It's startling to see this sung by the Irish, this song came from the Scots-Irish immigrants of Appalachia, based on an old Scottish folk tune. The song came from people who experienced unimaginable hardship, who had traveled so far, and who knew the would never again see the loved ones they'd left behind this side of heaven. It's a song of longing and hope, of reunion and rest from suffering. You can't really appreciate it without thinking of where it came from, and of what those words truly meant to the people who first sang them.
Now everyone just knows it from 1917. As an American, I do have to admit that it was pretty darn haunting and well done in that film. Maybe even better than Cold Mountain.
@@ToweyBowey In the first place she isn't commenting of the style of singing, she is talking about the song, 'Wayfaring Stranger' And secondly the Ulster-Scots immigrants in the US have been referred to as Scots-Irish for nearly 200 years.
Years ago I wandered into a courthouse in Cullman, Alabama where a Sacred Harp Convention was taking place. The music has hunted me ever since and on rare occasions, I've been in a place where I could hear it.
I'm a proud West Virginian from Stong scots,irish, and welsh stock. My family came to North America in 1635. We've been here for 389 years . This song makes me think of all my family and friends and pastors waiting for me in heaven. I've been a christian for over 52 years. Yes, I want to go home and see my family and friends. Most of all, I can't wait to see my savior. That will truly be me reward.
I am a poor, wayfaring stranger, While journ’ying through this world of woe, Yet, there’s no sickness, toil nor danger, In that bright land to which I go. I’m going there to see my Father, I’m going there no more to roam; Chorus: I’m only going over Jordan, I’m only going over home. I know dark clouds will gather o’er me, I know my way is rough and steep; Yet beaut’ous fields lie just before me, Where God’s redeemed their vigils keep. I’m going there to see my Mother, She said she’d meet me when I come. (Chorus) I want to wear a crown of glory, When I get home to that good land; I want to shout Salvation’s story, In concert with the blood-washed band. I’m going there to meet my Savior, To sing His praise forevermore; (Chorus)
I grew up with this music. Second Creek Baptist Church in South central Tennessee. People from all around would gather round for dinner outside under the trees, no air conditioners, the Ladies all had their 'funeral home fans' and I remember all my folks getting up to lead a song or two. Mother started teaching me to sing the shaped notes. Oh how I miss my family in the circle singing praises to God and enjoying the sweet fellowship and the joy we shared.
To hear this in our church during morning worship would be such a thrill! One of my grandmothers used to sing with a group of people that would get together. This was many years ago and I've seen her hymnal. I was always curious why it was in 'landscape' orientation rather than the 'normal' 'portrait' mode of today's hymnals. I've always loved this song. This is the first time I've heard it sung by sacred harp singers. I don't usually sing it as fast as this. This is a nice change of pace.
I was on tour with my uni choir and heard you all singing as we were walking through the hallway. I took an audio recording of it because I thought it was so beautiful. So happy to have found this!
As I was listening, captivated, I realized that a similar structure can be heard in African, Pacific island, and even native American singing. They may not have used the written shapes, but the haunting harmonies are there.
I much prefer this to the "spiritual" version usually sung today. The heartbeat of the people thrums in this Sacred Harp style! I want to attend one of these conventions.
Most Primitive Baptist churches in the southeastern United States have Sacred Harp signings once a month. They have regular church services 3 Sundays, then on the fourth Sunday, they hold an all day Sacred Harp singing. All the people bring a covered dish for lunch, and I’m telling you... those people can cook!!!
@@jiveassturkey8849 I've grown up Primitive Baptist, and I'll second you on those potluck dishes! The PB church in McMahan, TX has a big sacred harp singing every year
@@MaggieGraceWebb I'm so happy the Primitive Baptists and Sacred Harp singing still exist. My grandparents in Heaven are rejoicing. Now I have to get back to a singing. I loved it so much when I was a kid.
