Shirley Caesar - "Shouting John "(Hold My Mule) videos, lyrics, and comments

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases two videos of Shirley Caesar singing the Gospel song "Shouting John" (also known as "Hold My Mule". The basic lyrics to "Shouting John" and an explanation of story of that song are also included in this post.

The content of this post is presented for religious and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Shirley Caesar for her musical legacy. And thanks to the publisher of these videos on YouTube.

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SHOWCASE VIDEOS
Shirley Caesar "Shouting John Hold My Mule"



chj333, Uploaded on Feb 15, 2010

Shirley Caesar "Shouting John pt1"
-snip-
Most of this video is of Shirley Caesar telling the story about this song.

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Shirley Caesar "Shouting John pt. 2"



chj333, Uploaded on Feb 15, 2010

Shirley Caesar "Shouting John pt. 2"

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LYRICS -SHOUTING JOHN*

Chorus
Lead - I'm gonna praise the Lord while I have a chance
Group -I'm gonna praise the Lord while I have a chance
All -Praise Him in the morning,
Praise Him all day long,
I feel like praising, praising Him.

Verse
Lead -Come on help me praise Him while you have a chance
Group -Come on help me praise Him while you have a chance
All -Praise Him in the morning,
Praise Him all day long,
I feel like praising, praising Him.

Verse
Lead -If you don’t want to shout, don’t bother me
Group - If you don’t want to shout don’t bother me
Lead -If you don’t want to shout don’t bother me
Group -If you don’t want to shout don’t bother me

All - Praise Him in the morning,
Praise Him all day long,
I feel like praising, praising Him.

If you don't wanna praise him, don't bother me
[same pattern as the verse given above]


* These are basic lyrics. Other verses can be improvised to fit the song's theme and its structural pattern.

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THE STORY BEHIND THE "SHOUTING JOHN" (HOLD MY MULE) GOSPEL SONG
A man named John belonged to a "dead church". A dead church is one that doesn't believe in people shouting. The church tried to stop John from shouting, but he said that he would shout anyhow.

In its religious sense, "shouting" means to show that you are feeling the Holy Spirit (The Holy Ghost) by dancing, moving, speaking in tongues, and/or other actions. People who feel the Holy Spirit say that it is like fire in their system, and they can not help but move. Note that "shouting" doesn't have to have anything to do with yelling (speaking loudly).

In the song "Shouting John" (Hold My Mule), John didn't necessarily have a mule. "Hold my mule" means to rid yourself (remove) anything that interfers with you being able to worship God by shouting.

Read my comment below about what I believe is a possible source of the phrase "hold my mule".

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"Let's Go Way Back In God" (Apostolic Gospel song with lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post provides two video examples and lyrics to the Gospel song "Let's Go Way Back In God".

The content of this post is presented for religious and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to the composer of this songs. Thanks also to all who are featured in these recordings and thanks to the publishers of these examples on YouTube.

Note: This isn't the same Gospel song as "Let Us Go Way Back To God" that was recorded by Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers

A sound file of that song can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNAZ_rVDH2A

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LYRIC PATTERN FOR THIS SONG
I've found two different lyric patterns for this song. I'm not sure which one is the oldest. I've labeled these as Pattern A and Pattern B.

Pattern A
1. Chorus [sing 4x]
2. Verse structure with response:
__ (a noun associated with church) don't __(a verb associated with church) like they used to (same verb)
Sing: Way back in God
Repeat first line Way back in God
Example:
Choir don't sing like they use to sing
Way back in God
Choir don't sing like they use to sing
Way back in God
3. Chorus [4x]
[Repeat this pattern.]

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Pattern B
1.`Chorus [4x]
2. Sing a verse from an old Gospel song/hymn. Repeat same verse one time.
3. Sing chorus [4x]
4. Sing verse from another old Gospel song/hymn. Repeat same verse one time.
6. Sing chorus [4x]
[Repeat this two part pattern as many times as you wish].
7. Sing verse structure with response as found in Part A.
8. Sing chorus
[Repeat that pattern as many times as you wish.]

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FEATURED EXAMPLES
Editor's Note:
It just so happens that both of these songs were sung during a church offering [when money is collected for the church upkeep and/or other church work such as "missionary services".]

Uptempo songs are usually sung for church offerrings, even if ushers pass the plate row by row instead of rows of congregants walking (or marching) to the front of the church altar to put their money into a designated offerring plate.r

Example #1: Let's Go Way Back ~ Offering Time ~ 2011 GLC Youth Conference



gospellight684, Uploaded on Jun 11, 2011

Love vs Confidence @ 2011 GLC Youth Conference
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This comment was written in response to the question "Where is this church located" and the song's lyrics were posted in this video's discussion thread:
NewMercies02, Sep 2, 2011
"@Mysinsaregone The church is located in Newark, New Jersey.

Lyrics
Chorus:
Lets go way back , way back in god
lets go way back, way back in god
lets go way back, way back in god

The people don't sing like they used to sing, way back in god
The people don't sing like they used to sing, way back in god

chorus

The people don't pray like they used to pray, way back in god
The people don't pray like they used to pray, way back in god.


Its a praise and worship song, u can really add any lyrics u want."
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This is Pattern A for this song.

Note the comment that there are no fixed verses for this song.
One commenter wrote that this service is "like a real Jamaican church". Another commenter wrote that she remembered that song from a church in Cuba.

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Example #2: Lets Go Way Back in God



Bethelapost Church Published on Jul 17, 2013 [Bethel Apostolic Church]

The Voices of the Overcomers, The Ambassadors and Kids in Praise ministering at Congress 2013, second night, July 17, 2013
Bethel Apostolic church
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LYRICS: LET'S GO WAY BACK IN GOD
(composer ?}

Chorus
Let’s go way back
Way back in God
[Oh] Let’s go way back
Way back in God

[sing chorus 4x]

Verse #1
It’s me, it's me, it's me, oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer
It’s me, it's me, it's me, oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer
It’s me, it's me, it's me, oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer
It’s me, it's me, it's me, oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer

Chorus

Verse #2*
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now I’m found
Was blind but now I see

Chorus

Verse #3
It was Grace that taught my heart to fear
And Grace my fear relieved
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed

Chorus

Verse #5
Choir don’t sing like they used to sing
Way back in God
Choir don’t sing like they used to sing
Way back in God

Verse #6
Preacher don’t preach like they used to preach
Way back in God
Preacher don’t preach like they used to preach
Way back in God

Chorus

Verse #7
People don’t shout like they used to shout
Way back in God
People don’t shout like they used to shout
Way back in God

Verse #8
Church don’t praise like they used to praise
Way back in God
Church don’t praise like they used to praise
Way back in God

Chorus

[Continue singing as long as you wish.]
-snip-
This is Pattern B for this song.

*There are no fixed verses for this song.
I wasn't able to transcribe the complete song that the choir in this video sung. Verses #2 and #3 are my substitution for those verses that the choir sand that I couldn't decipher.
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According to Google search, there are Bethel Apostolic churches throughout the United States and in Canada. I wonder if this denomination and this style of choir processional during church offerrings came to the USA and Canada via Jamaican immigrants.

