding Gospel song "I Thank You Jesus (Sure 'Nough I Do) by Marie Knight. Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/11/marie-knight-i-thank-you-jesus-sure.html for that post.

Part III of this series features an arrangement of the Gospel song "I Just Want To Thank You Lord". Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/11/i-just-want-to-thank-you-lord-video.html for that post.

The content of this post is presented for religious, historical, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

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FEATURED VIDEOS & SONG LYRICS
Example #1: Walter Hawkins - Thank You Lord (for all you've done)



convertedheart, Uploaded on Jun 25, 2009
Artist(s): Walter Hawkins
Song: Thank You
Album: Love Alive IV (LIVE)
Year of Album Release: 1990
Record Label: Malaco

This is an oldie goldie...a classic from way back! I can still listen to this song for hours on end.

We should always be thankful, NOT thankful for everything, but THANKFUL IN everything!

Remember, "....In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1st Thessalonians 5:18
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LYRICS:Thank You (Lord For All You've Done For Me) Lyrics
Verse 1:
Tragedies are common place.
All kind of diseases, People Are Slipping Away.
Economies down, people can't get enough pay,
As for me, all I can say is,
"Thank you, Lord for all you've done for me".

Verse 2:
Folks without homes living out in the streets
And the drug habit some say, They just can't beat.
Muggers and robbers, no place seems too safe,
But you've been my protection every step of the way
And I want to say, "Thank you, Lord
For all you've done for me".

Chorus:
(It could have been me) Thank you,
(Outdoors) Thank you,
(With no food) Thank you,
(And no clothes) Thank you,
(Or left alone) Thank you,
(Without a friend) Thank you,
(Or just another number) Thank you,
(with a tragic end) Thank you, Lord.
(But you didn't see fit) Thank you,
(To let none of these things be) Thank you,
('Cause everyday by your power) Thank you,
(You keep on keeping me) Thank you;
(And I want to say) Thank you Lord for all you've done for me.

Repeat chorus.

Vamp 1:
I wana thank you for your love (Thank you).
Thank you for your power (Thank you)
Thank you for protection (Thank you)
Every Hour (Thank you).
Vamp 2:
(I wanna thank you for your love) Thank you,
(I Wanna thank you for power) Thank you,
(Thank you for protection) Thank you,
(Every hour) Thank you.

Lead Ad libs to the end of the song while the choir says "Thank you"

Online source: http://www.6lyrics.com/thank_you_lord_for_all_you_ve_done_for_me-lyrics-walter_hawkins.aspx
(With minor revisions & formatting)

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Example #2: Thank you Lord For All You've Done For Me



u1ray, Uploaded on Dec 20, 2009

Walter Hawkins And the Love Centre Choir - Love Alive 25th Anniversary Reunion

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Kim Burrell "Thank You Lord"



NJAggieBoi02, Uploaded on Jun 20, 2006

Kim Burrell sings "Thank You Lord" in honor of the Hurriacane [sic] Katrina Victims

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to Walter Hawkins for composing this song & other Gospel songs. My thanks to the arrangers, vocalists, and musicians that are featured in these videos. Thanks also to the uploaders of this sound file and these videos.

Finally, thank you for visiting pancocojams.

Viewer comments are welcome.

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Thank You Jesus (For My Journey) - Videos & Lyrics

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post is Part I of a four part series which features a sampling of African American religious songs of thanks.

This post features renditions of the Spiritual "Thank You Jesus (for my journey)".

Part II of this series features a 1949 sound file & transcription of the Blues sounding Gospel song "I Thank You Jesus (Sure 'Nough I Do) by Marie Knight. Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/11/marie-knight-i-thank-you-jesus-sure.html for that post.

Part III of this series features an arrangement of the Gospel song "Thank You Lord" ("I Just Want To Thank You Lord"). Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/11/i-just-want-to-thank-you-lord-video.html for that post.

Part IV of this series features the song "Thank You Lord (for all you've done for me). Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/11/walter-hawkins-singers-kim-burrell.html for that post.

