"Hold On" (Negro Spiritual)

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[@Sha1Lmarie]

We need to hear more Negro spirituals. The history is being lost - drifting away.

[@loudvoice2761]

Omg!!!! Yall making OUR ancestors PROUD!!! MERCY!! HOLD ON MY PEOPLE!! ✊✊👊👊🙏🙏🙏

[@tomblackshearguitarmaker1585]

I just turned 78 last year and thought the Lord was finished with me on this earth but for some reason I had been getting signals to the contrary. Last night I was in a dream; not just any dream but a dream that spoke to me all night long. It was a song that kept coming to me, a song of reassurance that I should hold on, just keep holding on. Now, for me, I understand that to hold on to the plow means to hold on to the one who plows the furrow straight.....that's the Lord, and this dream was definitely a message from the Lord to keep holding on to Him. I woke up this morning and went to my computer and typed in "Hold On" I had to do a little searching but found you guys with this beautiful song of reassurance. What a blessing and definite communication from God that He is not finished with me. I have potentially 6 months of light Chemo treatment left but I fear it not because I know for a surety that my Father spoke through you three servants, Blessed be His Holy Name.

[@martinfleming759]

Tom Blackshear, Guitar Maker dear Tom, I hope this finds you still holding on....Martin

[@tomblackshearguitarmaker1585]

Tom Blackshear, It may sound incredible but I'm doing fine, and the doctor is a little baffled as to what has happened, so I'll know what he thinks, this week, if I need more chemo, or just let it go and let me heal the rest of the way. Regaining stamina is the big one. Praise God.

[@martinfleming759]

So happy to hear! Yes, praise God from whom all blessings flow!

[@tomblackshearguitarmaker1585]

@@martinfleming759...........Learning how to Praise God, even in the middle of adversity, is definitely a learning process, and today I can say that I'm not qualified to teach this, as everything is fine here.

[@tomblackshearguitarmaker1585]

I went to the Doctor a few days ago 3-10-20, and they told me there were no more live cells to warrant more Chemo at this time, Praise God!!

[@deandwyer1093]

Wow, wow, wow. I am a white man from Australia and could never understand the pain behind those songs. But I am a Baptist pastor and I just love the way you performed that song.

[@isaacisaiah]

Please look into the connection between the 400 year history of African Americans in America and the 400 year prophecy about Israel in Genesis 15:13.

[@bridgettelowerre5586]

Teaching about Frederick Douglass in the 7th grade... listening to this and crying. :(

[@tiffaninash2075]

During my uncles illness he played this song and found strength. As he was preparing for his place in heaven, we played this song. He was so at peace

[@focused4841]

Hope youre doing good and RIP to your/our uncle.

[@ThomasMcDonoughJr-sg2rs]

Oh what a heavy song! 😢This is enough to make a grown man cry! God bless you!

[@fanksterfankhauser7049]

We sang this song in Mississippi's Parchman Penitentiary when imprisoned as Freedom Riders in the Spring and Summer of 1961. Singing gave us the strength to endure and remember the value of our sacrifice.

[@undercoverblk]

Thank you for your sacrifice and commitment to Freedom. We are ever in your debt! AND hold your example as an inspiration and model for resisting today!

[@mitchellmam]

Fankster Fankhauser ..thank you

[@i.bendigas6856]

This is so wonderful! The comes straight from the heart. In my thoughts, I sing along.

[@Kayriel]

Thank you for your sacrifice. I'm a man of mixed white and black heritage in Georgia.

[@annmariamattila4439]

I wasn't familiar with this song until a few minutes ago. I'm going to be directing a play, An Appeal to the Woman of the House, which deals with a group of Freedom Riders. I looked up the song because it plays an important role in the script. The first thing I saw was your comment. Thank you for your sacrifice, and for sharing your experience.

[@victorojo3798]

Who's watching in 2024 ?

[@nomfundomadonsela]

Huuuuu the power in this song😢

[@Stella1112]

This song brought tears in my eyes! 😢

[@rudivema]

We should not stop singing until the fight is over. Let's reach the highest notes ever!!🙌🏽

[@Dej25oy]

Please teach our children about african-American spirituals. Very important to understand, know and remember our history and culture! ❤

[@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND]

We're not African americans

[@artfoodandcultureintheusa4422]

Who is still watching in 2020? 😍😍💛

[@ethanovich9726]

ME!!

[@vincentberard2368]

Me

[@priscilasalles2020]

Me too!

