Black people told stories, from Genesis to Revelation, with God's faithful as the main characters. If slaves couldn't read the Bible, they would memorize Biblical stories they heard and translate them into songs. These songs are the articulate message of the slave to the world. “They are the music of an unhappy people; they tell of death and suffering, yet they do not express hatred or resentment. These songs are indeed the siftings of centuries.” The Souls Of Black Folk. WEB Du Bois.
Track Listing:
1. Old Time Religion
2. Little David Play On Your Harp
3. Go Down Moses
4. Elijah Rock
5. Kumbaya
6. Jericho
7. Were You There
8. Adam and Eve
9. I Want To Be Ready
10. This Train
11. Steal Away To Jesus
12. Go Tell It On The Mountain
13. Hold On
14. Down By The Riverside
15. Shenandoah
16. John Brown's Story
17. I'm Seeking The Face Of The Lord
18. In Bright Mansions Above
19. Peace For Ever
20. Swing Low Sweet Chariot
21. Oh Freedom