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Balm in Gilead

Appears in 108 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Refrain First Line: There is a balm in Gilead Lyrics: Refrain: There is a balm in Gilead, to make the wounded whole, There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. There is a balm in Gilead, to make the wounded whole, There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. 1 Sometimes I feel discouraged, And think my work’s in vain, But then the Holy Spirit Revives my soul again. [Refrain] 2 Don’t ever feel discouraged, For Jesus is your friend, And if you look for knowledge, He’ll ne'er refuse to lend. [Refrain] 3 If you cannot preach like Peter, If you cannot pray like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus, And say, “He died for all.” [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Sometimes I feel discouraged]

I Been in de Storm So Long

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Oh, let me tell you, Mother Lyrics: Refrain: I been in de storm so long, I been in de storm so long, chillun, I been in de storm so long, Oh, gimme little time to pray. I been in de storm so long, I been in de storm so long, chillun, I been in de storm so long, Oh, gimme little time to pray. 1 Oh, let me tell you, Mother, how I come 'long, Oh, gimme little time to pray, With a hung down head and a achin' heart, Oh, gimme little time to pray. 'Cause I [Refrain] 2 Now when I get to Heaven I'll take my seat, Oh, gimme little time to pray, An-a cast my crown at my Jesus' feet, Oh, gimme little time to pray. 'Cause I [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Oh, let me tell you, Mother] Text Sources: Traditional

Mary and Martha

Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Mary and-a Martha's just gone 'long Refrain First Line: Crying free grace and dying love Lyrics: 1 Mary and-a Martha's just gone 'long, Mary and-a Martha's just gone 'long, Mary and-a Martha's just gone 'long, To ring those charming bells. Refrain: Crying free grace and dying love, Free grace and dying love, Free grace and dying love, To ring those charming bells. Oh! way over Jordan,Lord, Way over Jordan, Lord, Way over Jordan, Lord, To ring those charming bells. 2 The preacher and the elder's just gone 'long, The preacher and the elder's just gone 'long, The preacher and the elder's just gone 'long, To ring those charming bells. [Refrain] 3 My father and mother's just gone 'long, My father and mother's just gone 'long, My father and mother's just gone 'long, To ring those charming bells. [Refrain] 4 The Methodists and Baptists' just gone 'long, The Methodists and Baptists' just gone 'long, The Methodists and Baptists' just gone 'long, To ring those charming bells. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Mary and-a Martha's just gone 'long] Text Sources: Traditional

Study War No More

Appears in 41 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Going to lay down my sword and shield Lyrics: 1 Going to lay down my sword and shield, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside; Going to lay down my sword and shield, Down by the riverside, Going to study war no more. Refrain: I ain't going t' study war no more, Ain't going t' study war no more, Ain't going t' study war no more, Ain't going t' study war no more, Ain't going t' study war no more, Ain't going t' study war no more. 2 Going to lay down my burden, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside; Going to lay down my burden, Down by the riverside, Going to study war no more. [Refrain] 3 Going to try on my starry crown, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside; Going to try on my starry crown, Down by the riverside, Going to study war no more. [Refrain] 4 Going to meet my dear old father, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside; Going to meet my dear old father, Down by the riverside, Going to study war no more. [Refrain] 5 Going to meet my dear old mother; Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside; Going to meet my dear old mother; Down by the riverside, Going to study war no more. [Refrain] 6 Going to meet my loving Jesus, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside, Down by the riverside; Going to meet my loving Jesus, Down by the riverside, Going to study war no more. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Going to lay down my sword and shield] Text Sources: Traditional

Ole-Time Religion

Appears in 326 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: It was good for my ole father Refrain First Line: Gimme dat ole-time religion Lyrics: Refrain: Gimme dat ole-time religion, Gimme dat ole-time religion, Gimme dat ole-time religion, It's good enough for me. 1 It was good for my ole father, It was good for my ole father, It was good for my ole father, It's good enough for me. [Refrain] 2 It was good for my ole mother, It was good for my ole mother, It was good for my ole mother, It's good enough for me. [Refrain] 3 It was good for Paul and Silas, It was good for Paul and Silas, It was good for Paul and Silas, It's good enough for me. [Refrain] 4 Makes me love ev'rybody, Makes me love ev'rybody, Makes me love ev'rybody, It's good enough for me. [Refrain] 5 It is good when I'm in trouble, It is good when I'm in trouble, It is good when I'm in trouble, It's good enough for me. [Refrain] 6 It will do when I am dying, It will do when I am dying, It will do when I am dying, It's good enough for me. [Refrain] 7 It will take us all to heaven, It will take us all to heaven, It will take us all to heaven, It's good enough for me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [It was good for my ole father] Text Sources: Traditional

Were You There?