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Two Examples Of "I'm Not Tired Yet (Gospel song examples & lyrics)

Eeedited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases examples of and lyrics for the African American Gospel song "I'm Not Tired Yet".

The content of this post is presented for cultural, religious, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Inez Andrews, the composer of this song. Thanks also to all those who are featured in these videos, and thanks to to the publishers of these videos on YouTube. In addition, thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks

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FEATURED VIDEOS
example #1: "I'm Not Tired Yet" (1958)- The Caravans



Golden Era Gospel Blog Channel, Uploaded on May 24, 2008

Inez Andrews leads this one. That drum just makes you wanna bob your head!
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Note that this YouTube sound file of this same recording indicates that "I'm Not Tired Yet" was composed by Inez Andrews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnogYGmObVk

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Example #2: I'm Not Tired Yet - Mississippi Mass Choir



Kadeem Graves, Published on Jun 25, 2012

This is from the 2005 album "Not By Might, Nor By Power". Soloist: Mosie "Mama" Burks

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LYRICS: I'M NOT TIRED YET
(as sung by the Mississippi Mass Choir)

Been running for Jesus a long time
(I’m not tired yet)

Been singing for Jesus a long time
(I’m not tired yet) Repeat

Been running by day and praying by night
(I’m not tired yet)

I’ve gotta get going it’s a mighty hard fight
(I’m not tired yet)

No…
(No…I’m not tired yet) (4x)

I’ve been serving the Lord a long time
(I’m not tired yet)

I’ve been serving the God a long time
(I’m not tired yet)

I’ve been living for Him a long time
(I’m not tired yet)

I’ve been living for God a long time
(I’m not tired yet)

I’ve been praying to Him a long time
(I’m not tired yet) repeat
It’s an uphill journey but I’m on my way
(I’m not tired yet)

Working for Jesus all I’ve got to say is
(I’m not tired yet)

No… (No. I’m not tired yet) 4x

Sometimes my burdens press me down
(I’m not tired yet)

Sometimes I hasten to higher ground
(I’m not tired yet)

Sometime I can hardly see my way
(I’m not tired yet)

So I got on my knees and I begin to pray
(I’m not tired yet)

No… (No. I’m not tired)

Running for Jesus
(Running for Jesus)

I’m running for Jesus
(Running for Jesus)

Running for Jesus
(Running for Jesus) 3x

Running by day
(Running for Jesus)

And by night
(Running for Jesus)

Keep on running
(Running for Jesus) 2x

Lay aside ???
And awake in sin
Run with patience
The race set before me

Running for Jesus
(Running for Jesus)

I’ve got to run
While the sun is shining

N0… (No…I’m not tired yet) 4x

Running for Jesus
(Running for Jesus)

Running by Grace
(Running for Jesus)

Running by Mercy
(Running For Jesus)

Grace is official
Mercy endure
I gotta keep on running
I gotta story to tell
I gotta tell somebody
About King Jesus

You see He saved me
And then He filled me
With the Father and Holy Ghost

I wanna tell somebody
That the wages of sin
Is death
But the gift of God
Is eternal life

Choir lets run
And tell somebody
Jesus is love
Jesus is a savior

He is my keeper

(No…I’m not tired yet)

I gotta keep on running

Source: http://www.allgospellyrics.com/?sec=listing&lyricid=904

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THE CLOSE SIMILARITIES BETWEEN THE SONG "I'M NOT TIRED YET" AND THE GULLAH RELIGIOUS SONG "I'VE BEEN WALKING THIS ROAD FOR A LONG TIME"
In the song "I'm Not Tired Yet" the line about running for Jesus for a long time, but "I'm not tired yet" and the other lines with that structure, are very similar to the lyrical structure of the Gullah religious song "I've Been Walking This Road A Long Time". Instead of the line "I'm not tired yet (actually I ain't got tired yet" in Inez Williams' lyrics), that line in that Gullah song is "I ain't got weary yet" (contemporary form: "I'm not weary yet".

Since that Gullah song's use of the dialectic word "dis" instead of "this" in that song's "original" lyrics, it's probable that it is older (and likely much older) that "I'm Not Tired Yet". It seems probable to me that Inez Andrews, the composer of "I'm Not Tired Yet" was familiar with "I've Been Walking This Road For A Long Time" and that song influenced her composition.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/10/i-have-been-walking-this-road-long-time.html for a post about the song "I Have Been Walking This Road For A Long Time".

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Nine Examples Of Black Gospel Quartet Music

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post provides information about Black (African American) Gospel Quartet music and showcases nine examples of that music.

The content of this post is provided for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

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Thanks to all of the featured singers and other Black Gospel Quartet groups. Thanks also to those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these examples on YouTube.

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INFORMATION ABOUT BLACK GOSPEL QUARTET MUSIC
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditional_black_gospel
"What most African Americans would identify today as "gospel" began in the early 20th century. The gospel music that Thomas A. Dorsey, Sallie Martin, Willie Mae Ford Smith and other pioneers popularized had its roots in the blues as well as in the more freewheeling forms of religious devotion of "Sanctified" or "Holiness" churches...

Jubilee Singing
The most popular [African American religious singing]* groups in the 1930s were male quartets or small groups such as The Golden Gate Quartet, who sang, usually unaccompanied, in jubilee style, mixing careful harmonies, melodious singing, playful syncopation and sophisticated arrangements to produce a fresh, experimental style far removed from the more somber hymn-singing. These groups also absorbed popular sounds from pop groups such as The Mills Brothers and produced songs that mixed conventional religious themes, humor and social and political commentary. They began to show more and more influence from gospel as they incorporated the new music into their repertoire...

Golden age (1940s – 1950s)

The new gospel music composed by [Thomas] Dorsey and others proved very important among quartets, who began turning in a new direction. Groups such as the Dixie Hummingbirds, Pilgrim Travelers, Soul Stirrers, Swan Silvertones, Sensational Nightingales and Five Blind Boys of Mississippi introduced even more stylistic freedom to the close harmonies of jubilee style, adding ad libs and using repeated short phrases in the background to maintain a rhythmic base for the innovations of the lead singers...

*The words in brackets are my addition to clarify this sentence

"Holiness" is a colloquial referent for Church Of God In Christ (COGIC) and other Pentecostal denominations. COGIC is predominately African American. Some people consider that referent to be disrespectful. “Holy Rollers”, another referent for COGIC and/or other Pentecostal church members- is even more disrespectful."...

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From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jubilee_quartet
Jubilee quartets were popular African-American religious musical groups in the first half of the 20th century. The name derives from the Fisk Jubilee Quartet, a group of male singers organized by students at Fisk University in 1871 to sing Negro spirituals, which had typically been sung by mixed choirs before then. Students at other historically black schools, such as Hampton Institute, Tuskegee Institute and Wilberforce University, followed suit.

The early jubilee quartets featured close harmonies, formal arrangements and a "flatfooted" style of singing that emphasized restrained musical expression and technique derived from Western musical traditions. Early quartets reinforced their respectable image by adopting uniforms that a university glee club might wear and discouraging improvisation.

