Paul Robeson - There is A Balm in Gilead

[@kersi-sandiego6036]

Astoundingly beautiful.

[@lovesings2us]

Amen

[@kenneth7826]

The great Paul Robeson...stop and listen.....i will say no more..peace

[@RadicalCaveman]

Just imagine being able to go to one of this man's concerts and hear this voice, in person, again and again!

[@retropalooza]

I just started singing this out of the blue and havent given it any thought since 1990 in catholic school music class. Weird. Bless all who have seen this and those who didnt

[@A_Pa-Plainjane]

There is a lot we do not know, but God bless.

[@retropalooza]

@@A_Pa-Plainjane same to u

[@A_Pa-Plainjane]

​@@retropaloozai had not seen your nice comment before, so yes and thank you. Im on a mission today (10/15/23) to find a version of this song to send to friends and family, to salvage a little hope from the events of the last week. May all of us of diverse faiths find some common ground.

[@retropalooza]

@@A_Pa-Plainjane thanks for the reply. Glad to see someone saw it

[@bobfrapples1208]

Your phone heard you. That's why it shows up in your algorithm.

[@robertlavrakas7442]

Wow!!Blows me away!!my dad introduced us to paul back in 1960 and I'm glad he did

[@gwyflored]

I'm not a Christian but I love this song sung so beautifully

[@clairereynolds8583]

I'm with you, gwy. Music is truly the universal language

[@Nickleby2]

His voice is so soothing, it just washes over you and calms your spirit. Bless him!

[@lovesings2us]

Amen.

[@A_Pa-Plainjane]

Great version and great man.- when you delve into the history of this song and this man, you find out there is quite a backstory, but you do not need to do that to love Mr. Robeson's performance. It stands on its own and is one of the loveliest versions. Thx.

[@alanhudson2999]

The last note is so profound his n bass voice n that note makes u think of all those gone before us of the pain n struggle they endured but they are now free..TGBTG Jesus is The Balm in Gileadpraise His name

[@alexgordon7637]

One of the greatest humans of the 20th century.

[@charlesmicheaux4121]

This is my favorite all time gospel by my favorite Artist and greatest legend the world has ever known. Only God could give Paul Robeson Sr. the voice that call tears to flow sweetly.

[@dennismurillodennis3079]

This resonates with my soul.

[@joyborum4180]

Magnificent. Thank you. And thank you to Harry Thacker Burleigh for this and for so many gifts to the world.

[@varadero1839]

I'm grateful for your comment, and completely feel as you do; thank you! I remember from my youth that older family members would say about some favorite singer, "I could listen to him/her till the cows come home." They weren't discussing Paul Robeson, or any singer in particular. It was just a way of saying they loved that performer! Well, since early childhood I've felt Paul was a genius, and wished for his friendship. Hope to meet him when my "cows come home."

[@raewoodrow7930]

Amazing voice singing a beautiful hymn

[@varadero1839]

Thank You! One amazing performer, and genius as well! An amazing athlete, attorney, singer and movie star! Not too many will ever come close to his talent!

[@michaeldoster4847]

What a voice of conviction!!!

[@varadero1839]

Indeed! Love the way Mr. R. sings this one. Thanks so much for your mention! varadero

[@OneCharmedLife]

Beautiful, and it is wonderful to feel the appreciation of the audience.

[@baship29]

I just love this , the way Mr Robeson sings it, O, that powerful voice!

[@vialegiorgio9224]

doesn't get better than this --sublime performance

[@varadero1839]

+VIALE GIORGIO Guess by now you've determined that Mr. R is one of my favorite performers! I'm grateful that you took the time to write. Thank you so much. Best, varadero

[@vialegiorgio9224]

you have great taste --wonderful channel --much appreciated

[@varadero1839]

+VIALE GIORGIO I'm elated! As long as YT lets me, I'll try and keep your compliments in mind as a standard! Thanks so much for your kind message! varadero

[@vialegiorgio9224]

kind maybe but accurate certainly

[@MrNikodemus2]

the incomparable Robeson - the greatest basso profundo of all time. and a wonderful person too.