[@marywilliams9858]

Me from the frozen North

[@theoherghelegiu8337]

And me!

[@sifox_bgm2893]

I am French and my music teacher made us listen to this music because we are working on the negro spiritual and I find this music really magnificent

[@CradleEpiscopalian56]

Every ancestor just gave a nod. This was beautifully done. Amen to your talents! 🙏

[@369marnie]

💓

[@loudvoice2761]

I'd like to hear them after years of making thos video!! Amazing talent

[@shenabrown9436]

Love it love the sound guys your bless👏

[@tylervelocity]

✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@RaMahUganda]

I'm sorry....but I 'memba mo standing lik dis'yah.... blam it on my Geechee upbringin' ... deh waads dem wus inni Nu Tesement Bible aaint Eben dis pwopuh...

[@marieb1885]

At first I was curious why I was called to listen to hymns this morning but I see that my ancestors wanted to remind me that they fought for me to be where I am. Despite freedom not being truly attained… yet I am encouraged by my ancestors strength to keep going & keep growing.

[@jeanheard4615]

These young people don’t know what we went through I am 83 this song brought back so many memories being beaten and whipped cause you could not move and the dog had your hand in his mouth the policeman kept hitting you saying get up everytime you move the dog would bite that much more harder oh lord thank you father

[@GUCLORE]

Fr? I’m sorry that happened to you

[@jeanheard4615]

@@GUCLORE thank they treated their dogs better we had to go to the window and we would point out what we wanted then we had to go to the back door and pay for it sometimes you got change back sometimes you didn’t we were not allowed in restaurant to eat and we had jobs raising the white man children cleaning their house for 2 and 25 cent a hour we had our own places to go and the white peoples had their places sometimes they’d say this is my side of the street go across over there we live so bad but god brought us through

[@Solunadaye]

God bless you and THANK YOU! I pray that you write a book or blog or do social media about your experiences. 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@wisdom6073]

This brought tears to my eyes. I can't even imagine. I'm glad you made it out, hold on to Jesus.

[@herobrine9866]

I remember performing this song in my 5th grade choir. It gave me goosebumps.

[@naaannii1988]

We need the education system to be like this.

[@scnaware]

These fellows remind me of the young folks I was privileged to work among in southwest Mississippi in the 1980s. Their talent and dedication were awesome as are yours !!! Thank you, Sister Margaret, SCN

[@princepeace5892]

My heart is soo touched..pain..perseverance..hope..accomplishment. much love guys!

[@sister-jayy-of-judah2253]

When I was in a white elementary school, I was in choir, they had us singing this song. I didn't quite understand to the fullest but when I got older and kept singing this song to myself. I felt discussed singing this with white children and to white people having learned this from a white teacher.

[@kevseb66]

Absolutely beautiful. I couldn't get through the first 2 minutes without crying. These spirituals seem to capture and evoke the pain and suffering of our ancestors. They always make me cry.

[@benjaminbeier4221]

TRUE!!!!!

[@heatherbenjamin1644]

So powerful, guys! Thank you...memories of the pain, yet reminders of the reward. Thank you to those who soldier on and remind us to do so...O Love that will not let us go!❤ I also love the Cadet Sisters' version. Check it out.

[@Reel8888-f8o]

The lines about a golden chain, every link inscribed with Jesus’ name is so powerful a transmutation of the chains of hate and hear the beauty of the people trapped by those hateful chains singing in their beautiful souls of the chains of love infinity more powerful is the highest form and testimony of faith I have ever experienced. To have such faith and power is the ultimate. The creators of that vision are the heroes we cannot forget. Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with us.

[@SeanGlazier]

I love Jesus! I thank Him everyday. He's my best friend!

[@TrueNuetral]

Seek help.

[@kimberlybell4718]

nerd

[@seon3403]

@@kimberlybell4718 its not nerdy to know who your people are. while Christianity is a lie, you better believe the people who fabricated it are NOT smart enough to know the laws of the universe, which is what the words attributed to Jesus actually are. "Jesus" knows, Horus knows, Shiva knows, the only one who doesn't know is YOU. nerd.

[@DracoGangLive]

@@seon3403 Please do not call Christianity a lie so casually. I understand your an atheist but for the sake of being a good person. Just please.....