In time, however, the popularity of the jubilee style spread from the universities to black churches, where quartets, singing before audiences with a tradition of enthusiastic response, began to absorb much of the energy and freedom of Gospel music coming out of Holiness churches. Groups such as the Golden Gate Quartet—originally named the Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet—infused their performances of spirituals with the rhythmic beat of blues and jazz and gradually began including gospel standards written by Thomas A. Dorsey and others in their repertoire. The Gates and other jubilee quartets gained nationwide popularity through radio broadcasts, records and touring in the 1930s and 1940s.

Other groups, such as the Dixie Hummingbirds and the Original Five Blind Boys of Alabama (formally known as the Happyland Jubilee Singers) that had begun singing in the conventional jubilee style went further, creating the more improvisational and fervent style of quartet singing known as "hard Gospel". That new style largely eclipsed jubilee singing by the 1950s."...

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FEATURED EXAMPLES
These examples are presented in chronological order based on their posting date on YouTube, with the oldest examples given first.

Example #1: "Vintage" Pilgrim Jubilees- An AGQC 2001 Hall of Fame Inductee



American Gospel Quartet Convention, Uploaded on Aug 11, 2008

In 2001 The legedary Pilgrim Jubilees American Gospel Quartet Convention Hall of Fame Inductees recognizing their music ministry for Jesus Christ.

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Example #2: Golden Gate Quartet - Early Songs



SyberkaPL Uploaded on Feb 17, 2009

Songs from early [career].
1.Golden Gate Gospel Train (1937)
2.Rock My Soul (1938)
3.Noah (1939)
4.Ride Up In The Chariot (1941)

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Example #3: Mighty Clouds of Joy - Nearer My God to Thee



saxypeanut77, Uploaded on Jun 9, 2009

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Example #4: Fairfield Four



Film House Inc, Uploaded on Sep 17, 2009

The legendary Nashville a cappella gospel group, The Fairfield Four, was organized in 1921. Best known for their work in "O Brother Where Art Thou," they've been through a number of changes over the years. In this clip from a performance at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium there are even five of them.

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Example #5: The Dixie Hummingbirds - Trouble in My Way (1952)



Tony Toons, Uploaded on Dec 12, 2009

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Example #6: The Soul Stirrers - "I'm a Soldier"



shanachietube, Uploaded on Apr 6, 2010

The Soul Stirrers from HOW SWEET IT WAS a DVD/CD/Booklet set on the golden age of gospel from Shanachie Entertainment

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Example #7: The Jubalaires - God Almighty's Gonna Cut You Down



upgrayeeed, Uploaded on May 21, 2010

1947(?)
Left to right: Orville Brooks, Ted Brooks, Caleb Ginyard and George McFadden.

[picture from vocalgroupharmony.com]

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Example #8: "Too Close To Heaven" - By The Five Blind Boys Of Alabama



pannellctp, Uploaded on May 26, 2011

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Example #9: The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi - Leaning On The Everlasting Arms



DasPackenvonBand, Published on Jan 17, 2014

(back row)Jimmy Carter(tenor), Lloyd Woodard(baritone), Jay T. Clinkcales(bass)
(front row)Willie Mincey(2nd lead)
Lead:Henry Johnson

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Five Examples Of The Gospel Song "Shine On Me" (Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me".

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post presents examples of the Gospel song "Shine On Me" (Let the light from the lighthouse shine on me". The lyrics to Blind Willie Johnson's version of this song are also provided in this post.

The content of this post is provided for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Blind Willie Johnson and all other vocalists/musicians those who are featured in these examples. Thanks also to the publishers of these examples on YouTube.

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With the exception of Example #1, these examples are presented in chronological order based on their posting date on YouTube, with the oldest examples given second etc.

Example #1: Blind Willie Johnson: Shine On Me



wolfgpunkt, Uploaded on Apr 20, 2010
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This song is credited to Blind Willie Johnson. Here's information about Blind Willie Johnson:
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_Willie_Johnson
“Blind" Willie Johnson (January 22, 1897 – September 18, 1945) was a gospel blues singer and guitarist. While the lyrics of his songs were usually religious, his music drew from both sacred and blues traditions and is distinguished by his slide guitar accompaniment and gravelly false-bass voice, with occasional use of a tenor voice."

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LYRICS TO "SHINE ON ME"
(as sung by Blind Willie Johnson)

Let it shine on me, let it shine on me
Oh, let Your light from the lighthouse shine on
Let it shine on me, let it shine on me
Oh, let Your light from the lighthouse shine on

My Lord, he's done just what he said
Let Your light from the lighthouse shine on me
Heal the sick and rise the dead
Let Your light from the lighthouse shine on me

Oh, let it shine on well, let it shine on
Let Your light from the lighthouse shine on me
Shine on oh, let it shine on
Let Your light from the lighthouse shine on me

I know I've got religion and I ain't ashamed
Let Your light from the lighthouse shine on me
Angels in Heaven, done wrote my name
Let Your light from the lighthouse shine on me

Oh, let it shine on well, let it shine on
Let Your light from the lighthouse shine on me
Shine on well, let it shine on
Let Your light from the lighthouse shine on me

Oh, let it shine on oh, let it shine on
Let Your light from the lighthouse shine on me
Shine on well, let shine on
Let Your light from the lighthouse shine on me

Shine on oh, let it shine on
Let Your light from the lighthouse shine on me
Shine on oh, let it shine on
Let Your light shine on me

Source: http://www.songlyrics.com/blind-willie-johnson/let-your-light-shine-on-me-lyrics/

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Rxample #2: Shine on me + Trouble of this world



Luciano Alvarez de leon, Uploaded on Oct 12, 2007
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This clip is from the 2004 American movie Ladykillers. Another video of this same clip identifies the choir as the Abbot Kinney Lighthouse Choir.

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Example #3: Rev James Cleveland Shine On Me



briansamms87, Uploaded on Feb 26, 2011

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Example #4: Shine On Me - Pastor Murphy Pace III & The Voices Of Power, Songs Mama Use To Sing



pannellctp, Uploaded on Oct 2, 2011

[from "Songs Mama Use To Sing" presented by Blackberry Records]

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Example #5: Shine On Me with Bishop James Morton (VHS) - Bishop Carlton Pearson,"Live At Azusa 3"



pannellctp, Published on Oct 16, 2012

Reminding The Saints Of The Hope:

As this century closes, Bishop Carlton Pearson's new album Live At Azusa 3: Reminding the Saints of the Hope, re-introduces us to the music that has carried African-American from the century's opening. What he has crafted is a joyous slice of Americana. These dozen songs echo the golden age of gospel when the Soul Stirrers and Mahalia Jackson were cutting edge and in their prime. These songs also remind us of the triumphs, tragedies and tenacious faith that have followed many of us on our journey through America...
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From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azusa_Street_Revival
"The Azusa Street Revival was a historic Pentecostal revival meeting that took place in Los Angeles, California and is the origin of the Pentecostal movement.[1] It was led by William J. Seymour, an African American preacher. It began with a meeting on April 9, 1906, and continued until roughly 1915. The revival was characterized by ecstatic spiritual experiences accompanied by miracles, dramatic worship services, speaking in tongues, and inter-racial mingling. The participants were criticized by the secular media and Christian theologians for behaviors considered to be outrageous and unorthodox, especially at the time. Today, the revival is considered by historians to be the primary catalyst for the spread of Pentecostalism in the 20th century."...

