Syne Village Spiritual Baptists: Go to Dark Gethsemane (1962)

[@alyoshakaramazov8469]

A great hymn. The melody was one of the first tunes I learned to play on the piano about 60 years ago in 1962 . Coincidence? I still play it on the fiddle.

[@sapat664]

This sounds exactly like the sacred harp singers I listen to all the time. Wish there was more of the spiritual baptists.

[@Idanha]

I love these old hymns & church songs. So sincere & genuine. ❤️

[@beaksofeagles]

They are singing it to the tune Spanish Hymn/Madrid/Seville by Benjamin Carr. It is the one usually associated with the hymn "Chief of Sinners",

[@smfvmd]

The melody reminds me of ‘Will Ye No Come Back Again?’

[@comandobaker]

Really beautiful

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

Thanks for sharing👌

[@angiewizefool]

Coolness...✌️😁

[@voraciousreader3341]

So....when does “Go to Dark Gethsemane” start?? Because I didn’t hear anything that even came close to the traditional hymn I’m familiar with.

[@beaksofeagles]

Tune is "Spanish Hymn" by Benjamin Carr. It is the one you might associate with the hymn "Chief of Sinners",

[@robertnewell4054]

I believe this is Sacred Harp worship

[@folkpine]

The sacred harp I've heard is quite different from this, overall. The chorus in the back resembles sacred harp a bit though. Very interesting song.

[@robertnewell4054]

@@folkpine …. Copy that. It does seem to incorporate a few differing a•cappella styles. Definitely unique