[@nfnairobi]

NOT a wonderful person! He was a Stalinist right up until Krushchev made it non-PC for commies to be committed admirers of Stalin.

[@syourke3]

nfnairobi He joined the Communist Party when they were practically the only political party in the U S that was fighting for black people’s civil rights. He was right to do so but it cost him dearly. Robeson was a great man and a good one. Brilliant and extremely talented and deeply committed to social justice. Many American Communists were unaware of the terrible crimes committed by Stalin’s regime. They were not prepared to believe the accusations made by the anti -communist press. That’s why Khrushchev’s revelations shook the American Communist Party so deeply.

[@donyawicken2521]

@@syourke3 Thank you for this clear explanation. I wonder what it would take to cause a man of Robeson's caliber to look to communism rather than to any other party in the US for justice. I remember reading about how shocked and and disillusioned American communists were when they learned of Stalin's crimes.

[@syourke3]

Donya Wicken In the 1930’s, the U S Communist Party was in the vanguard of the civil rights movement and played a role in forcing Roosevelt to enact New Deal measures. The Communist Party has been effectively erased from our history books. My own grandparents were immigrants who were sympathetic to the Communist Party at that time. Remember this was the Great Depression. Working people were desperate. People were being thrown out on the street. There was no social safety net at all. My maternal grandfather actually travelled from New York City to the Soviet Union with the idea of settling the family there. This was during the 1930’s. He was there for a few months and was appalled by what he saw there. He came back to New York and he stayed there. I’m very glad he did. But people were deceived by the Soviet propaganda and people wanted very much to believe that there was a better world somewhere. It’s understandable. Even Martin Luther King was accused by J Edgar Hoover of being a Communist because the Communists were very supportive of Black civil rights.

[@jeffreyshuster4482]

WAS TOO! But seriously. The comments that followed yours were right on the mark.

[@CartePostale.]

I am sooo glad that Mr. Robeson's version has been included. My Grandfather loved this "Spiritual" & , as a child, I sang it often for & with him. Thank you to varadero1839 for taking time to do so!

[@varadero1839]

Hi Ribbons & Bows! Just messed up on a video I sent you, and had to delete it. I hope it works this time! Sending 2 versions, just to be sure: jdm364.net/Videos/DeepRiverPaulRobeson1.MP4 Please let me know, OK?Best to you!John

[@clairereynolds8583]

It IS a haunting melody, especially sung by Robeson. Lyrics so simple you can sing it - not just hum it - to have it keep you company throughout your day. What a wonderful world.

[@barbaraspears5548]

What a great voice! God given talent!

[@varadero1839]

Thank You! Please, if you've time, view my channel: varadero 1839. I've many other Paul videos there!

[@jamesarthurlove]

I love the confident interpretation. No slow draggy dirge as many perform it. I'm singing it at my local Presbyterian Church this Sunday was looking for inspiration. Thanks varadero1839.

[@varadero1839]

***** Hi Mr. Love, Thanks so much for your comment on Mr. Robeson's performance. I'll be thinking of you this Sunday, and wish you a brilliant presentation! Best wishes, varadero

[@donalddenton8135]

The angel choirmaster, "Hush - the great Robeson is arriving."

[@clairereynolds8583]

Good writing. Enjoyed that.

[@brianfegan3552]

Fantastic

[@callunas]

Such a simple, beautiful hymn!

[@varadero1839]

And sung by one of the few performers who could bring this unusual hymn to life! Grateful to hear from you! Best wishes, varadero

[@lovesings2us]

Holy, precious Paul Robeson! His voice becomes one with the Balm in Gilead and carries me home. Thank you SO much for posting this video!

[@varadero1839]

You're very welcome! Mr. Robeson was a genius at so many things. Happy to share some of his audio triumphs! varadero

[@clairereynolds8583]

Nicely put, love songs, nicely put.

[@sharonhennessy8868]

Beautiful

[@varadero1839]

Thank you

[@WalterKerr]

Beautiful, lovely words, lovely tune and beautifully sung. Thank you for posting this.