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Rev. Clay Evans & The AARC Mass Choir -" I've Got A Testimony!" (video & lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases the song "I Got A Testimony" by Rev. Clay Evans & The AARC Mass Choir.

As background to that song, this post provides information and comments about the religious meaning of "testify" ("give a testimony") in African American churches and in other churches.

The content of this post is presented for cultural, religious, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks to Rev. Clay Evans for his religious, civil rights, and musical legacy. Thanks also to all those who are featured on this video, and thanks to the publisher of this YouTube video.

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THE RELIGIOUS MEANING OF "HAVING A TESTIMONY"
From http://theoldblackchurch.blogspot.com/2008/12/i-got-testimony.html "I Got A Testimony!
"Who remember those "Testimony Sunday Service" where you get the chance to share with your fellow brother and sisters the things God has been doing in your life or the life of someone you loved? Have the saints of God stop giving "Personal Testimonies" on Sunday morning, if so why? Each day we wake up that's a testimony in itself.

I am from the (First Missionary Baptist) traditional baptist church and I don't recall many testimonies during my early years. But I do remember visiting the COGIC on many of Sundays and you're sure to here from some sister or brother who had a testimony. I believe testimonies are very important because they offers others hope when it may seems hopeless. Testimonies help others who might be on the verge of giving up. With the crisis we are facing now we need to start encouraging each other more."
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This quote was reformatted to enhance its readability.

"Saints" = in the context of this quote means "members of the church; believers in Jesus Christ"

"COGIC" = Church of God In Christ, a predominately African American Pentecostal denomination.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/what-testify-giving-testimony-means-in.html
for more definitions and comments about testifying (giving a testimony) in church.

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SHOWCASE SONG: Rev. Clay Evans & The AARC Mass Choir!" I've Got A Testimony!" 1996!"



MsQueenPattiTv, Published on Oct 18, 2012

The Best Of The Stellar Awards!"

Rev. Clay Evans & The AARC Mass Choir!" 1996!"

Ricky Dillard & The New Generation!" 2005!"
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"The Stellar Awards is the first Gospel Music Awards show in the U.S., honoring Gospel Music Artists, writers, and industry professionals for their contributions to the Gospel Music Industry."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellar_Awards

"[Rev. Clay Evan's] 1995 recording I’ve Got a Testimony earned him the Stellar Gospel Music Award for Album of the Year in 1996". http://www.blackpast.org/aah/reverend-clay-evans-1925

Click that blackpast.org link for biographical information about Rev. Clay Evans.

I don't know what the initials AARC stands for.

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LYRICS: I'VE GOT A TESTIMONY
(as sung by Rev. Clay Evans & The AARC Mass Choir)

SOLOIST:
As I look back over my life
And I think things over I can truly say that I've been blessed
I've got a testimony
(REPEAT)

CHOIR:
When I look back over my life
And I think things over I can truly say that I've been blessed
I've got a testimony
(REPEAT)

SOLOIST:
Sometimes I couldn't see my way through
But the Lord He brought me out
Right now I'm free
I've got the victory
I've got a testimony
(REPEAT)

CHOIR:
When I look back over my life
And I think things over I can truly say that I've been blessed
I've got a testimony
(REPEAT)

I have a testimony (2x)
I have a testimony (2x) [up]
(repeat this section as desired)

VAMP

Source: http://www.lyricsmania.com/ive_got_a_testimony_lyrics_rev_clay_evans_and_the_aarc_mass_choir.htmlI have a testimony

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PARTIAL TRANSCRIPTION OF THE VIDEO GIVEN ABOVE (VAMP at 2:20-2:45)*
Lead: Wait ah minute
I want to tell you what the Lord did for me.
Do you know what He did?
He picked me up
turned me around.
Placed my feet on higher ground
If you don’t believe I’ve been redeemed
Just follow me down to Jordan’s stream.
I jumped in the water
The water was cold.
It chilled my body
But not my soul.
I wish you’d been there
when I came through
The church Is on fire
With the Holy Ghost too
Oh I got a testimony
Choir: I got a testimony etc.
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Transcription by Azizi Powell; Italics means that I'm not certain of these words. Additions and corrections are welcome.

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Meaning of Musical Vamp = (verb) "To improvise (an accompaniment, for example) for a solo;
To improvise simple accompaniment or variation of a tune. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/vamp

Vamp (noun) = the portion of a song which is improvised. In a vamp there are no fixed words for the lead (soloist), and fixed words for the response (choir). In Gospel songs that have a vamp, that vamping) occurs toward the end of the rendition of that song. Notice that in the partial transcription below, the vamp consist of a series of floating two lined verses from other Gospel songs.

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Kente Cloth Worn By American Gospel Choirs

Edited by Azizi Powell

Ghana's and the Ivory Coast's kente cloth is the most widely known of all African fabrics. Since the mid 1970s, kente cloth has become a symbol of pride in the United States of pride in African heritage. Extending that connection, in the United States kente cloth designs have been used as a symbol of African American cultural expressions, including Black Gospel music.

This post presents two African American and two American multi-racial Gospel choirs who wear kente cloth stoles, clothing ornamentation, or sashes. Information about each of these choirs is included in this post.

Click these links for three other posts in this series about contemporary customs of wearing kente cloth:
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/african-day-worship-services-in-african.html

and
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/kente-dances-parties-worldwide.html

The content of this post is presented for cultural, religious, and aesthetic purposes.

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Thanks to the choirs and the publishers of these videos on YouTube.

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FEATURED EXAMPLES
These examples are posted in chronological order, with the oldest dated examples presented first.

Example #1: How Excellent - TEGC at Raise the Roof



sundaysatsevenUploaded on Jul 25, 2008

Raise the Roof Benefit Concert July 20th 2008 - Total Experience Gospel Choir: 2nd Set, song #2
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"Pastor Patrinell Staten Wright started [The Total Experience Gospel Choir] as a gospel music class at Seattle's Franklin High School in 1973. Since then the choir has grown to become a nationally and internationally known gospel singing group. http://www.totalexperiencegospelchoir.org

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Example #2: Sounds Of Blackness - I Believe



jackyabody0091, Uploaded on Aug 26, 2009
early90's
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"Sounds of Blackness is a Grammy Award-winning vocal and instrumental ensemble from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota who perform music from several genres music including gospel, R&B, soul, and jazz. The group scored several hits on the Billboard R&B chart and Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in the 1990s." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sounds_of_Blackness

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Example #3: The Harlem Gospel Choir



EastCoastEntertains, Uploaded on Mar 11, 2010

...The world famous HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR brings you an extraordinary evening of foot-stomping and hand clapping blues, jazz and gospel spirituals. From the heart of Harlem in New York City, the HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR travels the world as the ambassadors for African American culture and is loved for its joyous music.
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"[The Harlem Gospel Choir] was founded on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, 1986 (January 15, 1986) by Allen Bailey." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem_Gospel_Choir

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Example #4: Lavender Light Gospel Choir 02-20-2011 Marble Collegiate Chu



Albert Wilcox, Uploaded on Feb 21, 2011
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"Lavender Light Gospel Choir is New York City’s LGBT chorus dedicated to the black gospel music tradition. The choir is mixed male and female, and though many different ethnicities and spiritualities are encompassed within it, its focus and primary ministry are black lesbians and gays.