The content of this post is presented for religious, historical, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

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FEATURED VIDEOS & LYRICS
Example #1:
James Cleveland and the Southern Ca Community Choir - Thank You Jesus For My Journey (Album 1975)



williamkinggospel, Uploaded on Dec 6, 2011

James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir
Thank You Jesus For My Journey
©1975 Savoy Records
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LYRICS (Partial transcription; to be completed)

Choir - Thank You Jesus for my journey.
Lead: Thank You Jesus for my journey
Choir- You brought me
Lead - You bought me
Thank You, Jesus for my journey.
You brought me
Oh You brought me
from ah mighty, ah mighty long way.

Lead: I believe we ought to say it one more time.
Thank You Jesus for my journey.
Choir: Thank You Jesus for my journey
Lead - You brought me
Choir - You bought me
Thank You, Jesus for my journey.
You brought me
Oh You brought me
from ah mighty, ah mighty long way.

Choir:
You brought me
You brought me
Lead So many, so many times when I couldn't see my way.
Oh oh I thank you tonight.
You told me when I needed you, you would

through the rain and the storm Lord knows you brought me.
I want to take this time to say
Thank you Jesus for my journey
from my sick bed
when I was down to my last dime.
[Lead continues ad libbing]
Choir & Lead: You bought me from a mighty long way.
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Example #2: Howard University Choir - "Thank You, Jesus"



mrstudent191, Uploaded on May 19, 2009

The Howard University Choir, conducted by J. Weldon Norris, D.M., performs Dr. Norris's arrangement of the spiritual "Thank You, Jesus." The solo is performed by junior Music Education major, Leon Clark, tenor. This performance was at Howard University's 141st Commencement, held May 9, 2009; the speaker was Gwen Ifill.
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LYRICS: Thank You Jesus (For My Journey)

Chorus:
Thank you Jesus
Thank you Jesus
Thank you Jesus
You brought me from a long long way
Thank you Jesus
Thank you Jesus
Thank you Jesus
[Oh] You brought me from a long long way.

Verse #1
(The soloist sings first line of the verse. The choir sings the second line. The soloist & choir sings third line. The verse is then repeated with that pattern)

Well, You brought me through great trials and tribulations.
Oh Lord
You brought me from a long long way.
Well, You brought me through great trials and tribulations.
Oh Lord
You brought me from a long long way.

Chorus

Verse #2
(Choir hums and select members of the choir echoes certain words while soloist sings)

Oh when I went down on the alter
and I fell down on my knees
and asked the Lord to help me
“Lord help me if you please!”.
He threw His arms around me.
My soul became steadfree.
And now I live with Jesus Christ
And my God I shall see.

Chorus
[Oh] Thank you Jesus etc.

Verse #3
(The soloist begins and the choir joins in singing this verse, with some humming and some echoing words.)

Oh well you brought me through great storms
and deep deep darkness
Oh You brought me from a long long way
well you brought me through great storms
and deep deep darkness
You brought me from a long long way
[repeat entire verse]

Chorus

Verse #4
(Choir hums and select members of the choir echoes certain words while soloist sings)

When I think of my old mother
The hurt she’s been through
The doctor came and told me
He done all he could do.
But I prayed to Doctor Jesus
And my prayers were not in vain.
He put His hands on mother’s brow.
And there was no more pain.

Chorus
[with choir elaborating]

[Oh] Thank you Jesus
Thank you Jesus
Thank you Jesus
You brought me from a long long way
Thank you Jesus
Thank you Jesus
Thank you Jesus
Oh yes You brought me
Yes you brought me
From a long long way.
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Transcription:
My transcription of this video includes performance instructions in parenthesis. The beginning words that are optional are given in brackets.

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Example #3: I Thank You Jesus



MetroSingers, Uploaded on Dec 18, 2007

MetroSingers, Hyattsville, MD
http://www.metrosingers.com
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Here's a comment from Marques Garrett, a viewer of this video in 2009:
"This is Robert Morris's arrangement."
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LYRICS (Partial Transcription)
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Chorus:
I Thank You, Jesus. Thank You, Jesus.
I thank you Lord.
[Well] You’ve brought me from a mighty,
a mighty long way.
I Thank You, Jesus. Thank You, Jesus.
I thank you Lord.
[Oh] You’ve brought me from a mighty,
a mighty long way,
a mighty long way.

