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'Tis the Old Ship of Zion

Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: It has landed many a thousand Lyrics: Refrain: 'Tis the old ship of Zion, 'Tis the old ship of Zion, 'Tis the old ship of Zion, Git on board, git on board. 1 It has landed many a thousand, It has landed many a thousand, It has landed many a thousand, Git on board, Git on board. [Refrain] 2 Ain't no danger in de water, Ain't no danger in de water, Ain't no danger in de water, Git on board, Git on board. [Refrain] 3 It was good for my dear mother, It was good for my dear mother, It was good for my dear mother, Git on board, Git on board. [Refrain] 4 It was good for my dear father, It was good for my dear father, It was good for my dear father, Git on board, Git on board. [Refrain] 5 It will take you home to Glory, It will take you home to Glory, It will take you home to Glory, Git on board, Git on board. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [It has landed many a thousand] Text Sources: Traditional

I Know the Lord's Laid His Hands on Me

Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Did ever you see the like before Refrain First Line: Oh, I know the Lord Lyrics: Refrain: Oh, I know the Lord, I know the Lord, I know the Lord's laid his hands on me, Oh, I know the Lord, I know the Lord, I know the Lord's laid his hands on me. 1 Did ever you see the like before, I know the Lord's laid his hands on me, King Jesus preaching to the poor? I know the Lord's laid his hands on me. [Refrain] 2 Oh, wasn't that a happy day, I know the Lord's laid his hands on me, When Jesus wash'd my sins away? I know the Lord's laid his hands on me. [Refrain] 3 Some seek the Lord and don't seek him right, I know the Lord's laid his hands on me, They fool all day and pray at night, I know the Lord's laid his hands on me. [Refrain] 4 My Lord's done just what he said, I know the Lord's laid his hands on me. He's healed the sick and rais'd the dead. I know the Lord's laid his hands on me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Did ever you see the like before] Text Sources: Traditional

Deep River

Appears in 26 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Deep river, my home is over Jordan Lyrics: Deep, deep river, my home is over Jordan -- Deep, deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into campground. Deep, deep river, my home is over Jordan -- Deep, deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into campground. O don't you want to go to that gospel feast. That promis'd land where all is peace? Oh! Deep, deep river, my home is over Jordan -- Deep, deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into campground. Deep, deep river, my home is over Jordan -- Deep, deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into campground. Used With Tune: [Deep river, my home is over Jordan] Text Sources: Traditional

Give Me Jesus

Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: I heard my mother say Refrain First Line: Give me Jesus, Give me Jesus Lyrics: 1 I heard my mother say, I heard my mother say, I heard my mother say, Give me Jesus. Refrain: Give me Jesus, Give me Jesus, You may have all this world, Give me Jesus. Give me Jesus, Give me Jesus, You may have all this world, Give me Jesus. 2 Dark midnight was my cry, Dark midnight was my cry, Dark midnight was my cry, Give me Jesus. [Refrain] 3 Oh, when I come to die, Oh, when I come to die, Oh, when I come to die, Give me Jesus. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I heard my mother say] Text Sources: Traditional

I'm Gonna Sing

Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: I'm gonna sing when the Spirit says a-Sing Lyrics: 1 I'm gonn'a sing when the Spirit says a-Sing, I'm gonn'a sing when the Spirit says a-Sing, I'm gonn'a sing when the Spirit says a-Sing, And obey the Spirit of the Lord. 2 I'm gonn'a shout when the Spirit says a-Shout, I'm gonn'a shout when the Spirit says a-Shout, I'm gonn'a shout when the Spirit says a-Shout, And obey the Spirit of the Lord. 3 I'm gonn'a preach when the Spirit says a-Preach, I'm gonn'a preach when the Spirit says a-Preach, I'm gonn'a preach when the Spirit says a-Preach, And obey the Spirit of the Lord. 4 I'm gonn'a pray when the Spirit says a-Pray, I'm gonn'a pray when the Spirit says a-Pray, I'm gonn'a pray when the Spirit says a-Pray, And obey the Spirit of the Lord. 5 I'm gonn'a sing when the Spirit says a-Sing, I'm gonn'a sing when the Spirit says a-Sing, I'm gonn'a sing when the Spirit says a-Sing, And obey the Spirit of the Lord. Used With Tune: [I'm gonna sing when the Spirit says a-Sing] Text Sources: Traditional