Founded in 1985, Lavender Light has a repertoire that includes old and new gospel, spirituals, and anthems. Members of Lavender Light convene weekly for practices, and two full concerts are produced per year. The choir also makes frequent guest appearances at community functions, running the gamut from church services to Gay Pride rallies.

As a reminder of their connection and indebtedness to Africa, Lavender Light’s members wear sashes of Kente cloth, an ancient textile first created by the Ashanti people of West Africa. Kente has long been a royal fabric, and today it is the national cloth of Ghana. The color lavender was chosen for its association with gayness, a special blending of the female pink and the male blue."
http://manhattan.about.com/od/glbtscene/a/lavender-light-gay-gospel-choir.htm

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RELATED LINKS
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rffwcLVm93w "Old School Church 01: A Theology of African American Worship" to find a video of a sermon given by an African American minister whose robe is decorated with kente cloth. African American ministers often wear such robes and even more frequently wear kente cloth stoles over their robes.

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Click http://www.kentecloth.net/kente-cloth-designs-and-meanings/ to find examples of kente cloth designs and their meanings.

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Click http://africa.si.edu/exhibits/kente/strips.htm for pages on the museum exhibition "Wrapped In Pride"

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Dorothy Norwood - "Victory Is Mine" (videos & lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases lyrics and video examples of the Gospel song "Victory Is Mine".

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LYRICS: VICTORY IS MINE
(Dorothy Norwood)

Victory is mine,
victory is mine,
victory today is mine.

I told Satan to get thee behind,
victory today is mine.

Victory is mine,
victory is mine,
victory today is mine.

I told Satan to get thee behind,
victory today is mine.

Joy is mine,
joy is mine,
I know that joy is mine.

I told Satan to get thee behind,
I know that joy is mine.

Happiness is mine,
happiness is mine,
happiness today is mine.

I told Satan to get thee behind,
happiness today is mine.

When I rose this morning,
I didn't have no doubt,
I knew that the Lord would bring me out.
I fell on my knees,
said, "Lord help me please"
got up singing and shouting “Victory”.*

Victory is mine,
victory is mine,
victory today is mine.

I told Satan to get thee behind,
victory today is mine

Victory is mine,
victory is mine,
victory today is mine.

I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
I told Satan
to get thee behind,
victory today is mine

Source: http://www.elyrics.net/read/d/dorothy-norwood-lyrics/victory-is-mine-lyrics.html

*This is my correction of that transcript which gives that line as “got up singing and shouting the victory”
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This song is sometimes sung without the "When I Rose This Morning" verse.

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FEATURED VIDEOS
(These examples are presented in chronological order based on their posting date with the oldest dated examples given first.)

Example #1: Victory Is Mine - Gospel Legends Volume 2 soloist Dorothy Norwood



pannellctp, Uploaded on Apr 26, 2011

Victory Is Mine - Gospel Legends Volume 2 soloist Dorothy Norwood

A medley of Victory Is Mine, I Need Thee and Shine On Me

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Example #2: Victory Is Mine - Dorothy Norwood


Kadeem Graves Published on Jul 15, 2012

This is from the 1994 video "Feel Like..."

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Example #3: Dorothy Norwood and the Caravans Live/Victory is Mine



TrueGospelMan Published on Dec 20, 2012

Dorothy Norwood, Albertina Walker, Cassietta George, Delores Washington: The Caravans

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EDITOR'S NOTES
A video commenter posted the Bible verse which he or she believes this song was based upon:
"1 Corinthians 15:57 New King James Version (NKJV)
"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
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Another commenter shared that this song was included in the soundtrack of the American movie
The Help.

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RELATED LINK
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/01/four-examples-of-gospel-song-this.html
for a pancocojams post of the song "This Morning When I Rose". Lyrics of that Gospel song include the lines "This morning when I rose/I didn't have no doubt." However, the remaining lyrics of that song are different from the "When I rose this morning" verse that is found in the song "Victory Is Mine".

Also, there are other African American Gospel songs with the title and/or lyrics "When I Rose This Morning". Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yqHK7MLoec for a video of one such song that is performed by the Kansas City Gospel Wonders.

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Miracle Tabernacle COGIC's Praise Generation - "Lord I Thank You" & "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" (video & lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part IV of a four part series that showcases examples of and lyrics to the old Gospel song "I'm So Glad The Lord Saved Me".

This post showcases an example of & lyrics for"Lord I Thank You" and "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" as sung by Miracle Tabernacle COGIC Praise Generation choir. If I'm not mistaken, that church is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

This post also includes the video 1955 Carman (with lyrics) - greatest hit!. That video features a COGIC choir singing "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me".

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/old-school-gospel-song-im-so-glad-that.html for Part I of this series.

Part I showcases an example of that song that is led by Pastor Mark Moore, Sr. of Faith Covenant Church, Atlanta, Georgia.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-original-five-blind-boys-of.html for Part II of this series.

Part II showcases an example of "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" and lyrics of that song as sung by "The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi". That post also includes information about this singing group.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/bishop-g-e-patterson-im-so-glad-that.html for Part III of this series.

Part III showcases an example of & lyrics for "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" as sung by Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson. Information about Bishop Patterson is also included in that post.

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FEATURED VIDEO: "Lord I Thank You" & "I'm So Glad The Lord Saved Me" - M.T's Praise Generation"



MiracleTabTv, Uploaded on Jan 31, 2010

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LYRICS: LORD I THANK YOU & I'M SO GLAD THAT THE LORD SAVED ME"
(as sung by "M.T's Praise Generation")

Chorus:
Lord, I thank you, thank you, thank you
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Thank you all the days of my life.

Oh, Lord I thank you, thank you, thank you
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Thank you all the days of my life.

When I was down, Lord, You raised me [repeat 3x]
I thank all the days of my life

Chorus [repeat 2x]

When I was sick, Lord, You healed me [repeat 3x]
I thank You all the days of my life

[Flow right in to the song “I’m So Glad That The Lord Saved Me”.]

Oh I’m so glad that the Lord saved me
I'm so glad that the Lord saved me
If it had not been for Jesus where would I be
I'm so glad that the Lord saved me

[Ssing all of these words one more time.]

Lead singer -He saved me
Choir - He saved me
Lead - He saved me
Choir- He saved me
All - If it had not been for Jesus where would I be
I'm so glad that the Lord saved me.

[Sing the chorus to "Lord, I thank you" again. In this video, the choir sang it two times.]
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Transcription by Azizi Powell. This transcription doesn't include the spoken words toward the end of this song encouraging the congregation to give God some praise.