Verse 1:
You’ve been my mother You’ve been my mother,
You’ve been my father You’ve been my father,
You’ve been my sister, my brother too;
[Oh], You’ve brought me from a mighty,
a mighty long way,
a mighty long way.

...You’ve been my keeper day by day...

Thank you Jesus
'Cause you brought me from a mighty
a mighty long way
You’ve brought me from a mighty long way.
Oh you brought me from a mighty long way
Thank you Jesus.
I thank you Lord.
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Any additions & Corrections of this transcription will be appreciated.

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Example #4: Pastor Smith Sings- Lord I Thank YOU



PastorDeweySmithJr, Uploaded on Mar 9, 2010

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!!
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Pastor Smith SINGING - LORD I THANK YOU
The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church
4650 Flat Shoals Parkway
Decatur, GA 30034
[more contact information is given in the uploader’s statement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZR1K-rzuvM&feature=related
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LYRICS: Lord I Thank You (also known as "Thank You Jesus" (for my journey)

Chorus: Lord I thank you
Lord I thank you
For my journey.
[Oh] You brought me
You brought me
From ah mighty long way
Ah mighty long way
Lord I thank you
Lord I thank you
For my journey.
[Well] You brought me
;Lord]You brought me
From a mighty long way
a mighty long way

[repeat chorus]

[Lord], You brought me over hills and mountains.
Lord, You brought me from ah mighty long way.
ah mighty long way.
[Lord], You brought me over hills and mountains.
[Lord], You brought me from ah mighty long way.
ah mighty long way.

chorus

[Yeah]I had to cry sometime
But You brought me
[Lord] You brought me from a mighty long way
I had to cry some time but You brought me
You brought me
From ah mighty long way
ah mighty long way.
I had to cry some time but You brought me
You brought me
From ah mighty long way
ah mighty long way

chorus

[ad lib comments & repeat previously given verses.]
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This transcription is by Azizi Powell from the video. The interjections in brackets are optional.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the composer/s of this Spiritual/Gospel song. My thanks to the arrangers, vocalists, and musicians that are featured in these videos. Thanks also to the uploaders of this sound file and these videos.

Finally, thank you for visiting pancocojams.

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Lead Me. Guide Me (Sound File, Videos & Lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post features two sound files and two videos of the Gospel song "Lead Me. Guide Me". The lyrics of that song are also included in this post. "

The content of this post is posted for religious, inspirational, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

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FEATURED SOUND FILES, LYRICS, & VIDEOS
Example #1:
Doris Akers - Lead Me, Guide Me



karma342, Uploaded on Apr 23, 2009

Another masterpiece written by Doris Akers--Lead Me, Guide Me. Recorded for the Imperial Record Label in 1953 with Doris singing all three parts. Also recorded by Elvis in 1972. Here are the lyrics:
Lead me, guide me along the way
For if You lead me I cannot stray
Lord let me walk each day with Thee
Lead me oh Lord lead me.

I am weak and I need Thy strength and power
To help me over my weakest hour
Lead me through the darkness Thy face to see
Lead me, oh Lord, lead me.

Help me tread in the paths of righteousness
Be my aid when Satan and sin oppress
I am putting all my trust in Thee
Lead me, oh Lord, lead me.

I am lost if you take your hand from me,
I am blind without Thy light to see
Lord, just always let me Thy servant be
Lead me, oh Lord, lead me.
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"Lead Me. Guide Me" remains one of my favorite inspirational Gospel songs. I grew up in a Baptist church where this song was regularly sung. But I didn't know the second verse that is posted above.

Here's a link to a sound file of Elvis Presley's rendition of "Lead Me. Guide Me": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwAOvUbd5xY

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Example #2: Brother Joe May - Lead Me, Guide Me



karma342, Uploaded on May 11, 2009

Brother Joe May's amazing rendition of Doris Aker's song, "Lead Me, Guide Me". With the Pilgrim Travelers.

