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WADE IN THE WATER
Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 32 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Carl Haywood Tune Sources: African-American spiritual Tune Key: e minor Incipit: 31315 75175 43113 Used With Text: Wade in the Water
WADE IN THE WATER
Wade in the Water
Meter: Irregular Appears in 32 hymnals First Line: See that host all dressed in white Refrain First Line: Wade in the water, (children) Lyrics: Refrain:
Wade in the water, (children,)
wade in the water, children,
children, wade in the water,
God's a-going to trouble the water.
1 See that host all dressed in white,
God's a-going to trouble the water;
the leader looks like the Israelite,
God's a-going to trouble the water. [Refrain]
2 See that band all dressed in red,
God's a-going to trouble the water;
looks like the band that Moses led,
God's a-going to trouble the water. [Refrain]
3 Look over yonder, what do I see?
God's a gonna trouble the water;
Holy Ghost a-coming on me,
God's a-going to trouble the water. (Refrain)
4 If you don't believe I've been redeemed,
God's a-going to trouble the water;
just follow me down to Jordan's stream,
God's a-going to trouble the water. (Refrain)
Topics: The Church at Worship Baptism; God's Church The Church at Worship: Baptism; Baptism; Spirituals Used With Tune: WADE IN THE WATER Text Sources: African-American spiritual
Wade in the Water
Wade in the Water
Author: M. D. Ridge Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: John was a-preachin' by the shores of Jordan stream Topics: Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Spiritual; Musical Style Spiritual; Water; Rites of the Church Baptism; The Liturgical Year The Baptism of the Lord Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Used With Tune: [Wade in the water] Text Sources: Refrain: Spiritual
Wade in the Water
Wade in the Water
Hymnal: Sing the Faith #2107 (2003) Meter: Irregular with refrain First Line: See that host all dressed in white Lyrics: Refrain:
Wade in the water, wade in the water, children,
wade in the water, God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
Wade in the water, wade in the water, children,
wade in the water, God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
1 See that host all dressed in white,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
The leader looks like the Israelite,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water. [Refrain]
2 See that band all dressed in red,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
Looks like the band that Moses led,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water. [Refrain]
3 Look over yonder, what do I see?
God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
The Holy Ghost a-coming on me,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water. [Refrain]
4 If you don’t believe I’ve been redeemed,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
Just follow me down to Jordan’s stream,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: WADE IN THE WATER
Wade in the Water
Wade in the Water
Hymnal: The Faith We Sing #2107 (2001) Meter: Irregular with refrain First Line: See that host all dressed in white Lyrics: Refrain:
Wade in the water, wade in the water, children,
wade in the water, God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
Wade in the water, wade in the water, children,
wade in the water, God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
1 See that host all dressed in white,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
The leader looks like the Israelite,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water. [Refrain]
2 See that band all dressed in red,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
Looks like the band that Moses led,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water. [Refrain]
3 Look over yonder, what do I see?
God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
The Holy Ghost a-coming on me,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water. [Refrain]
4 If you don’t believe I’ve been redeemed,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water.
Just follow me down to Jordan’s stream,
God’s a-gonna trouble the water. [Refrain] Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ Christ's Life and Teaching; The Sacraments of the Church Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation Scripture: John 5:2-9 Languages: English Tune Title: WADE IN THE WATER
Wade in the Water
Wade in the Water
Hymnal: Yes, Lord! #114 (1982) First Line: See that host all dressed in white Lyrics: Refrain:
Wade in the water,
wade in the water, children,
Wade in the water,
God’s a-going to trouble the water; O
Wade in the water,
wade in the water, children,
Wade in the water,
God’s a-going to trouble the water.
1 See that host all dressed in white,
God’s a-going to trouble the water;
The Leader looks like the Israelite,
God’s a-going to trouble the water. [Refrain]
2 See that band all dressed in red,
God’s a-going to trouble the water;
Looks like the band that Moses led,
God’s a-going to trouble the water. [Refrain]
3 Look over yonder, what do I see?
God’s a-going to trouble the water;
The Holy Ghost a-coming on me,
God’s a-going to trouble the water. [Refrain]
4 If you don’t believe I’ve been redeemed,
God’s a-going to trouble the water;
Just follow me down to Jordan’s stream,
God’s a-going to trouble the water. [Refrain] Topics: Assurance Languages: English Tune Title: [See that host all dressed in white]
Wade in the Water
James Abbington
Person Name: James Abbington, b.1960 Arranger of "WADE IN THE WATER" in Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) James Abbington (from the Duke University website)
Joseph B. Bethea Professor of the Practice of Sacred Music and Black Church Studies
James Abbington’s research interests include worship and music in the Christian church, African American sacred folk music, organ, choral music, and ethnomusicology. He was previously associate professor of church music and worship at Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Ga. and associate visiting professor of Christian hymnody at Yale University’s Institute of Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School in New Haven, Conn. He has served as executive editor of the African American Church Music Series published by GIA Publications in Chicago for over 25 years and as a fellow of The Hymn Society of the United States and Canada.
James Abbington (from the Emory University website)
Associate Professor of Church Music and Worship
Candler School of Theology
Education
DMAThe University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)1999
MMusThe University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)1995
BAMorehouse College1983
Dr. Abbington's research interests include music and worship in the Christian church, African American sacred folk music, organ, choral music, and ethnomusicology. Dr. Abbington serves as executive editor of the African American Church Music Series by GIA Publications (Chicago). He served as co-director of music for the Hampton University Ministers' and Musicians' Conference. In 2010, Hampton's Choir Directors'-Organists' Guild honored Abbington by naming their Church Music Academy after him. He has also served as the national director of music for both the Progressive National Baptist Convention and the NAACP.
Publications
Let the Church Sing On! Reflections on Black Sacred Music, Chicago: GIA Publications (2009)
King of Kings: Organ Music of Black Composers, Past and Present: Volume 2. Chicago: GIA Publications (2009)
King of Kings: Organ Music of Black Composers, Past and Present - Volume 1 (2008)
New Wine in Old Wineskins: A Contemporary Congregational Song Supplement - Volume 1 (2007)
Spirits That Dwell in Deep Woods: The Prayer and Praise Hymns of the Black Religious Experience by Wyatt Tee Walker, 2003, editor
Going to Wait! African American Church Worship Resources Between Pentecost and Advent, 2003, co-author
Waiting to Go! African American Worship Resources from Advent through Pentecost, 2002, co-author
Readings in African American Church Music and Worship, 2001
Let Mt. Zion Rejoice! Music in the African American Church, 2001
Discography
Use Me (2008)
42 Treasured Favorites from the African American Heritage Hymnal (2008)
46 Hidden Treasures from the African American Heritage Hymnal (2007)
Beams of Heaven (2006)
49 Hidden Treasures from the African American Heritage Hymnal (2005)
How Excellent Is Thy Name (2004)
Spirits that Dwell in Deep Woods (2004)
Guide My Feet (2003)
Stop By Lord (2002)
Comes Summertime at Riverside Church (1999)
James Abbington
Willa A. Townsend
1880 - 1947 Harmonizer of "WADE IN THE WATER" in Chalice Hymnal Willa Ann Hadley Townsend; b. 11 April 1880; hymnologist, songwriter, and music director; wife of Arthur M. Townsend; d. 25 May 1947
Willa A. Townsend