[@seon3403]

FearlessDragon 2004 im not an atheist

[@marcostheo17]

Brothers sorry my English, Im Brazilian but I loved the performers. Its wolderful the way with you treated this songs. Congratulations. Im turned admirer this group. Theo

[@iriswilhelms3376]

Just reading Roots by Alex Hailey. Weeping over what was done to African Americans. Heartbreaking. ... But you have survived. These singers and their beautiful song as witnesses of your struggle and survival.

[@kreynolds6632]

This song probably dates from the slave era, and has coded instructions on how to travel north . "Keep your hand on that plow" probably refers to the big dipper constellation, called 'the plow' by the English. The north star is at the end of the 'handle' of the plow. These three men truly do justice to a classic. Thank you.

[@Cloudpool72]

:o

[@firewoodtime2]

It really touched me today. Never heard it before.... I'm an evangelist, so it speaks to me differently then maybe the orginal intent.

[@sparklybabe2033]

I just said this There are hidden meaning in all these things Not just face value

[@angelapowell9030]

yes, I think you are right.

[@NeilHocking]

Wow. That makes sense. What a performance and song.

[@NewHavenPrideCenter]

This is a stunning arrangement and these three men knocked it out of the ball park

[@lokilaevatein9884]

I have no words to describe this. I don't think I've ever heard such an amazing version of this song before. Like as soon as the first guy opened his mouth I was blown away. Well done, very well done.

[@LOUDsigh]

Loki Laevatein true, but why r they wearing scarfs?

[@chakamyisrael5767]

Loki Laevatein hold on

[@shanachambers1206]

Howard University gospel choir tore this song UP!!!

[@Whey2lovely]

they all killed it but the second guy wow!! To God Be The Glory!!

[@stilllearning516]

I pray that you fellas are still holding on to the Lord, and using this incredible gift that He has given you for His glory! Awesome singing! God bless and keep you!

[@nalicosta]

Oh the way this song soothes me to this day. New month in September of 2024 and still loving this spiritual

[@BoWannaGoldstein]

I happen to be Anglo-American....but my soul knows this is the music that it will "ride to heaven on"...of yes!

[@Propheticeve]

you mean white

[@BoWannaGoldstein]

bryanah robinson no...I was incorrect in my self description , actually , I a Confederate Flag waving descendent of Northern European immigrants....thanks for helping me see my error . Lmao

[@saprano1ke]

Why am I just now seeing this? Wow you guys are amazing! Wow

[@symphonymagic]

Such beautiful voices. Thank you for uplifting us with your mesmerizing voices. With love from a sister in London, England.

[@ashleyliedlich8727]

OOOO lawd I imagine it sounded just as resounding and beautiful in those fields too, You know it did. It had too. I love us

[@MissCraig]

They all have wonderful voices but the guy in the grey shirt I like his the best.

[@hannahtanski3911]

their harmonies are so beautiful

[@deenlife6151]

After being stripped from the African roots..their language..their culture..their spirituality..they had no other choice but to sing abt a Jesus as they toiled day and night wishing to one day be free..I love my ancestors..they paved the way for me

[@celestelaburda1671]

@@parislundon5799 The message of hope and love belongs to both no one and everyone. No matter what god or messiah's name is attached.

[@markbroges]

And serving this Jesus Christ was the best thing that could have ever happened to the black race! We knew about Jesus before we came to america as slaves (Acts8:34) and we left Him and went back into the worship of our dead ancestors and the Worship of ourselves. Which had we stayed there under those conditions we would could have suffered eternal condemnation

[@joelsweeting7886]

WeThaGods fmthrththu

[@jasminepearls1047]

@@markbroges No it wasnt. I appreciate the songs and our singing style but it crippled us.

[@markbroges]

Sarissa Vaughn The truth is that we crippled ourselves! Those are the facts You put us back in a country and leave us all to ourselves with no other race at all and we will have, rape, robbery, murder, and our own slaves of each other!! We would also be worshipping and praying out to our dead ancestors for help! Which is all an abomination to God which is where we were before coming to america and getting stripped of our idolatry!!

[@robertlloyd0814]

Awesome Awesome Awesome!!!! I listen to this everyday!!!

[@famousmwofficial8046]

I've been watching Eric's videos for the past 3 years and improved my singing tremendously

[@Cmarker38751]

Such beautiful music from gorgeous men. Not only were the African Americans that endured slavery so brave but they also paved the way for freedom for everyone. May god bless and heal our wounds. 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️❤️❤️.

[@MsLotusBlooms]

Brought tears to me eyes. I feel my ancesters' suffering and hope.