Glory, Glory, Hallelujah

Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Glory, glory, hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 Glory, glory, hallelujah! Since I laid my burden down, Glory, glory, hallelujah! Since I laid my burden down. 2 I feel better, so much better, Since I laid my burden down, I feel better, so much better, Since I laid my burden down. 3 Feel like shouting, "Hallelujah!" Since I laid my burden down, Feel like shouting, "Hallelujah!" Since I laid my burden down. 4 I am climbing Jacob’s ladder, Since I laid my burden down, I am climbing Jacob’s ladder, Since I laid my burdens down. 5 Ev'ry round goes higher and higher, Since I laid my burden down, Ev'ry round goes higher and higher, Since I laid my burden down. Used With Tune: [Glory, glory, hallelujah!] Text Sources: Traditional

Calvary

Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Ev'ry time I think about Jesus Refrain First Line: Calvary, Calvary Lyrics: Refrain: Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, Calvary, Surely He died on Calvary. 1 Ev'ry time I think about Jesus, Ev'ry time I think about Jesus, Ev'ry time I think about Jesus, Surely He died on Calvary. [Refrain] 2 Don't you hear the hammer ringing? Don't you hear the hammer ringing? Don't you hear the hammer ringing? Surely He died on Calvary. [Refrain] 3 Don't you hear Him calling His Father? Don't you hear Him calling His Father? Don't you hear Him calling His Father? Surely He died on Calvary. [Refrain] 4 Don't you hear Him say, "It is finished?" Don't you hear Him say, "It is finished?" Don't you hear Him say, "It is finished?" Surely He died on Calvary. [Refrain] 5 Jesus furnished my salvation. Jesus furnished my salvation. Jesus furnished my salvation. Surely He died on Calvary. [Refrain] 6 Sinner, do you love my Jesus? Sinner, do you love my Jesus? Sinner, do you love my Jesus? Surely He died on Calvary. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Ev'ry time I think about Jesus] Text Sources: Traditional

Certainly, Lord

Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Have you got good religion? Lyrics: 1 Have you got good religion? Cert’nly, Lord! Have you got good religion? Cert’nly, Lord! Have you got good religion? Cert’nly, Lord! Cert’nly, Cert’nly, Cert’nly, Lord! 2 Have you been redeemed? Cert’nly, Lord! Have you been redeemed? Cert’nly, Lord! Have you been redeemed? Cert’nly, Lord! Cert’nly, Cert’nly, Cert’nly, Lord! 3 Have you been to the water? Cert’nly, Lord! Have you been to the water? Cert’nly, Lord! Have you been to the water? Cert’nly, Lord! Cert’nly, Cert’nly, Cert’nly, Lord! 4 Have you been baptized? Cert’nly, Lord! Have you been baptized? Cert’nly, Lord! Have you been baptized? Cert’nly, Lord! Cert’nly, Cert’nly, Cert’nly, Lord! Used With Tune: [Have you got good religion?] Text Sources: Traditional

Fix Me, Jesus

Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Fix me for my long white robe Refrain First Line: Oh, fix me Lyrics: Refrain: Oh, fix me; Oh, fix me; Oh, fix me; fix me, Jesus, fix me. 1 Fix me for my long white robe Fix me, Jesus, fix me. Fix me for my starry crown. Fix me, Jesus, fix me. [Refrain] 2 Fix me for my journey home Fix me, Jesus, fix me. Fix me for my dying bed. Fix me, Jesus, fix me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Fix me for my long white robe] Text Sources: Traditional

Plenty Good Room

Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: I would not be a sinner Refrain First Line: There's plenty good room, plenty good room Lyrics: Refrain: There's plenty good room, plenty good room, plenty good room in ma Father's kingdom, Plenty good room, plenty good room, just choose your seat and sit down. There's plenty good room, plenty good room, plenty good room in ma Father's kingdom, Plenty good room, plenty good room, just choose your seat and sit down. 1 I would not be a sinner, I'll tell you the reason why; I'm afraid my Lord might call on me, and I wouldn't be ready to die. [Refrain] 2 I would not be a liar, I'll tell you the reason why; I'm afraid my Lord might call on me, and I wouldn't be ready to die. [Refrain] 3 I would not be a cheater, I'll tell you the reason why; I'm afraid my Lord might call on me, and I wouldn't be ready to die. [Refrain] sit down, sit down, sit down. Used With Tune: [I would not be a sinner] Text Sources: Traditional