Appears in 224 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Lyrics: 1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? 2 Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? 3 Were you there when they pierced Him in the side? Were you there when they pierced Him in the side? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they pierced Him in the side? 4 Were you there when the sun refused to shine? Were you there when the sun refused to shine?? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when the sun refused to shine? 5 Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? Used With Tune: [Were you there when they crucified my Lord?] Text Sources: Traditional

Steal Away

Appears in 118 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: My Lord calls me Refrain First Line: Steal away, steal away Lyrics: Refrain: Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus! Steal away, steal away home, I ain't got long to stay here! 1 My Lord calls me, He calls me by the thunder; The trumpet sounds within-a my soul, I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] 2 Green trees are bending, Poor sinner stands a-trembling; The trumpet sounds within-a my soul, I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] 3 Tombstones are bursting, Poor sinner stands a-trembling; The trumpet sounds within-a my soul, I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] 4 My Lord calls me, He calls me by the lightning, The trumpet sounds within-a my soul, I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [My Lord calls me] Text Sources: Traditional

Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Author: J. W. W. Appears in 106 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: While shepherds kept their watching Lyrics: Refrain: Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere, Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born. 1 While shepherds kept their watching O’er silent flocks by night, Behold throughout the heavens There shone a holy light. [Refrain] 2 The shepherds feared and trembled When lo! above the earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior‘s birth. [Refrain] 3 Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born, And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [While shepherds kept their watching]

Amen

Appears in 987 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Amen, Amen Lyrics: Amen, Oh, Lawdy! Amen, Have mercy! Amen, Amen, Amen. Sing it over now. Amen, Oh, Lawdy! Amen, Have mercy! Amen, Amen, Amen. Used With Tune: [Amen, Amen] Text Sources: Traditional

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Appears in 152 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart -- In my heart, In my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. 2 Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart -- In my heart, In my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. 3 Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart -- In my heart, In my heart, Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. 4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart -- In my heart, In my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. Used With Tune: [Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart] Text Sources: Traditional

Let Us Break Bread Together

Appears in 114 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees Lyrics: 1 Let us break bread together on our knees; Let us break bread together on our knees. When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun, Oh, Lord, have mercy on me. 2 Let us drink wine together on our knees; Let us drink wine together on our knees. When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun, Oh, Lord, have mercy on me. 3 Let us praise God together on our knees; Let us praise God together on our knees. When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun, Oh, Lord, have mercy on me. Used With Tune: [Let us break bread together on our knees] Text Sources: Traditional

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Appears in 94 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: I looked over Jordan, and what did I see Lyrics: Refrain: Swing low, sweet chariot, Coming for to carry me home: Swing low, sweet chariot, Coming for to carry me home. 1 I looked over Jordan, and what did I see, Coming for to carry me home? A band of angels coming after me, Coming for to carry me home. [Refrain] 2 If you get there before I do, Coming for to carry me home; Tell all my friends I’m coming too, Coming for to carry me home. [Refrain] 3 I’m sometimes up, I'm sometimes down, Coming for to carry me home; But still my soul feels heavenly bound, Coming for to carry me home. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I looked over Jordan, and what did I see] Text Sources: Traditional

Go Down, Moses

Appears in 66 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: When Israel was in Egypt's land Lyrics: 1 When Israel was in Egypt's land: Let my people go; Oppressed so hard they could not stand, Let my people go. Refrain: Go down, Moses, 'Way down in Egypt's land, Tell ole Pharaoh, Let my people go. 2 "Thus saith the Lord," bold Moses said, Let my people go; "If not, I'll smite your first-born dead," Let my people go. [Refrain] 3 No more shall they in bondage toil, Let my people go; Let them come out with Egypt's spoil, Let my people go. [Refrain] 4 When Israel out of Egypt came, Let my people go; And left the proud oppressive land, Let my people go. [Refrain] 5 O, 'twas a dark and dismal night, Let my people go; When Moses led the Israelites, Let my people go. [Refrain] 6 'Twas good old Moses and Aaron, too, Let my people go; 'Twas they that led the armies through, Let my people go. [Refrain] 7 The Lord told Moses what to do, Let my people go; To lead the children of Israel through, Let my people go. [Refrain] 8 O come along, Moses, you'll not get lost, Let my people go; Stretch out your rod and come across, Let my people go. [Refrain] 9 As Israel stood by the water side, Let my people go; At the command of God it did divide, Let my people go. [Refrain] 10 When they had reached the other shore, Let my people go; They sang the song of triumph o'er, Let my people go. [Refrain] 11 Pharaoh said he would go across, Let my people go; But Pharaoh and his host were lost, Let my people go. [Refrain] 12 Oh, Moses, the cloud shall clear the way, Let my people go; A fire by night, a shade by day, Let my people go. [Refrain] 13 You'll not get lost in the wilderness, Let my people go; With a lighted candle in your breast, Let my people go. [Refrain] 14 Jordan shall stand up like a wall, Let my people go; And the walls of Jericho shall fall, Let my people go. [Refrain] 15 Your foes shall not before you stand, Let my people go; And you'll possess fair Canaan's land, Let my people go. [Refrain] 16 'Twas just about in harvest-time, Let my people go; When Joshua let his host divine, Let my people go. [Refrain] 17 Oh, let us all from bondage flee, Let my people go; And let us all in Christ be free, Let my people go. [Refrain] 18 We need not always weep and moan, Let my people go; And wear these slavery chains forlorn, Let my people go. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [When Israel was in Egypt's land] Text Sources: Traditional