I am a poor, wayfaring stranger, While journ’ying through this world of woe, Yet, there’s no sickness, toil nor danger, In that bright world to which I go. I’m going there to see my Father, I’m going there no more to roam; Chorus: I’m only going over Jordan, I’m only going over home. I know dark clouds will gather o’er me, I know my way is rough and steep; Yet beaut’ous fields lie just before me, Where God’s redeemed their vigils keep. I’m going there to see my Mother, She said she’d meet me when I come. (Chorus) I want to wear a crown of glory, When I get home to that good land; I want to shout Salvation’s story, In concert with the blood-washed band. I’m going there to meet my Savior, To sing His praise forevermore; fasola.org/indexes/1991/?p=457
www.fasola.org for the nearest singing to you. In fact, there is an updated wed site, I just don't know what it is. But that will get you started. Look to the left side of the page, click on singings, click on your state, and choose the one nearest you. There are singings regularly where we get together to practice. ALL COMERS WLECOME AND ENCOURAGED regardless of experience! :)
Mahou Shoujo the name of the hymn book they're singing from is called 'sacred harp' and it's all four part singing like this, no instruments. Kinda confusing I know lol
Yes, it refers to the old (probably somewhat incorrect in the details) notion that each transformed soul (i.e. after death) will receive a little harp and a set of wings, white robe, etc. Note that I firmly believe in the hereafter - it's just the trope that's a tad hackneyed. Anyway, the closest we can come to everlasting praise here on earth is to use the one instrument God gave us -- our voices; His sacred harp, as it were. I've checked the available materials - "sacred harp" definitely refers to the human voice when it is used as intended: to praise God.
I have always loved this old folk Hymn. So many voices adds so much.
Anyone else find this kind of music to be beautifully haunting?
It's startling to see this sung by the Irish, this song came from the Scots-Irish immigrants of Appalachia, based on an old Scottish folk tune. The song came from people who experienced unimaginable hardship, who had traveled so far, and who knew the would never again see the loved ones they'd left behind this side of heaven. It's a song of longing and hope, of reunion and rest from suffering. You can't really appreciate it without thinking of where it came from, and of what those words truly meant to the people who first sang them.
Now everyone just knows it from 1917. As an American, I do have to admit that it was pretty darn haunting and well done in that film. Maybe even better than Cold Mountain.
Amen to all of it.
@@ToweyBowey In the first place she isn't commenting of the style of singing, she is talking about the song, 'Wayfaring Stranger' And secondly the Ulster-Scots immigrants in the US have been referred to as Scots-Irish for nearly 200 years.
I know it from church. My ancestors are by and large Scottish, Welsh, and Irish. This is how we sang. So The Creator would hear us.❤
Don’t ever song about anything you haven’t experienced?
Years ago I wandered into a courthouse in Cullman, Alabama where a Sacred Harp Convention was taking place. The music has hunted me ever since and on rare occasions, I've been in a place where I could hear it.
My family from Cullman is carrying on the tradition thanks be to God....in Cullman County
I'm a proud West Virginian from Stong scots,irish, and welsh stock. My family came to North America in 1635. We've been here for 389 years . This song makes me think of all my family and friends and pastors waiting for me in heaven. I've been a christian for over 52 years. Yes, I want to go home and see my family and friends. Most of all, I can't wait to see my savior. That will truly be me reward.
I love how a Sacred Harp song is never sung exactly the same way twice. What a great tradition!
But theres always that 1 alto trying to speak soprano and stands out.
Otherwise, great :).
I am a poor, wayfaring stranger,
While journ’ying through this world of woe,
Yet, there’s no sickness, toil nor danger,
In that bright land to which I go.
I’m going there to see my Father,
I’m going there no more to roam;
Chorus:
I’m only going over Jordan,
I’m only going over home.
I know dark clouds will gather o’er me,
I know my way is rough and steep;
Yet beaut’ous fields lie just before me,
Where God’s redeemed their vigils keep.
I’m going there to see my Mother,
She said she’d meet me when I come.
(Chorus)
I want to wear a crown of glory,
When I get home to that good land;
I want to shout Salvation’s story,
In concert with the blood-washed band.
I’m going there to meet my Savior,
To sing His praise forevermore;
(Chorus)
I grew up with this music. Second Creek Baptist Church in South central Tennessee. People from all around would gather round for dinner outside under the trees, no air conditioners, the Ladies all had their 'funeral home fans' and I remember all my folks getting up to lead a song or two. Mother started teaching me to sing the shaped notes. Oh how I miss my family in the circle singing praises to God and enjoying the sweet fellowship and the joy we shared.
That hit me like a ton of bricks.
Comes from original pain. Astounding!
I'm one of those Appalachian descendants, fabulous.
To hear this in our church during morning worship would be such a thrill! One of my grandmothers used to sing with a group of people that would get together. This was many years ago and I've seen her hymnal. I was always curious why it was in 'landscape' orientation rather than the 'normal' 'portrait' mode of today's hymnals. I've always loved this song. This is the first time I've heard it sung by sacred harp singers. I don't usually sing it as fast as this. This is a nice change of pace.
This is how Christian music SHOULD BE.
@jemimallah I used to do Sacred Harp. And yes, I'm an atheist. I like the harmonies on this but I think I like the more modern take on the rhythms.
