Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Author: Free Bluegrass Gospel Hymns and Songs May 17, 2012 Duration: 3:49
A Choctaw freedman in the old Indian Territory, Wallis Willis, wrote "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" ,in what is now Choctaw County, near the County seat of Hugo, Oklahoma sometime before 1862. He was inspired by the Red River, which reminded him of the Jordan River and of the Prophet Elijah's being taken to heaven by a chariot (2 Kings 2:11). Many sources claim that this song and "Steal Away" (also composed by Willis) had lyrics that referred to the Underground Railroad, the resistance movement that helped slaves escape from the South to the North and Canada. Alexander Reid, a minister at the Old Spencer Academy, Choctaw boarding school, heard Willis singing these two songs and transcribed the words and melodies. He sent the music to the Jubilee Singers of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. The Jubilee Singers popularized the songs during a tour of the United States and Europe. TRADITIONAL LYRICS Chorus: Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home, Swing low, sweet chariot, Coming for to carry me home. I looked over Jordan, and what did I see Coming for to carry me home? A band of angels coming after me, Coming for to carry me home. Chorus Sometimes I'm up, and sometimes I'm down, (Coming for to carry me home) But still my soul feels heavenly bound. (Coming for to carry me home) Chorus The brightest day that I can say, (Coming for to carry me home) When Jesus washed my sins away. (Coming for to carry me home) Chorus If I get there before you do, (Coming for to carry me home) I'll cut a hole and pull you through. (Coming for to carry me home) Chorus If you get there before I do, (Coming for to carry me home) Tell all my friends I'm coming too. (Coming for to carry me home) Chorus "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" is a historic American Negro spiritual. The first recording was in 1909, by the Fisk Jubilee Singers of Fisk University. In 2002, the Library of Congress honored the song as one of 50 recordings chosen that year to be added to the National Recording Registry. It was also included in the list of Songs of the Century, by the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Endowment for the Arts. © 2012 Shiloh Worship Music COPY FREELY;This Music is copyrighted to prevent misuse, however,permission is granted for non-commercial copying-Radio play permitted- www.shilohworshipmusic.com

There's a particular warmth and honesty found in bluegrass music that feels uniquely suited to expressions of faith, a quality you'll discover throughout every episode of Free Bluegrass Gospel Hymns and Songs. This podcast, brought to you by Shiloh Worship Music, serves as a direct stream of acoustic devotion, featuring both familiar comforts and fresh compositions. Each session is built around the timeless sounds of mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and heartfelt vocal harmonies, all dedicated to gospel themes. You'll hear cherished old standard hymns, the kind passed down through generations, presented with the raw, authentic energy that defines the genre. Alongside these classics, the feed includes original bluegrass gospel songs, offering new stories and melodies rooted in the same tradition. It's a collection designed for quiet reflection, long drives, or simply as a backdrop to your day, providing a sincere musical companion. Tune in for regular updates that feel less like a produced show and more like an invitation to a front-porch picking session where the songs are always about grace, hope, and redemption. This is a music podcast in its purest form, a generous offering of soulful tunes meant to uplift and resonate.
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