This Little Light of Mine

Appears in 55 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs Lyrics: 1 This little light of mine, I'm goin' to let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm goin' to let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm goin' to let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. 2 Everywhere I go, I'm goin' to let it shine. Everywhere I go, I'm goin' to let it shine. Everywhere I go, I'm goin' to let it shine, Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. 3 All through the night, I'm goin' to let it shine. All through the night, I'm goin' to let it shine. All through the night, I'm goin' to let it shine, Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. Used With Tune: [This little light of mine] Text Sources: Traditional

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

Appears in 61 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs Lyrics: 1 He's got the whole world in His hands, He's got the big, round world in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands. 2 He's got the wind and the rain in His hands, He's got the wind and the rain in His hands, He's got the wind and the rain in His hands, He's got the whole world in His hands. 3 He's got the little bitty baby in His hands, He's got the little bitty baby in His hands, He's got the little bitty baby in His hands, He's got the whole world in his hands. 4 He's got you and me, sister, in his hands, He's got you and me, sister, in his hands, He's got you and me, sister, in his hands, He's got the whole world in his hands. 5 He's got you and me, brother, in his hands, He's got you and me, brother, in his hands, He's got you and me, brother, in his hands, He's got the whole world in his hands. Used With Tune: [He's got the whole world in His hands] Text Sources: Traditional

My Lord! What a Mourning

Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: You'll hear the trumpet sound Lyrics: Refrain: My Lord! what a mourning, my Lord! what a mourning, Yes, My Lord! what a mourning, when the stars begin to fall. 1 You'll hear the trumpet sound to wake the nations underground looking to my God’s right hand When the stars begin to fall. [Refrain] 2 You'll hear the sinner cry to wake the nations underground looking to my God’s right hand When the stars begin to fall. [Refrain] 3 You'll hear the Christian shout to wake the nations underground looking to my God’s right hand When the stars begin to fall. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [You'll hear the trumpet sound] Text Sources: Traditional

Standin' in the Need of Prayer

Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Not my brother, nor my sister, but it's me, O Lord Refrain First Line: It's me, it's me, O Lord Lyrics: 1 Not my brother, nor my sister, but it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer; Not my brother, nor my sister, but it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer. Refrain: It's me, it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer; It's me, it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer. 2 Not the preacher, nor the deacon, but it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer; Not the preacher, nor the deacon, but it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer. [Refrain] 3 Not my father, nor my mother, but it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer; Not my father, nor my mother, but it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer. [Refrain] 4 Not the stranger, nor my neighbor, but it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer; Not the stranger, nor my neighbor, but it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Not my brother, nor my sister, but it's me, O Lord] Text Sources: Traditional

I Want Jesus to Walk with Me

Appears in 52 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs Lyrics: 1 I want Jesus to walk with me; I want Jesus to walk with me; All along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. 2 In my trials, Lord, walk with me; In my trials, Lord, walk with me; When my heart is almost breaking, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. 3 When I’m in trouble, Lord, walk with me; When I’m in trouble, Lord, walk with me; When my head is bowed in sorrow, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. Used With Tune: [I want Jesus to walk with me] Text Sources: Traditional

You Hear the Lambs a-Cryin'

Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: My Savior spoke these words so sweet Lyrics: Refrain: You hear the lambs a-cryin’, hear the lambs a cryin’, hear the lambs a-cryin,’ O Shepherd, feed my sheep. You hear the lambs a-cryin’, hear the lambs a cryin’, hear the lambs a-cryin’, O Shepherd, feed my sheep. 1 My Savior spoke these words so sweet, O Shepherd, feed my sheep, sayin’, "Peter, if you love me, feed my sheep.” O Shepherd, feed my sheep. [Refrain] 2 O Lord, I love Thee, Thou dost know; O Shepherd, feed my sheep. O give me grace to love Thee more. O Shepherd, feed my sheep. [Refrain] 3 Wasn’t that an awful shame? O Shepherd, feed my sheep. He hung three hours in mortal pain. O Shepherd, feed my sheep. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [My Savior spoke these words so sweet] Text Sources: Traditional

