Gullah Geechee Spirituals Project

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Brother Moses Gone

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 49, item 65. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of members of the 1st South Carolina Colored Infantry Regiment as preserved by Col. T. W. Higginson. The transcription is credited to Lt.-Col. C. T. Townbridge
Build a House in Paradise

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 29, item 40. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of the Port Royal Islands (including St. Helena) in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to C. P. Ware and Lt.-Col. C. T. Trowbridge.
Every Hour in the Day

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 58, item 78. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of Augusta in present day Richmond County, Georgia. The transcription is credited to William Francis Allen.
Hail Mary

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 45, item 59. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of members of the 1st South Carolina Colored Infantry Regiment as preserved by Col. T. W. Higginson. The transcription is credited to Capt. J. S. Rogers, the second version is credited to Mr. H. G. Spaulding.
Hold Out to the End

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 57, item 76. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of Augusta in present day Richmond County, Georgia. The transcription is credited to William Francis Allen.
Hold Your Light

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 10, item 12. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of the Port Royal Islands (including St. Helena) in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to C. P. Ware.
Im a Trouble in de Mind

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 30, item 42. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of the Port Royal Islands (including St. Helena) in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to C. P. Ware.
Jehovah, Hallelujah

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 2, item 2. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of the Port Royal Islands (including St. Helena) in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to C. P. Ware.
Lay this body down

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 19, item 26. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of the Port Royal Islands (including St. Helena) in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to C. P. Ware and Lt.-Col. C. T. Trowbridge.
Not Weary Yet

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 12, item 16. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of the Port Royal Islands (including St. Helena) in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to C. P. Ware.
Poor Rosy

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 7, item 9. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of the Port Royal Islands (including St. Helena) in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to C. P. Ware and Lucy McKim Garrison.
Rain Fall and Wet Becca Lawton

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on pages 21-22, item 29. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of the Port Royal Islands (including St. Helena) in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to C. P. Ware.
Religion So Sweet

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 13, item 17. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of the Port Royal Islands (including St. Helena) in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to C. P. Ware.
Roll, Jordan, Roll

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 1, item 1. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of the Port Royal Islands (including St. Helena) in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to C. P. Ware and Lucy McKim Garrison.
Some Valiant Soldier

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 50, item 67. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of the Port Royal Islands (including St. Helena) in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to C. P. Ware.
The Graveyard

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on pages 15-16, item 21. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of the Port Royal Islands (including St. Helena) in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to C. P. Ware and William Francis Allen.
The Sin-Sick Soul

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 49, item 66. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of Savannah in modern day Chatham County, Georgia. The transcription is credited to Mr. Kane O’Donnel.
When We Do Meet Again

William Allen and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1867 edition of "Slave Songs of the United States" by Allen, Ware and McKim, on page 41, item 53. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of the Port Royal Islands (including St. Helena) in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to William Francis Allen.
All My Sins Done Taken Away

Nicholas George Julius Ballanta-Taylor and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1925 edition of "Saint Helena Island Spirituals" by Ballanta-Taylor, on page 11, item 8. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of St. Helena Island in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to Ballanta-Taylor.
All Obuh Dis World

Nicholas George Julius Ballanta-Taylor and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1925 edition of "Saint Helena Island Spirituals" by Ballanta-Taylor, on page 50, item 62. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of St. Helena Island in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to Ballanta-Taylor.
Blow Yo' Gospel Trumpet

Nicholas George Julius Ballanta-Taylor and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1925 edition of "Saint Helena Island Spirituals" by Ballanta-Taylor, on page 43, item 52. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of St. Helena Island in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to Ballanta-Taylor.
Daniel in de Lion's Den

Nicholas George Julius Ballanta-Taylor and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1925 edition of "Saint Helena Island Spirituals" by Ballanta-Taylor, on page 42, item 50. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of St. Helena Island in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to Ballanta-Taylor.
Death is Goin' to Lay His Cold Icy Han' on Me

Nicholas George Julius Ballanta-Taylor and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1925 edition of "Saint Helena Island Spirituals" by Ballanta-Taylor, on page 75, item 91. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of St. Helena Island in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to Ballanta-Taylor.
Eagle's Wings

Nicholas George Julius Ballanta-Taylor and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1925 edition of "Saint Helena Island Spirituals" by Ballanta-Taylor, on page 38, item 43. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of St. Helena Island in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to Ballanta-Taylor.
Ennyhow Muh Lawd

Nicholas George Julius Ballanta-Taylor and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1925 edition of "Saint Helena Island Spirituals" by Ballanta-Taylor, on page 57, item 70. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of St. Helena Island in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to Ballanta-Taylor.