Gullah Geechee Spirituals Project

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Fix Me Jedus

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 83, item 100. 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.
Glory, Glory Hallelujah

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 53, item 66. 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.
Go Round, Go Round

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 27, item 25. 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.
Go Tell It On The Mountain

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 114, item 110. 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.
Holy, Holy, Yo' Promise to Answer Prayer

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 14, item 12. 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.
I'm a Trabblin' to de Land

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 63, item 76. 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.
I'm goin' to wait till de Holy Ghost Come

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 52, item 65. 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.
Mary Had a Baby (no.3)

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 41, item 48. 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.
Oh Sister Git Yo' Ticket Right

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 47, item 20. 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.
O Ride on Jedus

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 92, item 112. 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.
O Watch de Stars

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 pages 58-59, item 71. 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.
Some Will Lub Yo' and Some Will Yate Yo'

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 68, item 82. 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.
Sweet Watuh Rollin'

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 49, item 59. 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.
T'ree Long Nights and T'ree Long Days

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 47, item 57. 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.
Walk in Jerusalem Jis Like John

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 pages 46-47, item 56. 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.
Yo' Better Run Run Run

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 45, item 54. 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.
Yo' Better Run to de City of Refuge

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 44, item 53. 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.
Fisherman Peter

Carl Diton and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1928 edition of "Thirty-six South Carolina Spirituals" by Carl Diton, on page 37, item 20. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of St. Helena Island in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to Diton.
I'm a-Going to Eat at the Welcome Table

Carl Diton and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1928 edition of "Thirty-six South Carolina Spirituals" by Carl Diton, on page 22, item 10. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of St. Helena Island in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to Diton.
Never Leave Me Alone

Carl Diton and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1928 edition of "Thirty-six South Carolina Spirituals" by Carl Diton, on page 26, item 13. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of St. Helena Island in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to Diton.
Road is Rugged, but I Must Go

Carl Diton and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1928 edition of "Thirty-six South Carolina Spirituals" by Carl Diton, on pages 32-35, item 18. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of St. Helena Island in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to Diton.
Stand on the Sea of Glass

Carl Diton and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1928 edition of "Thirty-six South Carolina Spirituals" by Carl Diton, on page 38, item 21. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of St. Helena Island in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to Diton.
Walk in Jerusalm, Just Like John

Carl Diton and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1928 edition of "Thirty-six South Carolina Spirituals" by Carl Diton, on page 50, item 33. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of St. Helena Island in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to Diton.
Way in the Heaven Bye-and-Bye

Carl Diton and Nnalue Michael Collins

This spiritual was included in the 1928 edition of "Thirty-six South Carolina Spirituals" by Carl Diton, on page 23, item 11. It was transcribed based on the oral tradition of St. Helena Island in present day Beaufort County, South Carolina. The transcription is credited to Diton.