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08 May 01 - 03:32 PM (#458141) Subject: The Old Churchyard From: Chocolate Pi I've been listening to a lovely mp3 of this song, downloaded from here, although that specific version doesn't seem to be available anymore except as a stream (do a tune search for "Old Churchyard" and it should turn up). The band lists it as being "An old Primative Baptist song done in traditional Sacred Harp style." It's not in the Denson Sacred Harp or Southern Harmony or Missouri Harmony; as far as I can tell, it's not a Sacred Harp song. Putting large chunks of the lyrics into google gives two sites with the text: here and here. In both cases, it's attributed to William Sanford ca1773 - 1866. Trying to search for him yeilds zillions of geneological sites, but not much useful info. Who was he? Did he write anything else? Is the tune his or someone else's? Is there written music, either round or shaped, available for this anywhere? Thanks for any help! Chocolate Pi, awaiting a display of the wisdom of the Mudcat |
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08 May 01 - 04:01 PM (#458163) Subject: ADD: The Old Churchyard From: Joe Offer Well, Pi, I found another recording of the song here (click). -Joe Offer- The Old Church Yard Oh come, come with me to the old church yard I well know the path thro' the soft green sward Friends slumber there, we were wont to regard We'll trace out their names, in the old church yard Oh, mourn not for them, their grief is o'er Weep not for them, they weep no more For deep is their sleep, tho' cold and hard Their pillows may be in the old church yard I know it seems vain, when friends depart To breathe kind words to the broken heart I know that the joys of life seem marred When we follow our friends to the old church yard But were I at rest, beneath yon tree Why should you weep, dear friends, for me? I'm wayworn and sad, o, why then retard The rest that I seek in the old church yard Oh, weep not for me, I am anxious to go To that haven of rest were tears never flow I fear not to enter that dark lonely ward For soon shall I rise from the old church yard Yes, soon shall I join that heavenly band Of glorified souls at my savior's right hand Forever to dwell in bright mansions prepared For saints, who shall rise from the old church yard Scripture reference: 1 Thess 4:14 |
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20 May 01 - 01:59 PM (#466866) Subject: RE: Help: The Old Churchyard From: Chocolate Pi refresh; still wondering . . . |