Many Thousand Gone

Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: No more auction block for me Lyrics: 1 No more auction block for me, No more, No more, No more auction block for me, Many thousand gone. 2 No more peck o' corn for me, No more, No more, No more peck o' corn for me, Many thousand gone. 3 No more driver's lash for me, No more, No more, No more driver's lash for me, Many thousand gone. 4 No more pint o' salt for me, No more, No more, No more pint o' salt for me, Many thousand gone. 5 No more hundred lash for me, No more, No more, No more hundred lash for me, Many thousand gone. 6 No more mistress' call for me, No more, No more, No more mistress' call for me, Many thousand gone. Used With Tune: [No more auction block for me] Text Sources: Traditional

Live a-Humble

Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Watch that sun, how steady it runs Refrain First Line: Live a-humble, humble Lyrics: Refrain: Live a-humble, humble, Humble yourselves, the bell's done rung, Live a-humble, humble, Humble yourselves, the bell's done rung. Glory and honor! Praise King Jesus! Glory and honor! Praise the Lord! Glory and honor! Praise King Jesus! Glory and honor! Praise the Lord! Live a-humble, humble, Humble yourselves, the bell's done rung, Live a-humble, humble, Humble yourselves, the bell's done rung. 1 Watch that sun, how steady it runs, Don't let it catch you with your work undone. [Refrain] 2 Ever see such a man as God? He gave up His Son for to come and die. Gave up His Son for to come and die, Just to save my soul from a burning fire, [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Watch that sun, how steady it runs] Text Sources: Traditional

Free at Last

Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Surely been 'buked and surely been scorned Refrain First Line: Free at last, free at last Lyrics: Free at last, free at last, Thank God a'mighty I'm free at last. 1 Surely been 'buked and surely been scorned, Thank God a'mighty, I'm free at last. But still my soul is a heaven born, Thank God a'mighty, I'm free at last. 2 If you don't know that I been redeemed, Thank God a'mighty, I'm free at last. Just follow me down to Jordan's stream, Thank God a'mighty, I'm free at last. Free at last, free at last, Thank God a'mighty I'm free at last. Used With Tune: [Surely been 'buked and surely been scorned] Text Sources: Traditional

His Name So Sweet

Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Po' sinnuh, do you love Jesus? Refrain First Line: Oh Lawd, I jes come from de fountain Lyrics: Refrain: Oh Lawd, I jes come from de fountain, I’m jes from de fountain, Lawd, Jes come from de fountain, His name so sweet. Oh Lawd, I jes come from de fountain, I’m jes from de fountain, Lawd, Jes come from de fountain, His name so sweet. 1 Po’ sinnuh, do you love Jesus? Yes, yes, I do love mah Jesus. Sinnuh, do you love Jesus? His name so sweet. [Refrain] 2 Class leader, do you love Jesus? Yes, yes, I do love mah Jesus. Leader, do you love Jesus? His name so sweet. [Refrain] 3 'Sidin’ elder, do you love Jesus? Yes, yes, I do love mah Jesus. Elder, do you love Jesus? His name so sweet. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Po' sinnuh' do you love Jesus?] Text Sources: Traditional

Mah God Is So High

Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: One day as I was a-walkin' along de Hebenly road Refrain First Line: Mah God is so high, yuh can't get over Him Lyrics: Refrain: Mah God is so high, yuh can't get over Him; He's so low, yuh can't git under Him; He's so wide, yuh can't get aroun' Him; Yuh mus' come in by an through de Lam'. He's so high, yuh can't get over Him; He's so low, yuh can't git under Him; He's so wide, yuh can't get aroun' Him; Yuh mus' come in by an through de Lam'. 1 One day as I was a-walkin' along de Hebenly road, Mah Savior spoke unto me an' He fill mah heart wid His love. [Refrain] 2 I'll take mah gospel trumpet an' I'll begin to blow, An' if mah Savior help me I'll blow wherever I go. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [One day as I was a-walkin' along de Hebenly road] Text Sources: Traditional

Hard Trials

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: The foxes, they have holes in the ground Refrain First Line: Now ain't them hard trials Lyrics: 1 The foxes, they have holes in the ground, The birds have nests in the air, The Christians have a hiding place, But sinners ain't got nowhere. Refrain: Now ain't them hard trials, great tribulations? Ain't them hard trials? I'm bound to leave this land. 2 Oh, Methodist, Methodist is my name, Methodist till I die, Been baptized on the Methodist side, And a Methodist will I die. [Refrain] 3 Oh, Baptist, Baptist is my name, Baptist till I die, Been baptized on the Baptist side, And a Baptist will I die. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [The foxes, they have holes in the ground] Text Sources: Traditional

You'd better Min'

Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: You'd better min' how you talk Lyrics: 1 You'd better min' how you talk, you'd better min' what you talkin' about, You got to give account in de Judgment, you'd better min'. You'd better min', you'd better min', you got to give account in de Judgment, you'd better min'. 2 You'd better min' how you sing, you'd better min' what you singin' about, You got to give account in de Judgment, you'd better min'. You'd better min', you'd better min', you got to give account in de Judgment, you'd better min'. 3 You'd better min' how you shout, you'd better min' what you shoutin' about, You got to give account in de Judgment, you'd better min'. You'd better min', you'd better min', you got to give account in de Judgment, you'd better min'. Used With Tune: [You'd better min' how you talk] Text Sources: Traditional

Tryin' to Get Home

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Lord, I'm bearin' heavy burdens Lyrics: 1 Lord, I'm bearin' heavy burdens, Tryin' to get home; Lord, I'm bearin' heavy burdens, Tryin' to get home; Lord, I'm bearin' heavy burdens, Lord, I'm bearin' heavy burdens, Lord, I'm bearin' heavy burdens, Tryin' to get home. 2 Lord, I'm climbin' high mountains, Tryin' to get home; Lord, I'm climbin' high mountains, Tryin' to get home; Lord, I'm climbin' high mountains, Lord, I'm climbin' high mountains, Lord, I'm climbin' high mountains, Tryin' to get home. 3 Lord, I'm standin' hard trials, Tryin' to get home; Lord, I'm standin' hard trials, Tryin' to get home; Lord, I'm standin' hard trials, Lord, I'm standin' hard trials, Lord, I'm standin' hard trials, Tryin' to get home. Used With Tune: [Lord, I'm bearin' heavy burdens] Text Sources: Traditional

The Time For Praying

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: The time for praying won't be long Lyrics: 1 The time for praying won't be long, The time for praying won't be long, The time for praying won't be long, Go, shepherd, feed my sheep. 2 The time for singing won't be long, The time for singing won't be long, The time for singing won't be long, Go, shepherd, feed my sheep. Used With Tune: [The time for praying won't be long] Text Sources: Traditional

Sometimes I Feel Like a Moanin' Dove

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs Lyrics: 1 Sometimes I feel like a moanin' dove, Sometimes I feel like a moanin' dove, Sometimes I feel like a moanin' dove, long ways, long ways, long ways from home, A long ways from home, long ways from home. Oo. long ways, long ways, long ways from home, A long ways from home, long ways from home. Oo. 2 Sometimes I feel like a motherless chil', Sometimes I feel like a motherless chil', Sometimes I feel like a motherless chil', long ways, long ways, long ways from home, A long ways from home, long ways from home. Oo. long ways, long ways, long ways from home, A long ways from home, long ways from home. Oo. Used With Tune: [Sometimes I feel like a moanin' dove] Text Sources: Traditional

Scandalize' My Name

Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Well, I met my sister de other day Lyrics: 1 Well, I met my sister de other day, Give her my right han', Jes' as soon as ever my back was turned she took 'n' scandalize' my name. Do you call dat a sister? No! No! you call dat a sister? No! No! you call dat a sister? No! No! scandalize' my name. 2 Well, I met my brother de other day, Give him my right han', Jes' as soon as ever my back was turned he took 'n' scandalize' my name. Do you call dat a brother? No! No! you call dat a brother? No! No! you call dat a brother? No! No! scandalize' my name. 3 Well, I met my preacher de other day, Give him my right han', Jes' as soon as ever my back was turned he took 'n' scandalize' my name. Do you call dat a 'ligion? No! No! you call dat a 'ligion? No! No! you call dat a 'ligion? No! No! scandalize' my name. Used With Tune: [Well, I met my sister de other day] Text Sources: Traditional

Nobody Knows the Trouble I See, Lord!

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs Lyrics: Refrain: Nobody knows the trouble I see, Lord! Nobody knows the trouble I see, Nobody knows the trouble I see, Lord! Nobody knows like Jesus. 1 Brothers, will you pray for me, Brothers, will you pray for me, Brothers, will you pray for me, And help me to drive old Satan away? [Refrain] 2 Sisters, will you pray for me, Sisters, will you pray for me, Sisters, will you pray for me, And help me to drive old Satan away? [Refrain] 3 Mothers, will you pray for me, Mothers, will you pray for me, Mothers, will you pray for me, And help me to drive old Satan away? [Refrain] 4 Preachers, will you pray for me, Preachers, will you pray for me, Preachers, will you pray for me, And help me to drive old Satan away? [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Nobody knows the trouble I see, Lord!] Text Sources: Traditional