God created the best! the human voice backed by the human soul.
@jemimallah sometimes we atheists could show the christians how to be more spiritual.
@jemimallah Why? How would you know?
@jemimallah that doesn't change anything
I have my grandfather's old shape note hymnal. It's falling apart but still interesting to look through.
I know a lot of people who would love to see that, would you consider scanning
@@AwayFromSirens sure. If I can find it. Haven't seen it in years. In a box under my house somewhere.
I was on tour with my uni choir and heard you all singing as we were walking through the hallway. I took an audio recording of it because I thought it was so beautiful. So happy to have found this!
True in all ways. We love it here in Appalachia.
As I was listening, captivated, I realized that a similar structure can be heard in African, Pacific island, and even native American singing. They may not have used the written shapes, but the haunting harmonies are there.
Heart felt, soul refreshing. Love it blessed to have been brought up to this music, Holy Ghost spirit felt.
I much prefer this to the "spiritual" version usually sung today. The heartbeat of the people thrums in this Sacred Harp style! I want to attend one of these conventions.
Most Primitive Baptist churches in the southeastern United States have Sacred Harp signings once a month. They have regular church services 3 Sundays, then on the fourth Sunday, they hold an all day Sacred Harp singing. All the people bring a covered dish for lunch, and I’m telling you... those people can cook!!!
@@jiveassturkey8849 I've grown up Primitive Baptist, and I'll second you on those potluck dishes! The PB church in McMahan, TX has a big sacred harp singing every year
@@MaggieGraceWebb I'm so happy the Primitive Baptists and Sacred Harp singing still exist. My grandparents in Heaven are rejoicing. Now I have to get back to a singing. I loved it so much when I was a kid.
I’ll take this any day over the modern Praise bands that have become popular. And hard to avoid.
@@mariahewitt1841 yes. The lyrics to some of those modern songs are just weird. I much prefer the old Sacred Harp hymns.
beautiful accapella
I am a poor, wayfaring stranger,
While journ’ying through this world of woe,
Yet, there’s no sickness, toil nor danger,
In that bright world to which I go.
I’m going there to see my Father,
I’m going there no more to roam;
Chorus:
I’m only going over Jordan,
I’m only going over home.
I know dark clouds will gather o’er me,
I know my way is rough and steep;
Yet beaut’ous fields lie just before me,
Where God’s redeemed their vigils keep.
I’m going there to see my Mother,
She said she’d meet me when I come.
(Chorus)
I want to wear a crown of glory,
When I get home to that good land;
I want to shout Salvation’s story,
In concert with the blood-washed band.
I’m going there to meet my Savior,
To sing His praise forevermore;
fasola.org/indexes/1991/?p=457
Thank you.
John W im going there, to see my savior,
To sing his praise forever more
I’m jsut a going over Jordan
I’m just a going over home
@@nathanielbailey108 In the book it says "meet," but they do seem to be singing "see"
I think this is the real America. Greetings from Ukraine
That was so beautiful the heavens opened up an smiled I love my Irish brothers an sisters☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
Love love love love !!! I want to learn to do this...
www.fasola.org for the nearest singing to you. In fact, there is an updated wed site, I just don't know what it is. But that will get you started. Look to the left side of the page, click on singings, click on your state, and choose the one nearest you. There are singings regularly where we get together to practice. ALL COMERS WLECOME AND ENCOURAGED regardless of experience! :)
Sacred Harp need a revival like tribal in the 90s and sea shanties during covid
Amazing!
I love it when Christians are good.
WE PEOPLE OF THE ARKANSAS OZARKS SING THIS ON THE SQUARE QUITE A BIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Арфа божественна! :)
A rare left handed leader.
1917 brought you here.
Yes
beautiful and all but... wheres the harp
Mahou Shoujo the name of the hymn book they're singing from is called 'sacred harp' and it's all four part singing like this, no instruments. Kinda confusing I know lol
very misleading
The sacred harp is their voice 😉 I love this type of singing. It's beautiful
The sacred harp is the instrument that God made and the only instrument used to sing praises to God in heaven. The Voice.
Yes, it refers to the old (probably somewhat incorrect in the details) notion that each transformed soul (i.e. after death) will receive a little harp and a set of wings, white robe, etc. Note that I firmly believe in the hereafter - it's just the trope that's a tad hackneyed. Anyway, the closest we can come to everlasting praise here on earth is to use the one instrument God gave us -- our voices; His sacred harp, as it were. I've checked the available materials - "sacred harp" definitely refers to the human voice when it is used as intended: to praise God.