1 We are climbing Jacob’s ladder ter Soldiers of the Cross
2 Every rung goes higher an’higher ter Soldiers of the Cross
3 Sinner, do you love my Jesus ? ter Soldiers of the Cross
4 If you love Him, why not serve Him ter Soldiers of the Cross
Enregistré par : the Staple Singers
par : New Orleans University Glee Club
par : Bessemer Sunset Four
et par : Echoes of Zion
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Le répertoire des Negro spirituals : textes et enregistrements
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We are climbing Jacob’s ladder
14 mai 2006 -
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
14 mai 2006Joshua fight the battle of Jericho Jericho, Jericho Joshua fight the battle of Jericho And the walls came tumblin’ down
1 You may talk about yo’ king of Gideon You may talk about yo’ man of Saul ; There’s none like good ol’ Joshua at the battle of Jericho
2 Up to the walls of Jericho He march’d with spear in han’ "Go blow dem ram’s horns" Joshua cried "’Cos’ the battle am in my han’"
3 Then the lam’ ram sheep horns ’gin to blow Trumpets begin to soun’ Joshua commanded the children to (...) -
Jubilee
14 mai 2006Jubilee, Jubilee O ! my Lord ! Jubilee, Jubilee O ! Lord Jubilee
1 What is the matter with the mourners O ! my Lord ! The devil’s in the Amen corner O ! Lord ! Jubilee.
2 What is the matter with old Zion You better stop your fooling, sinner man
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Keep your hand on the plow (Hold on)
14 mai 2006Hold on, hold on Keep your hand on the plow, hold on
1 If you want to get to Heav’n I tell you how Just keep your hand on the Gospel plow Keep your hand on the plow, hold on If that plow stays in your hand Land you straight the Promised land Keep your hand on the plow, hold on
2 Mary wore three links of chain Ev’ry link was my Jesus’ name Keep on plowing, don’t you tire Every round goes high an’higher
3 I Heard the voice of Jesus say Come on to me, I am the way When my way get (...) -
Let my people go
14 mai 20061 When Israel was in Egypt land Let my people go Oppressed so hard they couldn’t stand Let my people go
Go down, Moses, ’Way down in Egypt land Tell old Pharaoh To let my people go
2 Thus spoke the Lord, bold Moses said If not I’ll strike thy first-born dead
3 No more shall they in bondage toil Let them come out with Egypt’s spoil
4 The Lord told Moses what to do To lead the children of Israel through
5 When they had reached the other shore They sang a song of triumph o’er (...) -
Let us break bread together
14 mai 20061 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 O Lord, have mercy, if You please (var. : O Lord, have mercy on me)
2 Let us drink wine together
3 Let us all sing together
4 Let us all work together
Enregistré par : Kim & Reggie Harris
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Let us praise Him
14 mai 20061 Let us praise Him, let us praise Him Glory, Hallelujah ! Let us praise Him, O praise, O praise, Glory, Hallelujah !
2 I once was lost but now I’m foun’, Glory, Hallelujah bis
3 I shall never forget that day When Jesus washed my sins away
4 ’Twas little I thought He was so nigh He spoke and He made me laugh and cry -
Listen to the lambs
14 mai 2006Listen to the lambs, all-a crying Listen to the lambs, all-a crying Listen to the lambs, all-a crying I want to go to Heaven when I die
1 Come on, sister, with your ups and downs Want to go to Heaven when I die The Angel’s waiting for to give you a crown Want to go to Heaven when I die
2 Come on, mourner, and don’t be ashame The Angel’s waiting for to write your name
3 Mind out, brother, how you walk the cross Your foot might slip and your soul get lost
Enregistré par : Ruby (...) -
Little David play on your harp
14 mai 2006Little David play on your harp Hallelu Hallelu Little David play on your harp Hallelu
1 Little David was a shepherd boy He killed Goliath and shouted for joy
2 Joshua was the son of Nun He never would quit till his work was done
Enregistré par : Paul Robeson
par : Fisk Jubilee Singers
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I will walk on my own legs
14 mai 20061 I will walk on my own legs Till kingdom come bis I will walk on my own legs Till my brother shakes my hand I will walk on my own legs Till kingdom come.
2 "Go and sit back" he said to me Till kingdom come bis "Go and sit back where you belong" And my brother didn’t shake my hand. "Go and sit back", he said to me Till kingdom come.
3 My Lord said "Come and sit front" Till kingdom come bis My Lord said "come and sit front, and I’m going to sit by your side" My Lord said "Come and sit (...)