[@carolLDickinson]

Beautiful! Thank you dear Brother!

[@varadero1839]

Thanks Mr. Harrison! Hard to believe, but we sang a choral version of this in my High School in New York, back in the '60s! Our music/choral teacher was way ahead of her times, or maybe just knew a good song by its sound! Thanks for writing!

[@sylviakoziarski4912]

I have this as a duet for two French Horns and it is awesome to play.

[@dafflad1]

Thanks for sharing

[@donalddenton8135]

How often in my life I have wished I could "Pray like Paul!" 9/11/01 comes to mind. So do the number of times I have stood by graves dug too early.

[@varadero1839]

As is your voice! Wonderful to hear from you, and hoping all is well for you. Thanks so much for your having been the 1st to make a comment on this national treasure, Mr. Paul Robeson!

[@bco5678]

There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole. There is a balm in Gilead to heal the sinsick soul. 1. Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work's in vain, but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. (Refrain) 2. Don't ever feel discouraged, for Jesus is your friend, who, if you ask for knowledge, will never fail to lend. (Refrain) 3. If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot pray like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus, who died to save us all.

[@MaestroECMcCloud]

Sung with so maybe check dignity and class. Paul Robeson was the epitome of both. A truly great man.

[@jorydillard3766]

Bravissimo!

[@rockclifferyecliffe3345]

We were driving down to Denver, then to Colorado Springs My friend Richard by Paul Robson on from a tape, many Good memories of both Richard & Paul rest with me!

[@sarahbolton2942]

Thank you

[@thesandsie13the2nd]

i found a box of lp's in my basement a while back. & in it was a 78 of paul robeson done for the miners union probably back in the 40's. haven't ever listened to it (my stereo is on the fritz)

[@charverz]

One of my favourites. Wish I could sing that low - I try hard to be a second Bass, but I'm about 1.5th

[@mahatmt]

Thank your for sharing!

[@varadero1839]

Thank you for watching! I'm a great fan of wonderful Mr. Robeson. I think I've got another 10 or 11 of Mr. R here on YT. Please watch if you have time, and thank you once again! varadero

[@joejackson4622]

Voice of god...

[@varadero1839]

Hello, and thank you for writing. I can't say who "composed" the actual arrangement, but the pianist was named Alan Booth. I don't think I've actually answered your question, and I apologize, but hope this will be a start! Thanks so much for your query/comment! Best regards!

[@barryhobbs1960]

ACTOR, POET, SINGER, ALL-AMERICAN FOOTBALL PLAYER, ACTIVIST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND A LAWYER..... STOP A WAR IN SPAIN(1936- SPANISH CIVIL WAR ) FOR A DAY SO BOTH SIDES COULD LISTEN TO ROBIE SING ... YOU BETTER ASK SOMEBODY OR READ... AN AMERICAN GIANT.......

[@varadero1839]

Hi Mr. Hobbs, Over the years I've read and studied all of the accomplishments of this modern-day genius, so I agree with you! Though he was here on earth for such a brief visit he managed to influence millions of people, and from all countries. He'll always be one of my heroes! Thank you for writing!

[@zannajoyce6698]

Amazing.

[@barryhobbs1960]

love ya!!!

[@BrooklynArbona]

I think this is the greatest African American spiritual.

[@pamelamoe1]

preach it

[@100marymich]

❤❤❤❤

[@cisne8191]

Muito lindo obrigado Jesus por esse louvor

[@johnnylongfeather3086]

Question: where is the balm?

[@sallysmith9733]

Keep coming back.. bach

[@felixomai]

behold in his face a harvest of soulful generosity and song and then broad cast for us renewed anew!

