Shaker songs, hymns, and spirituals with commentaries and interviews. Sung and played by Shaker sisters from Canterbury, N.H., and Sabbathday Lake, Me. Recorded 1960 by William M. (Bill) Randle (disc 1), and 1972 and 1980 by Roger L. Hall (disc 2). Compact discs. Accompanying booklet contains historical information, recording notes, vocal texts, bibliography, and discography.
Contents:
disc 1, Shaker songs and hymns. Let Zion move -- Redeeming love -- Let my name be recorded -- Arise and sing -- I see the light before me -- Just enough cross by the way -- Lion-hearted, brave and true -- I will bless thee O Zion! -- Out of the shadows -- Stewardship (instrumental) -- Press on (instrumental) -- Silver lining (instrumental) -- The hymn eternal (instrumental) -- Cup of blessing (instrumental) -- Cup of blessing (vocal) -- Tempest-tossed -- Consolation -- Blessedness of love -- My cross (vocal) -- Star of purity -- O tarry not -- My Saviour -- Committal -- The hymn eternal (vocal) -- My cross (instrumental) --Christ of the ages (instrumental) -- Abiding care (instrumental) -- My dear companions, let's move on -- 'Tis a kind word -- Lead me on to greater victory -- I know that Christ my Savior lives -- Blessed Saviour -- Praised by the God of my salvation -- Just to be holy in spirit -- Prayer is sweet -- Prayer universal. disc 2, Commentary, interviews & Shaker spirituals. History of Shaker music (narration) -- May I softly walk -- History of Shaker music (cont.) -- Abiding care -- History of Shaker music (cont.) -- Rejoice -- Interview with Sister Mildred Barker -- Interviews with Sister Lillian Phelps and Eldress Bertha Lindsay -- Let mine be the heart (hand) -- Mother says, O rise be glad -- I will go on my way -- Interview (cont.) -- Interview with Sister Mildred Barker -- On Zion's holy ground -- Precious gospel kindred -- Let Zion Move.
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