The Negro sings a new heaven.
| Author/creator | Grissom, Mary Allen |
| Format | Musical Score |
| Publication Info | Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press, 1930. |
| Description | 4 preliminary leaves, 101 pages ; 27 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | The University of North Carolina. Social study series Social study series (University of North Carolina (1793-1962)) ^A559435 |
| Contents | That lonesome valley -- When I die -- Tell 'em I'm gone -- Soon one mawnin' death come creepin' in yo' room -- Little black train is a comin' -- Oh Mary - Oh Marthy -- When I'm gone -- 'Way in the kingdom -- Some o' these days -- Heaven is a beautiful place -- I'll be sleepin' in mah grave -- My God he is a man of war -- I mean to lift up a standard for my king -- Ezekiel's wheel -- Mary Wept an' Marthy moaned -- I believe I'll go back home -- John done saw dat numbuh -- It may be de las' time -- Oh sinner -- Walk about elders -- Git yo' ticket -- Come unto me -- Yo' sins are gonna find you out -- Time is drawin' nigh -- I'm an everyday witness -- In the army of the Lord -- I wanta live so God can use me -- I got mah swoad in mah han' -- Hide-a me -- Do Lord remember me -- In this field -- Wring my hands and cry -- Wish I was in Heabum settin' down -- I stood outside the gate -- Steal away to mah fathuh's kingdom -- Lawd I want two wings -- If I have mah tickit Lawd -- I'm runnin' on -- I found Jesus over in Zion -- I got a hidin' place -- No condemnation in my soul -- When Jesus comes -- He's the lily of the valley -- I got a key to the kingdom -- Let the church roll on. |
| General note | Songs, with music. |
| General note | "Most of the songs included in this volume have been taken directly from the Negroes in their present-day worship, and have been selected from those sung in the neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, and certain rural sections in Adair county."--Foreword. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner NC Rare copy purchased from Bolerium Books, 3/14/2023 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Rare | M1670.G8 N3 1930 | ✔ Available | Request Material |
| Music | Music Stacks | M1670.G8 N3 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |