Sweet Honey in The Rock- Guide Me Oh Thou Great Jehovah

[@numoherisson1656]

Thinking of the late Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon today. Listening to the choral group she founded helps, with mourning and with thankfulness for her accomplishments and legacy.

[@quirkyeye]

I’ve loved this extraordinarily powerful version of what was originally (in my view) quite a bland hymn from Cymru/Wales. Tue cultural infusion of African-America is quite stellar!

[@catharinejones5539]

This is my family’s song. Any gathering is not complete without this song sung just like this. 3:33

[@vsumass]

i was sittin here n da library listenin to this tryin not to start cryin..but i removed self out of the way..and let the Spirit take control........

[@vsumass]

this women r off da chain.......i luv this style....talk about them old hundreds.......

[@netizencapet]

Bernice died 2 days ago. Few people can speak their own times. This woman spoke CENTURIES. Respect and awe.

[@numoherisson1656]

Yes, she did. I am finding that listening to her recordings, under her own name and in this incredible group, is helping with sorrow, though this hymn has me tearing up. It's the most beautiful version I've ever heard.

[@quirkyeye]

Stunning, stunning, stunning. This is more than soul music. This is THE SOUL!

[@Writergirl1015]

Brother!! Ever since Obama won I been feelin' some kind of way...I used to listen to SHIR for hours! My soul needed s'thing today so I looked them up! God bless you for posting. Last night I cried buckets of tears for my Dad who died tragically. Still miss him so. In light of what has happened in the US recently, I miss him more. Another noble Black man who loved his daughters much. I needed to hear this today - can't explain it. To salt and heal my soul. Thank and bless you...so much.

[@DaSourcespr06]

I agree, its like the calling from back in the day, back during Jim Crow, slavery, the middle passage, and even future, letting us know that everything is going to be alright, cause God's got it all under control! Glad you got a blessing!

[@fdunson]

Thank you for posting this, thank you God for their Gift, hearing them sing takes me back to the baptist church I grew up in, sounds so good, so rich, sad that we are loosing our connection to this art form of singing Dr. Watts hymns! My soul is full right now, somebody hold my mule.

[@redwillow]

This music is so haunting and so amazing. Their voices on all of their music just blows my mind.

[@Gimmer3]

Everything they do is incredible I get chills listening to this one!

[@stevewilborn3932]

Reminds me of the Mourners' Corner with the old saints summoning the Holy Spirit when I was younger!

[@michaelbolden1106]

I have been in love with this group since my freshman year at Tougaloo College in 1987 when I first heard Ella's Song.

[@littlegreenliza]

Listening over and over again! Lifted up! Chi megwech! Thank you!

[@mobtownblues]

Wow, their version gives me goosebumps.

[@iampsalmbody]

"But hear, ye women, a word of Jehovah, And your ear receiveth a word of His mouth, And teach ye your daughters wailing, and each her neighbour lamentation." (Jeremiah 9:20, YLT)

[@TheJosmith83]

Enjoyed all the comments, but this genre is Negro Spiritual. I think those Spirituals are some of the most heaven stirring sounds in this world.

[@DaSourcespr06]

Your are so welcome, it was an honor to post the song, and a blessing as well, it touched my soul this summer..so i wanted to share the blessing!

[@DaSourcespr06]

Guide me oh thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land, I am weak but thou art strong, am weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold me with Thy powerful hand. Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven, Feed me till I want no more, Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven, Feed me till I want no more.

[@nancyjames3049]

That was just what my spirit needed.

[@lovesings2us]

God's incredible healing wisdom and promise of justice are so deep in this..... Thank you for posting it!

[@funvideofan1625]

Singing: Sweet Honey In The Rock Album: In This Land Track: #6 Year: 1992 Composer Lyricist: Evelyn Maria Harris Singers: Evelyn Maria Harris, Ysaye Maria Barnwell, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Aisha Kahlil, Nitanju Bolade Casel.

[@kevincopeland2772]

Thanks for posting this. It's a treasure. But it's not a recent song made in the last few years. It's very old. I'm middle aged now, but I grew up in the deep South. My parents, grandparents, etc have always sung this song in a highly similar if not identical fashion. Although not a spiritual, both the melody and style of delivery have been passed down through generations reaching back to the very headwaters of African American communities.

[@DaSourcespr06]

When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside;, Sail me through the swelling Jordan, And land me safe on Kingdom's side. Songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee. Songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee.

[@ninauccello360]

Divine Therapy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DaSourcespr06]

I am so glad! Be blessed!

[@calrobinson2292]

straight tears for me!!

[@DaSourcespr06]

its got me some many times that i cant even count!

[@eldernancylee071959]

Thanks for sharing this, exactly what I've been searching for!

[@615BlackBarbie]

These women are anointed

[@netizencapet]

Not religious but some performances/compositions are so powerful that they simply prove whatever is meant by "spiritual," so yes, I agree that the song is anointed. That the genre of song happens to be called that is an odd concurrence.

[@funvideofan1625]

This Song Sounds Exactly The Same As "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" From Sweet Honey's Album "We All... Everyone Of Us"

[@DaSourcespr06]

I'm glad you were blessed Sis! Keep on keepin on!

[@TheConeyro1]

I hear ya Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon and Rutha Mae Harris... Noted Civil Rights Singers from Albany Georgia!

[@tiffany1wiley181]

one of my favorite

[@TheJosmith83]

Let me clear that up a little; Guide Me Oh... is a hymn sung in Spiritual form/tunes. In the old days, especially in the rural South, smaller Black "Baptist" churches sung most of their hymns in this manner.

[@timothyyoung6655]

they touch your soul annointed by god

[@AmenAmenet]

Singing doesn't get much better than SHITR. Bluesy, gospel soul stirring. The epitome of Soul Music. The voices of Mother God, IMHO.

[@jonesrsteven]

I picked up a copy of I Got Shoes when I was 14, fell in love with SHITR. So glad you posted this, I love really gritty bluesy gospel. Also, I love this pic you used. Where did you get it? Can I have a copyof it for my desktop?

[@DaSourcespr06]

i know, takes u back dont it!

[@DaSourcespr06]

Im not sure if i have it anymore, but if I can find it, it's yours!

[@DaSourcespr06]

yes i do..and i will post it for you as soon as possible my friend!

[@adeart7]

you have the lyrics?

[@JaniceCarter-ws7lu]

AMEN🩶