Additions & corrections are welcome.
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Read comments about "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" in Part I of this series.

Also, read this pancocojams post about "Cut A Step" And Other Black Pentecostal Words, Phrases, & Sayings, Part I http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/cut-step-and-other-black-pentecostal.html

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ADDENDUM: 1955 Carman (with lyrics) - greatest hit!



cervenabudka, Published on May 13, 2012

I clearly remember how my father brings this videotape home!
Fantastic essence of old times!
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There's a 1992 DVD entitled Carman - Addicted to Jesus, but I'm not sure if that is the source of this video. I'm also not sure if this video is a spoof on Pentacostal religion or is meant to be taken seriously. But the historical (or historical-like) clip of the choir singing is worth watching and hearing.
The song "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" begins at 5:47 and the entire song begins at 2:19. A transcript of the entire song beginning at 2:19 including "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" is included in the summary.
Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRV9JunkE0Q

However, I was interested in the entire video, particularly how the video show the White sponsor of the church concert being concerned that the White towns people wouldn't like the fact that a COGIC choir (also referred to as a "Colored" choir) would be singing at that concert.

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Bishop G. E. Patterson - COGIC Song "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" (sound file & lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part III of a four part series that showcases examples of and lyrics to the old Gospel song "I'm So Glad The Lord Saved Me".

This post showcases an example of & lyrics for "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" as sung by Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson. Information about Bishop Patterson is also included in this post.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/old-school-gospel-song-im-so-glad-that.html for Part I of this series.

Part I features an example of that song that is led by Pastor Mark Moore, Sr. of Faith Covenant Church, Atlanta, Georgia.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-original-five-blind-boys-of.html for Part II of this series.

Part II showcases an example of "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" and lyrics of that song as sung by "The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi". That post also includes information about this singing group.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/miracle-tabernacle-cogics-praise.html for Part IV of this series.

Part IV showcases an example of & lyrics for "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" as sung by Miracle Tabernacle COGIC's Praise Generation choir.

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All copyrights remain with their owners.

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INFORMATION ABOUT BISHOP G. E. PATTERSON
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_E._Patterson
"Gilbert Earl Patterson (September 22, 1939[1] – March 20, 2007[2]) was an American Pentecostal-Holiness, Charismatic minister who served as the international Presiding Bishop and Chief Apostle of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), Inc...

Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson, international presiding Bishop of the Churches of God in Christ, Inc., and pastor of Temple of Deliverance COGIC Temple of Memphis, Tennessee, came out in 2006 with an album entitled, "Singing It the Old Time Way, Vol. 2
Patterson was the founder/ president of Bountiful Blessings Ministries which is viewed nationwide and internationally on the BET and TBN cable networks and a variety of local television stations throughout the country."
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Read more about Bishop G. E. Patterson in the summary statement of the sound file that is embedded in this post.

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FEATURED VIDEO: I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me - Bishop G. E. Patterson, "Singing The Old Time Way Vol 2"



pannellctp, Uploaded on Nov 13, 2011

..."Bishop Patterson was a pastor. Bishop Patterson founded and pastored Bountiful Blessings Temple of Deliverance in 1975 and thirty-two years later Temple of Deliverance Church Of God In Christ has more than 15,000 members on roll with more than 6,500 active members. In May 1999, Bishop Patterson and Temple of Deliverance Church Of God In Christ entered new Worship Center which cost approximately 13 million dollars and seats approximately 5000. In 2005 the congregation dedicated the G. E. Patterson Family Life and Youth Center which it built at a cost of more than 5 million dollars without securing a bank loan. Temple of Deliverance is one of the fastest growing congregations in the country. During his ministerial career, Bishop Patterson organized 7 churches across the country.

Bishop Patterson was an ultimate visionary. He was the founder/ president of Bountiful Blessings Ministries which is viewed nationwide and internationally on the B.E.T. and TBN cable networks and a variety of local television stations throughout the country. He was the editor and publisher of the Bountiful Blessings Magazine with a distribution list of over 200,000 individuals. He was the president and general manager of WBBP Radio, a 5000-watt, full time gospel radio station. He was President of Podium Records, a record label whose first project, Bishop G. E. Patterson Presents Rance Allen and the Soul Winners' Conference Choir was nominated for a 1999 Grammy Award. Podium Records also released the hit CDs "Bishop G. E. Patterson and Congregation Singing the Old Time Way Volume One and Bishop G. E. Patterson and Congregation Singing the Old Time Way Volume Two." Volume One was nominated for a 2006 Grammy Award, making Bishop Patterson personally a two time Grammy Nominee. Bishop Patterson was the 2006 Stellar Award winner for Best Traditional Male Vocalist. He was also nominated for a 2006 Soul Train Music Award."...
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Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e10V1_p0nyg for more information about Bishop G. E. Patterson from that sound file's summary statement.
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To date, there are only six comments in this YouTube sound file's comment thread (excluding the comment that I wrote alerting people to this post). One of the commenters described this song as "old time church music"
Shaniqua Williams, 2013
"olg time church music-- I LOVE IT SOOOO MUCH!!!! :)"
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Two of those comments document the fact that this song is still sung in churches. For example,
preachersboy101, 2013
"My pastor sings this song ALL the time. He sings this song practically every Sunday morning at church."
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Also, Lizz Jones confirmed H Peter Ray's guess that the woman singing the song with Bishop Patterson is Sis. Rose Marie Rimson-Brown.
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For additional comments about this song, read the section on comments in Part I of this series. Those commenters indicated that this is an old COGIC (Church Of God In Christ) song.

I'm not sure if that song was composed by a person who was a member of a COGIC church, or if The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi were members of COGiC churches. I think those comments mean that this song was a standard in COGIC churces. Furthermore, "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" was included in Bishop G. E. Patterson's album of religious songs, and Bishop Patterson was the head of the COGIC church.

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LYRICS: I’M SO GLAD THAT THE LORD SAVED ME
(as sung by Bishop G. E. Patterson)

I’m so glad that the Lord saved me
I’m so glad that the Lord saved me
If it had not been for Jesus tell me
Where would I be
I’m so glad that the Lord saved me
[Repeat 3x]
He saved me (He saved me)
[repeat 3x)

I’m glad that he did (He saved me)

If it If it had not been for Jesus tell me
Where would I be
I’m so glad that the Lord saved me
[return to first verse]
Aren’t you glad that the Lord saved you etc.

Oh, He saved me
[response] He saved me
He saved me
[response] He saved me
saved me
[response] He saved me
saved me
[response] He saved me
If it had not been for Jesus
Where would I be
Oh I’m so glad that the Lord saved me
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Transcription by Azizi Powell. Additions and corrections are welcome.

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This concludes Part III of this series.

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The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi - I'm So Glad The Lord Saved Me (sound file & lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part II of a four part series that showcases examples of and lyrics to the old Gospel song "I'm So Glad The Lord Saved Me".

This post showcases an example of "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" and lyrics of that song as sung by "The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi". Information about that group is also included in this post.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/old-school-gospel-song-im-so-glad-that.html for Part I of this series.