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Example #3: Pastor Lenora Young singing Lead Me Guide Me



Allen Green, Uploaded on Jun 28, 2009

Recorded on June 20, 2009 at Tyree AME Church, 38th & Hamilton Street, Philadelphia, PA.

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Example #4: Turner Hughes & Jimmy "JD" Dowell - Lead Me, Guide Me



Marcell77, Uploaded on Aug 4, 2009

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & THANKS
My thanks the composer and the performers of this Gospel song. Thanks also to the uploaders of these sound files and videos.

Finally, thanks for visiting pancocojams.

Viewer comments are welcome.

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King Jesus Will Roll All Burdens Away (Videos & Lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post features three videos of the Gospel song "King Jesus Will Roll All Burdens Away". The lyrics of that song & information about that song's composer are also included in this post.

The content of this post is posted for religious, inspirational, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

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FEATURED VIDEOS & LYRICS
Example #1: ELDER JAMES LENOX SINGS A MUST SEE!!! -ELDER JK RODGERS



minjimmierodgers

Uploaded on Mar 3, 2008

DEDICATED TO:
PASTOR LAMONT LENOX & EVANG. QUEENIE LENOX

LYRICS TO THIS FAVORITE
KING JESUS (WILL ROLL ALL BURDENS AWAY!)

VERSE 1
When I should feel so sad
Why does my soul feel so glad
Why does my heart feel so happy and gay
When all around me burdens roll
Yet I'm not worried at all
For when I pray
King Jesus will roll my burdens away

CHORUS
Roll them away
Roll them away
King Jesus will roll my burdens away
When I pray
He opens doors for me
Doors I'm unable to see
For when I pray
King Jesus will roll my burdens away

VERSE 2
While He is on the throne
I'm never left all alone
For He's my friend and He walks with me each day
All He asked me to do
Just keep His Word and be true
For when I pray
King Jesus will roll my burdens away

REPEAT CHORUS
Roll them away
Roll them away
King Jesus will roll my burdens away
When I pray
He opens doors for me
Doors I'm unable to see
For when I pray
King Jesus will roll my burdens away

REPEAT CHORUS
Roll them away
Roll them away
King Jesus will roll my burdens away
When I pray
He opens doors for me
Doors I'm unable to see
For when I pray
King Jesus will roll my burdens away

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Example #2: "King Jesus Will Roll All Burdens Away" - Emma Jean Foster



GlideMemorialChurch

Uploaded on May 26, 2009

The Glide Ensemble and The Change Band, under the direction of John Turk Jr, performs at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco, California. In this video clip from October 2007, soprano Emma Jean Foster leads the ensemble in a stirring version of "King Jesus Will Roll All Burdens Away".
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Notice the sign language interpreter. Sign language interpreters have become a presence in a number of African American churches.

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Example #3: Sis Sharon - King Jesus Will Roll All Burdens Away



jolietchurch, Uploaded on May 25, 2009

Drexel Church of God Revival May 2009.

Sis Sharon sings "King Jesus Will Roll All Burdens Away" written by the Pilgrim Travelers.

This video was taped by and is provided by the Joliet Church of God Media Ministry. You can contact the Joliet Church of God at:

Church of God
1801 S. Maple Blvd
Joliet, IL 60432
http://jolietchurchofgod.org
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I think that the second verse in this rendition is:*
And with my cares and distress
And all my trials they oppress
At His dear feet all my burdens I lay.
For He will my hardships bear
And all my trials He'll share
And that's why I say
King Jesus will roll all burdens away.

-snip-

I think that the third verse in this rendition is:*
Like a king on his throne
I'm never left alone.
I have a Friend who walks with me all the way.
And all He asks me to do
Is keep His laws and be true.
And if I do
King Jesus will roll all burdens away.