[@ameliadpz2418]

I love their emotions, and especially when the one on the left sings, it’s like it fills a void in me but not in an overwhelming way like it usually does.

[@alxiroi]

This song needs more scarf :) Beautiful voices guys. Thumbs up

[@v.2080]

ha*ha!

[@gabrielladennis9901]

Wow, this is my first time hearing this song. Tears flowing

[@jefflivingston538]

My soul looks back and knows how we got over...

[@vp2109]

God loves black people

[@robinayers8107]

We didn't get over, Chattle Slavery is over. But we are still enslaved, until Christ comes back for The 12 TRIBES OF ISRAEL.

[@DJPRETTYROX]

Robin Ayers what 12 tribes? Are americans going to be saved? I believe !

[@kathrynnard9492]

When I hear this even as a white person it's encouragement for all people because it's a message for ALL who struggle. Hold on. Even a free man can be in bondage because until you receive forgiveness from God you will never understand how to truly forgive and that unforgiving spirit will always keep you In bondage. I love this song and the message behind it.

[@britt3491]

My grandmother use to sing this to me. I love this song! Yall got talent!

[@swmuzik]

All one can say is Amen.

[@robintait5174]

This rendition always touches my heart. So I usually wind up playing it three to four times straight. Glad tears to my heart. Thanks my brothers.

[@andreaskurt1]

The re-harmonization of this song is fantastic and your voices and interpretation is from another world !!

[@olympiavillalba9114]

I've shared your song to the students of my music class and they, like me, get impressed and touched. Thank you so much from Barcelona, Catalonia!

[@susanirwin6237]

I first heard this spiritual a few months ago when I watched the recent movie Harriett about Harriett Tubman. You guys sing it great! You sing it with soul. I love it! I shared your video with a friend.

[@arthursanyaMuiruri254]

We sang this song in High school, mixed choir some 20 years back. Beautiful Beautiful Inspirational song

[@saionaras.7059]

Que Deus continue usando poderosamente cada um de vocês!!! Forte abraço do Brasil!!!

[@tboadventures9238]

What is this vocal range?!?! Outstanding 🙌

[@MusicManSeanB]

Wow, just totally amazing.

[@sakurakiss9903]

Im not a religouse person but this song makes me feel the great sadness and the freedom that my ancstors wanted it makes me feel greatful that im free im free im feeling strong im holding on

[@JudithAGage]

We have been blessed in the hearing

[@miriamrina4992]

You boys are awesome! Hope you are still singing. You are the best never give up. keep on keepin on! Shalom Achim

[@psalms91.]

Gloriously done! Praise God! Thank you for sharing.

[@evekatsav7421]

What beautiful voices you are blessed with.

[@Bigboi54]

These brothers are talented.

[@tinalivings]

I happened upon your channel. I have no words....only tears, for now.

[@CheckDEMout]

What's up! Thanks for watching! Eric [the one on your right, solid gray scarf] is the "in-house vocal coach" for us. Check out his personal youtube page - he's a phenomenal coach! He's trained me [in the middle, solid red scarf] since 2006, and has worked with Dierre [on your left, multi-colored scarf] within the past year. We haven't been singing together for that long...officially, it's been in the past few months. Unofficially, in the past year. Individually, it varies!

[@busydawn1]

I played this for all three groups of fifth-graders who walked through my classroom door today. They were awestruck (as was I). Powerful and amazing. Thanks for the share!

[@AakwardAardvark]

an excellent version. sung this with the gospel choir at my jazz camp. powerful

[@colemarker8101]

Wonderful to see these strong, gorgeous black man honoring those who paved the way not just for African Americans but demanding freedom for all in the future.

[@danaleimbach7826]

a message for every color or creed. Humanity needs this message. Thankyou.

[@khadijahsoulful7337]

This is Simply BEAUTIFUL Woooooooooooow amazingly inspiring. Keep on singing young MEN smiles.

[@rudgerrud6603]

I used to hear these when I was young. I love hearing these beautiful songs. Thank you!

[@thedivinecouncil9997]

I cant believe I've never heard this beautiful song before!! Much love and respect🙏Beauty can come from some of the darkest situations😔

[@judsonbrewer9721]

My God! How beautiful! Your voices are heaven

[@eliezerrabelo6727]

You angels can never stop singing! from a fellow singer/dancer to another, it makes my soul dance and my body have no control of it!!!!😍❤

[@philagee1949]

This beautiful song of strength in the midst of our storms has relevancy today as we must continue reaching for the hills from where our strength comes from. Thank you God for in the "Waiting Room of Life" You are still working things out for your sons and daughters. Hallelujah!

