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Good News

Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: There's a long white robe in the heaven, I know Refrain First Line: Good news! The chariot's coming Lyrics: Refrain: Good news! The chariot's coming. Good news! The chariot's coming. Good news! The chariot's coming, And I don't want it to leave-a me behind. 1 There's a long white robe in the heaven, I know. A long white robe in the heaven, I know. There's a long white robe in the heaven, I know, And I don't want it to leave me behind. [Refrain] 2 There's a a pair of wings in the heaven, I know. A pair of wings in the heaven, I know. There's a pair of wings in the heaven, I know, And I don't want it to leave me behind. [Refrain] 3 There's a pair of shoes in the heaven, I know. A pair of shoes in the heaven, I know. There's a pair of shoes in the heaven, I know, And I don't want it to leave me behind. [Refrain] 4 There's a starry crown in the heaven, I know. A starry crown in the heaven, I know. There's a starry crown in the heaven, I know, And I don't want it to leave me behind. [Refrain] 5 There's a golden harp in the heaven, I know. A golden harp in the heaven, I know. There's a golden harp in the heaven, I know, And I don't want it to leave me behind. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [There's a long white robe in the heaven, I know] Text Sources: Traditional

King Jesus Is a-Listenin'

Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Some say that John the Baptist Refrain First Line: King Jesus is a-listenin' all day long Lyrics: Refrain: King Jesus is a-listenin' all day long, King Jesus is a-listenin' all day long, King Jesus is a-listenin' all day long, To hear some sinner pray. 1 Some say that John the Baptist Was nothin' but a Jew, But the Holy Bible tells us That John was a preacher too. [Refrain] 2 That Gospel train is comin', A-rumblin' through the lan', But I hear them wheels a-hummin', Get ready to board that train! [Refrain] 2 I know I been converted, I ain't gon' make no alarm, For my soul is bound for Glory, And the devil can't do me no harm. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Some say that John the Baptist] Text Sources: Traditional

Nobody Knows the Trouble I See

Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down Lyrics: Refrain: Nobody knows the trouble I see, Nobody knows my sorrow; Nobody knows the trouble I see, Glory, hallelujah! 1 Sometimes I’m up, sometimes I’m down, Oh, yes, Lord! Sometimes I’m almost to the groun', Oh, yes, Lord! [Refrain] 2 Although you see me going ’long so, Oh, yes, Lord! I have my troubles here below, Oh, yes, Lord! [Refrain] 3 What makes old Satan hate me so? Oh, yes, Lord! 'Cause he got me once and let me go, Oh, yes, Lord! [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down] Text Sources: Traditional

He Arose

Appears in 37 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: They crucified my Savior Refrain First Line: He 'rose, He 'rose Lyrics: 1 They crucified my Savior and nailed Him to the cross, They crucified my Savior and nailed Him to the cross, They crucified my Savior and nailed Him to the cross, And the Lord will bear my spirit home. Refrain: He 'rose, He 'rose, He 'rose from the dead, He 'rose, He 'rose, He 'rose from the dead, He 'rose, He 'rose, He 'rose from the dead, And the Lord shall bear my spirit home. 2 And Joseph begged His body and laid it in the tomb, And Joseph begged His body and laid it in the tomb, And Joseph begged His body and laid it in the tomb, And the Lord will bear my spirit home. [Refrain] 3 Sister Mary, she came running, a-looking for my Lord, Sister Mary, she came running, a-looking for my Lord, Sister Mary, she came running, a-looking for my Lord, And the Lord will bear my spirit home. [Refrain] 4 An angel came from heaven and rolled the stone away, An angel came from heaven and rolled the stone away, An angel came from heaven and rolled the stone away, And the Lord shall bear my spirit home. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [They crucified my Savior] Text Sources: Traditional

I Want to Be Ready

Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: O John, O John, what do you say? Lyrics: Refrain: I want to be ready, I want to be ready, I want to be ready to walk in Jerusalem just like John. 1 O John, O John, what do you say? Walk in Jerusalem just like John. That I'll be there at the coming day, Walk in Jerusalem just like John. [Refrain] 2 John said the city was just four-square Walk in Jerusalem just like John. And he declared he'd meet me there, Walk in Jerusalem just like John. [Refrain] 3 When Peter was preaching at Pentecost, Walk in Jerusalem just like John. He was endowed with the Holy Ghost, Walk in Jerusalem just like John. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [O John, O John, what do you say?] Text Sources: Traditional

He Nevuh Said a Mumbalin' Word

Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: They crucified my Lord Lyrics: 1 They crucified my Lord, An' He nevuh said a mumbalin’ word, They crucified my Lord, An' He nevuh said a mumbalin’ word, Not a word, not a word, not a word. 2 They nailed Him to the tree, An' He nevuh said a mumbalin’ word, They nailed Him to the tree, An' He nevuh said a mumbalin’ word, Not a word, not a word, not a word. 3 They pierced Him in the side, An' He nevuh said a mumbalin’ word, They pierced Him in the side, An' He nevuh said a mumbalin’ word, Not a word, not a word, not a word. 4 The blood came streamin' down, An' He nevuh said a mumbalin’ word, The blood came streamin' down, An' He nevuh said a mumbalin’ word, Not a word, not a word, not a word. 5 He hung His head and died, An' He nevuh said a mumbalin’ word, He hung His head and died, An' He nevuh said a mumbling' word, Not a word, not a word, not a word. Used With Tune: [They crucified my Lord]

Over My Head

Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Over my head I hear music in the air Lyrics: 1 Over my head I hear music in the air. Over my head I hear music in the air. Over my head I hear music in the air, There must be a God somewhere. 2 Over my head I hear singing in the air. Over my head I hear singing in the air. Over my head I hear singing in the air, There must be a God somewhere. 3 Over my head I see trouble in the air. Over my head I see trouble in the air. Over my head I see trouble in the air, There must be a God somewhere. 4 Over my head I see Jesus in the air. Over my head I see Jesus in the air. Over my head I see Jesus in the air, There must be a God somewhere. Used With Tune: [Over my head I hear music in the air] Text Sources: Traditional

Woke Up Dis Mornin'

Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Oh, I woke up dis mornin' wid mah min' Lyrics: 1 Oh, I woke up dis mornin' wid mah min', An' it was stayed, Stayed on Jesus, Woke up dis mornin' wid mah min,' An' it was stayed, Stayed on Jesus, Woke up dis mornin' wid mah min', An' it was stayed, Stayed on Jesus, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah. 2 Can't hate your neighbor in your min', if you keep it stayed, Stayed on Jesus, Can't hate your neighbor in your min', if you keep it stayed, Stayed on Jesus, Can't hate your neighbor in your min', if you keep it stayed, Stayed on Jesus, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah. 3 Makes you love everybody with your min', when you keep it stayed, Stayed on Jesus, Makes you love everybody with your min', when you keep it stayed, Stayed on Jesus, Makes you love everybody with your min', when you keep it stayed, Stayed on Jesus, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah. 4 De devil can't catch you in your min', when you keep it stayed, Stayed on Jesus, De devil can't catch you in your min', when you keep it stayed, Stayed on Jesus, De devil can't catch you in your min', when you keep it stayed, Stayed on Jesus, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah. 5 Jesus is de captain in your min', when you keep it stayed, Stayed on Jesus, Jesus is de captain in your min', when you keep it stayed, Stayed on Jesus, Jesus is de captain in your min', when you keep it stayed, Stayed on Jesus, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah. Used With Tune: [Oh, I woke up dis mornin' wid mah min'] Text Sources: Traditional

Come Out de Wilderness

Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Tell me, how did you feel when you come out de wilderness Refrain First Line: I'm a leaning on de Lord Lyrics: 1 Tell me, how did you feel when you come out de wilderness, come out de wilderness, come out de wilderness? How did you feel when you come out de wilderness? Leaning on de Lord. Refrain: Leaning on de Lord, I'm a leaning on de Lord, I'm a leaning on de Lord, I'm a leaning on de Lord, Who died on Calvary. 2 Well, I loved ev'rybody when I come out de wilderness, come out de wilderness, come out de wilderness? Loved ev'rybody when I come out de wilderness? Leaning on de Lord? [Refrain] 3 Well, my soul was so happy when I come out de wilderness, come out de wilderness, come out de wilderness? Soul was so happy when I come out de wilderness? Leaning on de Lord? [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Tell me, how did you feel when you come out de wilderness] Text Sources: Traditional

Oh, Mary, Don't You Weep, Don't You Mourn

Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Some of these mornings bright and fair Refrain First Line: Oh Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn Lyrics: Refrain: Oh Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn, Oh Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn; Pharaoh's army got drownded, Oh Mary, don't you weep. 1 Some of these mornings bright and fair, Take my wings and cleave the air. Pharaoh's army got drownded, Oh Mary, don't you weep. [Refrain] 2 When I get to Heaven goin' to sing and shout, Nobody there for to turn me out. Pharaoh's army got drownded, Oh Mary, don't you weep. [Refrain] 3 When I get to Heaven goin' to put on my shoes, Run about Glory and tell all the news. Pharaoh's army got drownded, Oh Mary, don't you weep. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Some of these mornings bright and fair] Text Sources: Traditional