[and the chorus for this rendition & the renditions I learned and many other people sing is as follow]

All away
[all away]
All away
[All away]
King Jesus will roll all burdens away
If to Him I pray.
He'll open doors for me**
doors I'm unable to see.
That's why I say
King Jesus will roll
all burdens away.
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*Please add any corrections to my transcription of these words in the comment section of this post. Thanks

** This line is often sung as "He'll open doors wide for me".

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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GOSPEL SONG
From http://www.ask.com/answers/133521181/who-wrote-the-song-king-jesus-will-roll-all-burdens-away Who Wrote The Song King Jesus Will Roll All Burdens Away?"
bryantjonz, February 2012
"The song was written written by the renowned Kenneth Morris of Chicago's Martin and Morris Music Company in 1947..."
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That blogger adds lyrics for this song which includes this Verse #2:
And when my cares distress
And when my trials oppress
At his dear feet, all of my burdens I lay,
For He knows my hearts despair and all my trials share
That's Why I say King Jesus will roll all my burdens away
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One month before wrote his comment, another blogger on that page wrote "The Holmes Brothers typically wrote their own music, so it can only be assumed they also wrote King Jesus as they are the singers who did the original version. This vocal and instrumental trio is originally from Christchurch, Virginia. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holmes_Brothers for more on the same."
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However, bryantjonz responded to that suggestion by writing:
"(btw, in response to dunczn's answer, the Holmes Brothers gave Morris credit on their album)", and another blogger LordTap47 indicated that he had the sheet music for that song and the words and music were written by Kenneth Morris.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & THANKS
My thanks the composer and the performers of this Gospel song. Thanks also to the uploaders of these videos.

Finally, thanks for visiting pancocojams.

Viewer comments are welcome.

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African American Versions Of The Religious Song "Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior"

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post features one sound file & four videos of renditions of the 19th century hymn "Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior" This song is also known as "Pass Me Not" and "Do Not Pass Me By".

This post is dedicated to all those who have been directly impacted by the Superstorm Sandy that hit the Caribbean and the NorthEast region of the United States in late October 2012.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I encourage all those who are able to support relief efforts!

The content of this post is presented for inspirational, religious, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

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LYRICS: PASS ME NOT O GENTLE SAVIOR
(words: Fannie Cosby,1868; music: How­ard Doane, 1870)

1. Pass me not, O gentle Savior,
hear my humble cry;
while on others thou art calling,
do not pass me by.
Refrain:
Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry;
while on others thou art calling,
do not pass me by.

2. Let me at thy throne of mercy
find a sweet relief,
kneeling there in deep contrition;
help my unbelief.
(Refrain)

3. Trusting only in thy merit,
would I seek thy face;
heal my wounded, broken spirit,
save me by thy grace.
(Refrain)

4. Thou the spring of all my comfort,
more than life to me,
whom have I on earth beside thee?
Whom in heaven but thee?
(Refrain)

Reposted from http://www.elyrics.net/read/h/hymn-lyrics/pass-me-not-o-gentle-savior-lyrics.html

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FEATURED SOUND FILES & VIDEOS
These examples of this hymn are posted beginning with this song's traditional (old school) African American performances represented by Pastor Dewey Smith, Jr. and Fantasia Barrino. The featured examples move to sound file of a Gospel music arrangement of this song by Minister Douglas Miller as well as that same arrangement performed by the Bowie State University Gospel Choir. This compilation ends with a rendition by MC Hammer featuring Tramaine Hawkins which combines Douglas Miller's uptempo arrangement with Hip-Hop rap.

Example #1 Pastor Dewey Smith Sings - Pass Me Not



PastorDeweySmithJr, Uploaded on Jan 7, 2010

Sermon - Ministering with Suspect Credentials
The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church
Decatur, GA 30034

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Example #2: Fantasia Barrino - Pass Me Not


Aaron L McKinney• , Uploaded on Aug 23, 2006

Fantasia ripping it as she walks back in the church! from her movie on lifetime [The Fantasia Barrino Story, 2006]

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Example #3: Douglas Miller - Pass Me Not



Johnzoe777, Uploaded on Sep 3, 2008

DOUGLAS MILLER and The True Way Choir(C.O.G.I.C.) Title of album "The Joy Of The Is My Strength" "Pass Me Not soloist: DOUGLAS MILLER
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Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FrESHVXY-4 for a video of Minister Douglas Miller directing a mass choir singing his arrangement of this song.

