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Mr. Dorsey can be seen telling this story in the 1982 gospel music documentary Say Amen, Somebody.) The earliest known recording was made on February 16, 1937, by the "Heavenly Gospel Singers" (Bluebird B6846). [7] "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" was first published in 1938. [8] "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" is published in more than 40 languages ...
"The Gospel Train (Get on Board)" is a traditional African-American spiritual first published in 1872 as one of the songs of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. [2] A standard Gospel song, it is found in the hymnals of many Protestant denominations and has been recorded by numerous artists. The first verse, including the chorus is as follows:
"I'm on my way (and I won't turn back)" is a traditional Gospel song. [1] It is described a typical "going-to-Canaan" song; and possibly an Underground Railroad song.[2]The lyrics begin "I'm on my way and I won't turn back, I'm on my way and I won't turn back, I'm on my way and I won't turn back; I'm on my way, great God, I'm on my way.
The song's origins are uncertain; however, its nearest known relative is the English folk song "The Twelve Apostles." [2] Both songs are listed in the Roud Folk Song Index as #133. Parallel features in the two songs' cumulative structure and lyrics (cumulating to 12 loosely biblical references) make this connection apparent.
The Lily of the Valley is a standard gospel song which has appeared in many protestant hymnals. It was written by Charles W. Fry reflecting his experience with the Salvation Army. Fry and his family were members of the Salvation Army organization founded by William Booth which was then in crisis. It is recorded that Fry did not like the abuse ...
The song is sung around the world, with the simple lyrics and tune resonating with all ages. Harry Dixon Loes, who studied at the Moody Bible Institute and the American Conservatory of Music, was a musical composer and teacher, who wrote or co-wrote several other gospel songs. He wrote a popular adaptation of the song "This Little Light of Mine ...
"Glory, Glory" (also known as "When I Lay My Burden Down", "Since I Laid My Burden Down", "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah" and other titles) is an American spiritual song, which has been recorded by many artists in a variety of genres, including folk, country, blues, rock, and gospel.
It was inserted in the gospel medley with the songs: "Where Could I Go But To The Lord" and "Saved". A blues version of the song was done by the American singer and musician Ruthie Foster on her 2007 album; The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster. [12] Vanessa Collier also recorded the song for her 2017 album, Meeting My Shadow. [13]