Part I features an example of that song that is led by Pastor Mark Moore, Sr. of Faith Covenant Church, Atlanta, Georgia, as well as my transcription of that video.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-original-five-blind-boys-of.html for Part II of this series.

Click for Part III of this series.

Part III showcases an example of & lyrics for "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" as sung by Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson. Information about Bishop Patterson is also included in that post.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/miracle-tabernacle-cogics-praise.html for Part IV of this series.

Part IV showcases an example of & lyrics for "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" as sung by Miracle Tabernacle COGIC's Praise Generation choir.

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All copyrights remain with their owners.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS SINGING GROUP
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Blind_Boys_of_Mississippi"The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi was a post-war gospel quartet. Powered by lead singer Archie Brownlee, their single "Our Father" reached the Billboard R&B charts in the early 1950s, one of the first gospel records to do so.

The group originated in 1936[1] as a quartet of students from the Piney Woods School[2] near Jackson, Mississippi. The students — Brownlee, Joseph Ford, Lawrence Abrams, and Lloyd Woodard — originally sang under the name "the Cotton Blossom Singers", performing both jubilee quartet and secular material, to raise money for the school. Their teacher, Martha Louise Morrow Foxx,[3] helped organize the blind singers at the behest of the school founder Laurence C. Jones. On March 9, 1937, Brownlee and the others recorded sacred tunes (as the Blind Boys) and three secular numbers (as Abraham, Woodard, and Patterson) for Library of Congress researcher Alan Lomax. After graduation in the early forties, they began performing professionally singing pop music as the Cotton Blossom Singers and religious material under the name the Jackson Harmoneers. They were often backed by a female jazz band which originated from the same country school known as "The International Sweethearts of Rhythm." In the early 1940s, Melvin Henderson, also known as Melvin Hendrix[4], joined the group making them—like many so-called quartets—actually a quintet.

In the mid-1940s, Brownlee and the others relocated to Chicago, and changed their name to the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi. Under the influence of R.H. Harris of the Soul Stirrers, Brownlee moved away from the jubilee style of singing and towards a more popular hard gospel style"...

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FEATURED VIDEO: The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi - Glad The Lord Saved Me



Grammercy Gospel, Published on Jul 17, 2013

From The Album: The Best Of Grammercy Gospel Volume 1

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LYRICS: I’M SO GLAD THAT THE LORD SAVED ME
(Performed by- Original Blind Boys)

I'm so glad that the Lord saved me
I'm so glad that the Lord saved me
If it had not been for Jesus where would I be
I'm so glad that the Lord saved me

The Lord found me and I'm glad about it, He picked me up turned me round,
Placed my feet on higher ground (choir) Glad that the Lord saved me

(Solo) I'm glad that the Lord saved me
I'm glad that the Lord saved me
If it had not been for Jesus where would I be
I'm so glad that the lord saved me

I'm so glad (Choir) So glad, I'm so glad
Good God Almighty (Choir) So glad I'm so glad ad, ad. ad (repeat)

Drive 1: He picked me up, Turned me all around, I'm so glad,
I'm so glad, I can live right, yes I can,
I remember one Sunday I didn't no know anything about Him,
I went down on my knees, and I called on Jesus, The reason I call Him, no other help I know
Ah You been my water, ah You been my bread,
You been a might good doctor. You been a mighty good doctor.
You been a might good doctor, on my sick bed

I wonder are you glad, I wonder if you're glad, Good God Almighty, yes I am, I'm so glad, Whoa Lord, Whoa Jesus,
Good God Almighty, I'm so glad,
Good God almighty I wanna tell everybody,
How good God's been to me,
I'm glad whoa yeah, Whoa Jesus,
I'm so glad, I'm so glad
are you glad, I wanna know if you're glad,
Can I get a witness, can I get a witness,
Jesus walks me, God Lifted You up, God Lifted You up

Source: http://www.music-lyrics-gospel.com/gospel_music_lyrics/im_so_glad_that_the_lord_saved_me_4577.asp
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Quoted with the following changes: capitolizing the first letter of references to Jesus, according to the custom among African Americans, spelling out the abbreviation "dr", and minor typo corrections.

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This concludes Part II of this series.

My thanks to The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi for their musical legacy. My thanks also to the publisher of this sound file on YouTube.

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Old School Gospel Song "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" (Video, Lyrics, & Sermon Transcript)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part I of a four part series that showcases examples of and lyrics to the old Gospel song "I'm So Glad The Lord Saved Me".

This post features an example of that song that is led by Pastor Mark Moore, Sr. of Faith Covenant Church, Atlanta, Georgia.

This post also includes my transcription of that YouTube sound file which in includes the song "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me", two other songs, and a portion of Pastor Moore's sermon.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-original-five-blind-boys-of.html for Part II of this series.

Part II showcases an example of "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" and lyrics of that song as sung by "The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi". That post also includes information about this singing group.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/bishop-g-e-patterson-im-so-glad-that.html for Part III of this series.

Part III showcases an example of "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me"as sung by Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson. Information about Bishop Patterson is also included in that post.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/miracle-tabernacle-cogics-praise.html for Part IV of this series.

Part IV showcases an example of & lyrics for "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" as sung by Miracle Tabernacle COGIC's Praise Generation choir.

The content of this post is presented for folkloric, cultural, religious, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owner.

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FEATURED VIDEO: A Pentecostal Praise Break Done Right!



atlpraiser Uploaded on Apr 24, 2008

This is my Church, Faith Covenant Church in Atlanta, Georgia doing what we do best, giving God the Praise! Our Pastor is Pastor Mark Moore, Sr. and he is a preaching machine....
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[This video is an excerpt of the sermon]

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LYRICS: I’M SO GLAD THAT THE LORD SAVED ME
(as sung by Pastor Mark Moore, Sr.)

I’m so glad that the Lord saved me
I’m so glad that the Lord saved me
If it had not been for Jesus [tell me]
Where would I be
I’m so glad that the Lord saved me
[Repeat 3x]

He saved me (He saved me)
I’m glad that he did (He saved me)

[Repeat first verse]
Aren’t you glad that the Lord saved you etc.

Oh, He saved me
[response] He saved me
He saved me
[response] He saved me
Saved me
[response] He saved me
Saved me
[response] He saved me
If it had not been for Jesus
Where would I be
Oh I’m so glad that the Lord saved me

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SECOND SONG:
Oh Lord, I just wanna thank you [4x]
I want to thank You for being so good to me

[Repeat entire chorus and end with these words:]

so good to me.
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This is my transcription of these songs from that video. Additions and corrections are welcome.

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TRANSCRIPTION OF A SERMON BY FAITH COVENANT CHURCH (ATLANTA, GEORGIA)PASTOR MARK MOORE, SR. ()
[starting at 3:52 in this video]

Note: This transcription is given without the congregation’s responses, and without indicating when the organist played his responsive chords in response to the pastor's words. I recognize that these call & response exchanges are a significant part of that sermon.

[Pastor sings]
Come on an say Halleluhah
Oh, my my my. Hallelujah!
Come on and say “Hallelujah!”
Ah-ah-ah-ah. My, my, my”.
Hallelujah!
[Pastor speaks in the characteristic African American minister cadence]
God bless ya.
God bless ya.
God bless ya.