I've also added the following information below in part because this arrangement of "Pass Me Not" has been so influential, and in part because information about Douglas Miller appears to be hard to find online:
From http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/artists/Douglas_Miller/12475/
[This song is from the] 1982 Gospel 12 inch vinyl:
Douglas Miller And The Trueway Choir (COGIC) - The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength.
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From http://www.medinacountylife.com/articles/2012/03/13/faces/doc4f48750871557204371885.txt
[This is an excerpt of a newspaper announcement about an upcoming concert in March 2012.]
"...“…Douglas Miller, professional Gospel Artist and Grammy and Stellar Award Nominee, began singing in the church choir as a young boy in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He was blessed to be spiritually and professionally directed by Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark, who also helped launch his professional career.

Douglas Miller has not only made his mark as a singer, but as a successful musician, composer, recording and performing artist, and most recently, actor in gospel musicals.

As a professional performer, Mr. Miller has traveled throughout the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, Japan, Africa and South Korea. He has shared the stage with gospel greats such as Shirley Caesar, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Vickie Winans and Bobby Jones.

Mr. Miller’s gospel musicals include, “God’s Trying to Tell You Something,” “Lord Save My Children From Destruction,” and “Secret Lover,” co-starring Ms. Melba Moore.

His albums include “Douglas Miller and the Texas Southeast State Choir” (featuring Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark and which stayed on the billboard charts for 157 weeks); “The Joy of The Lord Is My Strength” (which went all the way to number one on the billboard charts); “I Still Love the Name”; “Unspeakable Joy”; “Sing Until Morning”; “Victory”; “Living On The Top” (featuring a duet of the title song with gospel great Shirley Caesar); “Live in Houston” (which earned him a Grammy and Stellar Award Nomination); and “Do Not Pass Me By” (which gave Mr. Miller the distinction of being the first gospel artist ever to have a song on the American Music Awards when it was performed by M.C. Hammer in 1991. Other songs such as “Unspeakable Joy,” “Worthy is the Lamb,” “I Want to Be Holy,” and the incomparable “My Soul is Anchored” have all become main-stays in gospel music."

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Example #4: Bowie State University Gospel Choir - Do Not Pass Me By



TerrenceJamal, Uploaded on Apr 23, 2008

On Saturday April 19, 2008, the Bowie State University Gospel Choir of Bowie State University (Bowie, MD) performed a concert for Solomon A.U.M.P. Church and The Brotherhood Club in Hurlock, MD. This is their performance of Do Not Pass Me By.

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Example #5: Mc Hammer - Do Not Pass Me By



sanchodarko, Uploaded on Jun 15, 2007

Artist: MC Hammer (feat. Tramaine Hawkins, Trina Johnson & the Voices) [1991]
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Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tdpl3DLV7Ac for a video of MC Hammer, Tramaine Hawkins, and the choir performing this song at the 1991 Grammy Award Ceremony.

Here's an exchange that was posted on this video's viewer comment thread:
"WHAT is the meaning : "While on others Thou art calling Do not pass me by"?
-Dennis Chen, 2012
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"Meaning: "While on others thou art calling, do not pass me by." WHILE(Meanwhile, at the same time) on OTHERS (strangers, friends, family) THOU(You the Lord) ART(are) CALLING(visiting, helping, bringing comfort to, fixing healing, etc), please do not PASS ME BY(do not forget me, skip or pass over me; do not ignore, forsake, postpone, leave, bypass or overlook me. Do please remember me Lord and stop by me and help me too." This of course is just one of many possible interpretations."
-mammothsquido, 2012

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS
Thanks to the lyricist, composer, and arrangers of this hymn. Thanks also to the transcriber of this song's lyrics, those who produced and uploaded the sound files & videos that are featured in this post, and those persons whose posted information and/or comments I have quoted.

Finally, thank you for visiting pancocojams.

Visitor comments are welcome.

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