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14 Apr 10 - 09:43 AM (#2886391) Subject: A Charge to Keep- Gary Davis From: Richie Hi, I thought this was interesting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpPs6xUbHZo&feature=related Rev. Gary Davis' version of "A charge to Keep" lyrics by John Wesley. The chorus is "I'm going home." Anyone have any other African-American versions of "A charge to keep"? Richie |
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14 Apr 10 - 09:55 AM (#2886397) Subject: Lyr Add: A CHARGE TO KEEP I HAVE (Charles Wesley) From: Richie Maybe I should include lyrics: Here are Wesley's words: A CHARGE TO KEEP I HAVE Charles Wesley A charge to keep I have A God to glorify A never-dying soul to save And fit it for the sky. To serve the present age My calling to fulfill O may it all my powers engage To do my Master's will! Arm me with jealous care As in Thy sight to live And O Thy servant, Lord, prepare A strict account to give! Help me to watch and pray And on Thyself rely Assured, if I my trust betray I shall for ever die. Here's Gary Davis's version: Angel's Message to Me- Reverend Gary Davis Verses based on Charles Wesley hymn, "A Charge to Keep I Have". Davis ad libs the chorus parts changing them slightly, usually he holds out the "home" in "I'm going home." See: alternate chorus. Brief Guitar intro CHORUS: I'm going home to see my Jesus I'm going home to see my Lord (God knows) I'm going home to see my Jesus There's a mansion up there for me. (Repeat Chorus) Oh----A charge to keep I have A God to glorify A never dying soul to save And fit it for the sky Chorus 2X Hey----Arm me with jealous care And on thyself rely And surely all my trust betray I shall forever die Chorus (Then Alt chorus 2X) ALT CHORUS: I'm going home................ I'm going home see my Lord I'm going home.................. There's a mansion up there for me. Oh---Many times I'm going along Don't know what to do or say I cast my cares to Jesus And ask him to teach me to pray Chorus (hold first line as in Alt chorus) 2X Hey...Moan on sister moan on Won't be very long Will be sitting in glory Won't have to weep and moan Chorus then Alternate Chorus Hey...If your brother don't like you Don't take his name abroad Just seal it in your bosom And carry it to your Lord LAST CHORUS: I'm going home................ I'm going home see my Lord (I know ) I'm going home to see my Jesus, Yes I am. |