Somebody brought ah praise with ya.

There are two kinda of folk
There are, there are two kind of people who come to church on Sunday.
There are some that come looking for something to happen to make them praise.
And that’s alright. They, they they’re like the folk in the world. They don’t have enough, Amen, to get their own high. So they get ah contact high.
Yall need to talk to me. Come on.
But am I right, though?

And.. and in some atmospheres, there’s some things are in the air, some smoke is in the air that if you just hang out there long enough, you’ll get ah contact high.

But then there’s some other folk who brought their own FIRE with them.
And I didn’t come here for the preacher to make me happy.
I didn’t come for the audience to make me happy.
I brought my own joy.
I brought my own praise.
I brought my own FIYAH*
And if there’s somebody in heeeeer
that could ???
[praise break musical chords]
Ah…yall ain’t ready. Yall ain’t ready.
[Pastor sings]Ahhhh! Heey-eh-eh-eh eh.
[Pastor speaks] God bless ya.
God bless ya.
God bless ya.

Yall about to mess around and act sanctified.
Somebody might think this is ah sanctified church.
[Pastor sings] Hey! Hey! My my my my my my my.
My my. Hallelujah.
[Pastor speaks in tongues]
Hey!

[Pastor sings]
I got a praise and I gotta let it out.
I got a praise and I gotta let it out.
I got a praise
I got a praise
I got a praise
I got a pra-a –aise
I got a praise.

[Repeats these lyrics with the congregation responding]
I got a praise Him and I gotta let it out.
I got a praise.
[Pastor speaks] Hey! Gloray!** Gloray! Gloray!
Hey! Let the Saints praise Him!
Let the Saints praise Him!
Let the Saints praise Him!

If He’s been good to ya, come on and praise Him.
If He’s made ah way for ya, come on and praise Him.
[Pastor sings]
Praise Him! Praise Him!
Praise Him! Praise Him! [congregation respods with “Praise Him” each time that the Pastor says those words]
Praise Him! Praise Him!
Praise Him! Praise Him!

[This is repeated a number of times then the Pastor sings or speaks in African American minster’s cadence]
Oh-o-o. My my my.
[Pastor speaks]
God bless ya.
God bless ya.
[Pastor speaks in tongues including something that sounds like “Shonta my”.
Then Pastor says]
Surely, the presence of the Lord is in this place.
Your deliverance is here.
The Holy Ghost is here.
Your healing is here.
Whatever you need is in this place.
Gloray, gloray, gloray, gloray, gloray, gloray.
Somebody, just shout*** “Glo-o-raay!
Ah, oh, my, my, my.
Hallelujah!
God bless ya.
God bless you and be seated if you can.

We are so delighted to see each of you that are here.
__ [?], Amen.
We don’t believe that anybody is hear by accident.
If you just happened to walk in, we believe that you are here by divine design.
That God ordered your steps. How do we know that God ordered your steps, is because there have been people praying this week.
Amen.
There have been intercessors on the phone this week.
Amen. At four in the morning on Tuesday.
Amen. Praying for YOU.

*fire
**glory
***”Shout” here means “to speak loudly”, to yell.
-snip-
This is my transcription of that song from this video. Additions and corrections are welcome.

"-?" means that I'm not sure what word was said.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/05/black-church-praise-break-videos.html for my comments about the changing forms that the African American religious "shout" activity has taken since that activity was documented during African American slavery in the 18th century.

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ADDENDUM: VIEWERS' COMMENTS ABOUT THE SONG "I'M SO GLAD THAT THE LORD SAVED ME"
Editor's Note:
These comments are in chronological order with the comments with the oldest year's date presented first. They are presented for the historical and cultural record. I assigned numbers to the comment for referencing purposes. No order of preference is intended by these numbers.

I know nothing about the composers of "I'm So Glad That The Lord Saved Me" and "I got a praise and I gotta let it out".

I'd love to know their composers, and when & where they were first sung. Any information about these songs will be greatly appreciated.

COMMENTS:
2008
1. Kia JaI, 2008
“what song is this. i like it”
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2. baconboy59, 2008
in reply to Kia Jai
“These are old pentacostal congregational songs. There is no music written for them, they are just handed down orally from church to church. The first song is called "i'm so glad the lord saved me" and the other is "lord i just want to thank you. I hope this helps.”
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From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentecostalismhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentecostalism
"Pentecostalism or Classical Pentecostalism is a renewal movement[1] within Christianity that places special emphasis on a direct personal experience of God through the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The term Pentecostal is derived from Pentecost, the Greek name for the Jewish Feast of Weeks. For Christians, this event commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the followers of Jesus Christ, as described in the second chapter of the Book of Acts".

Also, click http://www.cai.org/bible-studies/history-pentecostal-movement for more information about Pentecostal churches.

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2009
3. TheChiteach
"organist isn't familiar with the old praise songs...pity"

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Reply
5. “Agree with you Chiteach.....Those old devotion songs were the best.....too bad they're being lost to this generation.”

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HisGraceProphetDLK
6. “This is the ole church that I knew that we sung at the "Church of Praisers" Grace Memorial COGIC, wow.. you don't hear the ole songs anymore. I try to keep them around”
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COGIC = Church Of God In Christ
From http://pressreleases.religionnews.com/2013/07/11/church-of-god-in-christ-will-keep-its-largest-convention-in-st-louis-through-2016/
"About The Church Of God In Christ"

The Church of God in Christ is the fifth largest Protestant religious denomination in the United States, the largest African American Pentecostal church in the country and the second largest Pentecostal organization in the world with churches in 60 countries worldwide and an estimated membership of nearly 6.5 million members.

Click that link for more information about that Christian denomination.

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2010
7. Daddysgirl767
"Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees I'm so glad that the Lord saved me.... you better take me back!"
-snip-
I think that "you better take me back!" refers to that old way that some African Americans worshiped in churches.

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8. TheSoulshifter, 2010
“This an old cogic song i like this one"

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9. vickvick99
“This is good ole fashion church!!!!!! Loooove It !! Um but where did it go they don't have church like that no more What happened???? OOh Zion whats the matter now!!!”

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10. TheStarbaby7
“I enjoyed this alot..i liked the medley and the music..lets go back to the old time way..that's what i like boy, i got saved under that stuff..Bless this church over in the vineyard doing your work Lord..and i love the song Praise i got a praise..its made for shouting boy..lol..God bless!! :-)”

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11. T Last
“Yes!!!!! They did that clap!”
-snip-
I think that "the clap" here refers to the double time handclap that is done as accompaniment for some Gospel songs.

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2011
12. ChurchGirlAllDay1
“I'm SOOOOOO Glad The Lord Save Me!!!! Love Good Ol Pentecostal Songs!!!”

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RELATED POST
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/12/cut-step-and-other-black-pentecostal.html

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This concludes Part I of this series.

My thanks to Pastor Mark Moore, Sr. and to his congregation. My thanks also to the publisher of this video, and to all those who I quoted in this post.

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