[@aprilcovington4481]

This song has so much meaning to it. Such an amazing voices it speaks to you when you listen to the words

[@ibringthepayne8365]

I have to come back here and listen every now & then keeping my hand on that plow & still holding on...🗽👐🏽💪🏾🧘🏽‍♀️

[@ServantofJesus247]

Hallelujah! Still holding on 2021 when many are falling away. Hold on saints. Jesus is on the way!

[@АнастасияПолонских]

It's just amazing!! I haven't heard anything so touching.... Thank you so much!!!

[@98FutureStar]

songs like these (especially sing like this) is why i Bellevue there is always light in the toughest situations... this touched me.

[@pamelarossetti568]

I needed this song...am struggling with anxiety....thank you

[@TanyaEJ]

God bless you, Pamela! In quietness and trust is His Strength!

[@lovellejefferson8838]

Pamela Rossetti keep holding on life will get better

[@rickcopy]

Keep it up Pamela. You are not alone. Jesus Christ bless you girl!

[@Wavewolfaroha]

Just needed to hear the message of this song right now--sung so powerfully and beautifully, thank you.

[@cannae216]

I tear up every time I hear this version. Outstanding.

[@AnotherReincarnation_No84]

Beautiful piece!

[@terraknohs8199]

Bravo my brothers. Amen. Beautiful!!

[@davidedwardstruegospel2492]

LOVE IT! This rendition is perfect for Black History Month. It's a message with beautiful harmony. God bless you gentlemen

[@cynthiagonzalez5893]

It’s a shame that our generation today has lost there way if they only knew what people went through for freedom I think they would be more humble and thankful. You you young gentleman brought tears to my eyes thank you for sharing your gift ❤

[@mkc1076]

KEEP SINGING. OMG. Still *rocked* by hearing this, this morning.

[@garyklein2645]

*BEAUTIFUL! Touches your soul to the core! HOLD ON!!*

[@desifrazier6860]

beautiful singing I love it keep holding on to jesus

[@angelcsw]

One of the most beautiful and touching vocal performances I've ever seen. This song means a lot to me, and I love each one of you here. THANK YOU for bringing amazing work on singing.

[@CheckDEMout]

Hello Everyone! We THANK all of you for the wonderful comments! It's not taken for granted but sincerely appreciated! Thanks for sharing our work with your friends and families :-) [Michael]

[@thedivinecouncil9997]

Much love and respect🙏😔

[@DanieltheTruebadour]

What is the name of this group? Wonderful rendition!

[@MindyLeah]

Beautifully sung. Brought tears to my eyes that spilled out.

[@juanitabridgeforth6747]

I believe this is the best I have ever heard. I love the Negro Spirituals and pray that it becomes remixed. Love it!!! May God bless you, family and your voices.

[@prayernotesbycynthia]

I’m holding on. I’m just so broken. Asking God for strength. I have orders and need to work, but I am just hurt. #georgefloyd #breonnataylor #tamirrice #michaelbrown #trayvonmartin #prayernotesonetsy

[@renemasonchapman3598]

Prayer Notes on Etsy Yes. Broken we are. But hold on.

[@firewoodtime2]

They killed my brother too. Thought he was a different man.... destroyed my life so greatly, it caused me to get saved. Sorry for your emotional hurts too.

[@sancraft1]

Keep on keeping on family. I am broken too, but together, with the strength that only God can give, we are gonna make it. I love you.

[@thedivinecouncil9997]

Change is in the making. Just hold on🙏😔

[@joelle343]

Merci de tout mon cœur, vous m'avez fait voyager dans un tout autre monde avec beaucoup de grâce et de profondeur.

[@janiceblackmon5936]

Excellent. We must keep this history alive

[@hazelgriffin6415]

In times like these....we need inspiration.That's what I felt. Thx God

[@pantaloom4u]

I can feel the richness of emotion and validity in this song. The roots of slave America is absolutely tied like chains to this song. May the Lord bless you three young men. The entire piece is epic and priceless. I hope you all will be encouraged to sing other songs from this timeless era.

[@feliciamaten479]

So beautiful so lovely! U wanna get to Heaven imma tell u how!!! Praise God!

[@ladytyewhite]

Love to see Black Men sing with beauty! Amazing job guys!!!