We Shall Overcome

Appears in 38 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs Lyrics: 1 We shall overcome, We shall overcome, We shall overcome someday. Refrain: Oh, If in our hearts we do believe, We shall overcome someday. 2 We’ll walk hand in hand, We’ll walk hand in hand, We’ll walk hand in hand someday. [Refrain] 3 We shall all have peace, We shall all have peace, We shall all have peace someday. [Refrain] 4 We are not afraid, We are not afraid, We are not afraid today. [Refrain] 5 God is on our side, God is on our side, God is on our side today. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [We shall overcome] Text Sources: Traditional

Wade in the Water

Appears in 31 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: See that band 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 band all dressed in white -- God’s a-gonna trouble the water. The leader looks like an Israelite -- God’s a-gonna trouble the water. [Refrain] 2 See that band all dressed in red -- God’s a-gonna trouble the water. It looks like the band that Moses led -- God’s a-gonna trouble the water. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [See that band all dressed in white] Text Sources: Traditional

Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit

Appears in 42 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Upon the mountain my Lord spoke Lyrics: Refrain: Ev'ry time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart, I will pray. Ev'ry time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart, I will pray. 1 Upon the mountain my Lord spoke, Out His mouth came fire and smoke. All around me looks so shine, Ask my Lord if all was mine. [Refrain] 2 Jordan River is chilly and cold, Chills the body but not the soul. Ain't but one train on dis track, Runs to heaven and right back. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Upon the mountain my Lord spoke] Text Sources: Traditional

Somebody's Knocking at Your Door

Appears in 54 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Knocks like Jesus Lyrics: Refrain: Somebody's knocking at your door, Somebody's knocking at your door, O sinner, why don't you answer? Somebody's knocking at your door. 1 Knocks like Jesus, Somebody's knocking at your door. Knocks like Jesus, Somebody's knocking at your door. [Refrain] 2 Can't you hear Him? Somebody's knocking at your door. Can't you hear Him? Somebody's knocking at your door. [Refrain] 3 Answer Jesus. Somebody's knocking at your door. Answer Jesus. Somebody's knocking at your door. [Refrain] 4 Jesus calls you. Somebody's knocking at your door. Jesus calls you. Somebody's knocking at your door. [Refrain] 5 Can't you trust Him? Somebody's knocking at your door. Can't you trust Him? Somebody's knocking at your door. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Knocks like Jesus] Text Sources: Traditional

Oh, Freedom

Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Oh, freedom! Oh, freedom! Lyrics: 1 Oh, freedom! Oh, freedom! Oh, freedom over me! When I am free! An' befo' I'd be a slave, I'll be buried in my grave, An' go home to my Lord an' be free. 2 No mo' moanin', no mo' moanin', no mo' moanin' over me! An' befo' I'd be a slave, I'll be buried in my grave, An' go home to my Lord an' be free. 3 No mo' weepin', no mo' weepin', no mo' weepin' over me! An' befo' I'd be a slave, I'll be buried in my grave, An' go home to my Lord an' be free. 4 There'll be singin', there'll be singin', there'll be singin' over me! An' befo' I'd be a slave, I'll be buried in my grave, An' go home to my Lord an' be free. 5 There'll be shoutin', there'll be shoutin', there'll be shoutin' over me! An' befo' I'd be a slave, I'll be buried in my grave, An' go home to my Lord an' be free. 6 There'll be prayin', there'll be prayin', there'll be prayin' over me! An' befo' I'd be a slave, I'll be buried in my grave, An' go home to my Lord an' be free. Used With Tune: [Oh freedom! Oh, freedom!] Text Sources: Traditional

Roll, Jordan, Roll

Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Oh, brothers, you ought t'have been there Refrain First Line: Roll, Jordan, roll, roll, Jordan, roll Lyrics: Refrain: Roll, Jordan, roll, roll, Jordan, roll, I want to go to heaven when I die, To hear Jordan roll. 1 Oh, brothers, you ought t'have been there. Yes, my Lord! A sitting in the Kingdom, To hear Jordan roll. [Refrain] 2 Oh, preachers, you ought t'have been there. Yes, my Lord! A sitting in the Kingdom, To hear Jordan roll. [Refrain] 3 Oh, sinners, you ought t'have been there. Yes, my Lord! A sitting in the Kingdom, To hear Jordan roll. [Refrain] 4 Oh, mourners, you ought t'have been there. Yes, my Lord! A sitting in the Kingdom, To hear Jordan roll. [Refrain] 5 Oh, seekers, you ought t'have been there. Yes, my Lord! A sitting in the Kingdom, To hear Jordan roll. [Refrain] 6 Oh, mothers, you ought t'have been there. Yes, my Lord! A sitting in the Kingdom, To hear Jordan roll. [Refrain] 7 Oh, sisters, you ought t'have been there. Yes, my Lord! A sitting in the Kingdom, To hear Jordan roll. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Oh, brothers, you ought t'have been there]

Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Chile

Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs Lyrics: 1 Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile, Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile, Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile, A long ways from home, A long ways from home. Then I get down on my knees an' pray, Get down on my knees an' pray. 2 Sometimes I feel like I’m almos' gone, Sometimes I feel like I’m almos' gone, Sometimes I feel like I’m almos' gone, A long ways from home, A long ways from home. Then I get down on my knees an' pray, Get down on my knees an' pray. Used With Tune: [Sometimes I feel like a motherless chile] Text Sources: Traditional

There's a Great Camp Meeting

Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Oh, walk together, children Lyrics: 1 Oh, walk together, children, Don't you get weary, Walk together, children, Don't you get weary, Walk together, children. Don't you get weary, There's a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land. Going to mourn and never tire, Mourn and never tire, Mourn and never tire, There's a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land. 2 Oh, talk together, children, Don't you get weary, Talk together, children, Don't you get weary, Talk together, children. Don't you get weary, There's a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land. Going to mourn and never tire, Mourn and never tire, Mourn and never tire, There's a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land. 3 Oh, sing together, children, Don't you get weary, Sing together, children, Don't you get weary, Sing together, children. Don't you get weary, There's a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land. Going to sing and never tire, Sing and never tire, Sing and never tire, There's a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land. 4 Oh, get you ready, children, Don't you get weary, Get you ready, children, Don't you get weary, Get you ready, children. Don't you get weary, There's a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land. Going to pray and never tire, Pray and never tire, Pray and never tire, There's a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land. 5 For Jesus is a-coming, Don't you get weary, For Jesus is a-coming, Don't you get weary, For Jesus is a-coming. Don't you get weary, There's a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land. Going to pray and never tire, Pray and never tire, Pray and never tire, There's a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land. 6 Oh, I feel the spirit moving, Don't you get weary, Feel the spirit moving, Don't you get weary, Feel the spirit moving. Don't you get weary, There's a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land. Going to shout and never tire, Shout and never tire, Shout and never tire, There's a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land. 7 Oh, now I'm getting happy, Don't you get weary, Now I'm getting happy, Don't you get weary, Now I'm getting happy. Don't you get weary, There's a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land. Going to shout and never tire, Shout and never tire, Shout and never tire, There's a great camp-meeting in the Promised Land. Used With Tune: [Oh, walk together, children] Text Sources: Traditional

De Ol' Ark's a-Moverin'

Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: See dat sistuh dressed so fine? Refrain First Line: Oh, de ol' ark's a-moverin', amoverin', a moverin' Lyrics: Refrain: Oh, de ol' ark's a-moverin', a-moverin', a-moverin', De ol' ark's a-moverin' an' I'm a-goin' home. Oh, de ol' ark's a-moverin', a-moverin', a-moverin', De ol' ark's a-moverin' an' I'm a-goin' home. 1 See dat sistuh dressed so fine? She ain't got religion on-a her min'. [Refrain] 2 See dat brudder dressed so gay? Satan goin' come an' carry him away. [Refrain] 3 Ol' ark she reel, Ol' ark rock, Ol' ark landed on de mountain-top. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [See dat sistuh dressed so fine?] Text Sources: Traditional

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

I Feel Like My Time Ain't Long

Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Went to the graveyard the other day Refrain First Line: I feel like, I fell like Lyrics: Refrain: I feel like, I feel like, I feel like my time ain't long, I feel like, I feel like, I feel like my time ain't long. 1 Went to the graveyard the other day, I feel like my time ain't long, I look'd at the place where my mother lay, I feel like my time ain't long. [Refrain] 2 Sometimes I'm up, sometimes I'm down, I feel like my time ain't long, And sometimes I'm almost on the ground, I feel like my time ain't long. [Refrain] 3 Better min', my brother, how you walk on the cross, I feel like my time ain't long, Your foot might slip and your soul get lost, I feel like my time ain't long. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Went to the graveyard the other day] Text Sources: Traditional

I'm a-Rolling

Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: O brothers, won't you help me Refrain First Line: I'm a-rolling, I'm a-rolling Lyrics: Refrain: I'm a-rolling, I'm a-rolling, I'm a-rolling thro' an unfriendly world; I'm a-rolling, I'm a-rolling thro' an unfriendly world. 1 O brothers, won't you help me, O brothers, won't you help me to pray? O brothers, won't you help me, O brothers, won't you help me in the service of the Lord? [Refrain] 2 O sisters, won't you help me, O sisters, won't you help me to pray? O sisters, won't you help me, O sisters, won't you help me in the service of the Lord? [Refrain] 3 O preachers, won't you help me, O preachers, won't you help me to pray? O preachers, won't you help me, O preachers, won't you help me in the service of the Lord? [Refrain] Used With Tune: [O brothers, won't you help me] Text Sources: Traditional

My Good Lord's Done Been Here

Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: When I get up in Heaven Refrain First Line: Oh, my Good Lord's done been here! Lyrics: Refrain: Oh, my Good Lord's done been here! Blessed my soul and gone away, My Good Lord's done been here, Blessed my soul and gone. Oh, my Good Lord's done been here! Blessed my soul and gone away, My Good Lord's done been here, Blessed my soul and gone. 1 When I get up in Heaven And-a my work is done, Goin' to sit down by Sister Mary, And chatter with the darlin' Son. [Refrain] 2 Hold up the Baptist finger, Hold up the Baptist hand, When I get in the Heavens, Going a-join the Baptist Band. [Refrain] 3 You may be a white man, White as the drifting snow, If your soul ain't been converted, To Hell you're sure to go. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [When I get up in Heaven] Text Sources: Traditional

On Ma Journey

Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: One day, one day I was walking along Refrain First Line: Oh mah journey now, Mount Zion Lyrics: Refrain: On mah journey now, Mount Zion, On mah journey now, Mount Zion. Well I wouldn't take nothin', Mount Zion, for mah journey now; Mount Zion. 1 One day, one day I was walking along, Well, the elements opened an' de love come down, [Refrain] 2 I went to de valley an' I didn't go to stay, Well, my soul got happy an' I stayed all day, [Refrain] 3 Just talk about me just as much as you please, Well, I'll talk about you when I bend my knees, [Refrain] Used With Tune: [One day, one day I was walking along] Text Sources: Traditional

Oh! What a Beautiful City

Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Three gates in-a de east Lyrics: Refrain: Oh! what a beautiful city, Oh! what a beautiful city, Oh! what a beautiful city, Twelve gates-a to the city, Hallelu! Oh! what a beautiful city, Oh! what a beautiful city, Oh! what a beautiful city, Twelve gates-a to the city, Hallelu! 1 Three gates in-a de east, Three gates in-a de west, Three gates in-a de north, And three gates in-a de south, Making it twelve gates-a to de city-a, Hallelu! [Refrain] 2 My Lord built-a dat city, Said it was just-a fo' square; Wanted all-a you sinners To meet Him in-a de air; 'cause He built twelve gates-a to de city-a, Hallelu! [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Three gates in-a de east] 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]

Kum Ba Yah, My Lord

Appears in 38 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah Lyrics: 1 Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah, Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah, Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah, Oh, Lord, Kum ba yah. 2 Someone’s cryin', Lord, Kum ba yah, Someone’s cryin', Lord, Kum ba yah, Someone’s cryin', Lord, Kum ba yah, Oh, Lord, Kum ba yah. 3 Someone’s singin', Lord, Kum ba yah, Someone’s singin', Lord, Kum ba yah, Someone’s singin', Lord, Kum ba yah, Oh, Lord, Kum ba yah. 4 Someone’s prayin', Lord, Kum ba yah, Someone’s prayin', Lord, Kum ba yah, Someone’s prayin', Lord, Kum ba yah, Oh, Lord, Kum ba yah. 5 Someone needs you, Lord, Kum ba yah, Someone needs you, Lord, Kum ba yah, Someone needs you, Lord, Kum ba yah, Oh, Lord, Kum ba yah. Used With Tune: [Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah] Text Sources: Traditional

Soon-a Will Be Done

Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: No more weeping and a-wailing Refrain First Line: Soon a-will be done-a with the troubles of the world Lyrics: Refrain: Soon-a will be done-a with the troubles of the world, Troubles of the world, The troubles of the world. Soon-a will be done-a with the troubles of the world. Goin' home to live with God. 1 No more weeping and a-wailing, No more weeping and a-wailing, No more weeping and a-wailing, I'm goin' to live with God. [Refrain] 2 I want t'meet my mother, I want t'meet my mother, I want t'meet my mother, I'm goin' to live with God. [Refrain] 3 I want t'meet my Jesus, I want t'meet my Jesus, I want t'meet my Jesus, I'm goin' to live with God. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [No more weeping and a-wailing] Text Sources: Traditional

Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho

Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs First Line: You may talk about the man of Gideon Lyrics: Joshua fit de battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho; Joshua fit de battle of Jericho, an’ de walls come tumblin’ down. Joshua fit de battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho; Joshua fit de battle of Jericho, an’ de walls come tumblin’ down. You may talk about the man of Gideon, You may talk about the man of Saul, Dere’s none like good ole Joshua, an’ de battle of Jericho. Up to the walls of Jericho He marched with spear in han'; “Go blow dem ram horns,” Joshua cried, “for de battle am in my hand.” Dat mo'nin' Joshua fit de battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho; Joshua fit de battle of Jericho, an’ de walls come tumblin’ down. Joshua fit de battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho; Joshua fit de battle of Jericho, an’ de walls come tumblin’ down. Used With Tune: [You may talk about the man of Gideon] Text Sources: Traditional

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