[@leatilesamseikano1422]

Great stuff

[@varadero1839]

Leatile Sam Seikano I'm honored to hear from you, and your remark is very welcome! I've never really been sure of the origins of this song, but I've always loved it! Thanks to your kind remarks, now I'll be on a quest! Best wishes, varadero

[@leatilesamseikano1422]

Yeah it a wonderful piece

[@donschmidt8203]

There are three things in this world that can't be explained. They are the meaning of the universe, the building of the pyramids and Paul Robeson. It is so complex to wrestle with the fact this man actually existed. If anyone reading this can tell me of one human that ever lived with such an array of gifts, please tell me. The equivalent of ten Mozarts. It was as if Jim Brown or Michael Jordan had a vocal talent like the almighty himself. Not only in the physical but also in the intellectual. Robeson through that golden throat spoke 20 languages fluently! An intellect greater than Einstein or Newton. If you have the privilege to hear him sing or act in film you know you are witnessing the consummate performer. What a threat to racists everywhere that the ultimate stage in human evolution was a black man. For this divine spark they hounded him, persecuted him and experimented on him like a lab rat. Like all these other glorious attributes, Robeson was a courageous champion for his people. ALL PEOPLE. Forget all the other celebs. I dont wanna be like Mike. I wanna be like Paul.

[@peterarsenault6010]

Great Upload! You can't find much of the Carnegie Concert online. I'm trying to find "everytime I feel the spirit moving in my heart I pray" as well!!

[@JoannWard]

Good luck. There used to be three of his songs on Yourube. There is about a half dozen now. Love them all.

[@drewsheesley8235]

somebody sang this song at youth camp it was awesome

[@Buggy-su4oy]

This song is perfect for Juneteenth.

[@vickiewupdafox5965]

The Handmaid's Tale song from Page 230 of Margaret Atwood's novel?

[@markherron1407]

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[@lilwalo]

He die to save us all...

[@alexgilson5266]

Amen

[@barryhobbs1960]

lets get together and do a movie! charge!!!

[@GMAArtistAgency]

Does anyone know who did the piano arrangement for this?

[@FranklinPUroda]

Now, that's how this song should be sung and sound: deep-throated and manly.

[@varadero1839]

Franklin P. Uroda Thank you Mr. Uroda! I think Mr. Robeson fits the bill for your description. He was an incredible man! Best wishes, varadero

[@tish1844]

Franklin P. Uroda YES AMEN

[@Sttephy30]

LMAO!

[@PatrickWall12]

Blessed be the fruit. May the lord open. This is the national anthem of the regime of "The Handmaid's Tale" but of course means something completely different from what that evil fictional (or maybe not so fictional) regime stood for. Paul Robeson was one of the greatest singers of all time and stood for completely the opposite to the far right Gileadism - exactly the same as the writer of "The Handmaid's Tale", Margaret Atwood, one of the greatest writers of all time.

[@mjoyner]

Amazing. Is this in the public domain? I'd love to use it for a project.

[@calebnichols7509]

+Miles Joyner just use a youtube downloader app

[@menelikb4147]

I would have thought that something like Tristram and Isolde, or King Arthur, was the greatest legend the world has ever known.

[@albertsimmons1082]

Beaulah land

[@robertlavrakas7442]

HE WAS A TALENT WASN'T HE

[@menelikb4147]

I don't see why this is hard to believe, or why you think your music teacher was ahead of her times. Please explain ! In English schools at the time, both settings of negro spirituals and choruses from Haydn's Creation were commonplace.

[@smellpig1]

Paul had no idea what a Balm in Gilead was.

[@Kharydin]

As a 6'5" African American and former Athlete, who attended an Ivy League school, I fully understand your fear(s). Robeson was a scholar. Why wouldn't he know this? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Robeson justasong2.blogspot.com/2009/07/there-is-balm-in-gilead.html

[@smellpig1]

Huh? What does "a 6'5" African American and former Athlete, who attended an Ivy League school," have to do with your question?

[@CaitlinGateaux]

He was a learned man, and knew his scripture. Why would he have not known what the Balm in Gilead was?

[@gwyflored]

So what - how do you know anyway. The man is a legend for his voice, his dignity and his integrity

[@zeldafan1942]

@@smellpig1 I thought he went to Rutgers.

[@happyandblessed5640]

Beautiful