Three Black Gospelized Versions of the Late 19th Century Hymn "Tis The Old Ship Of Zion"

Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post showcases videos of Black Gospelized* versions of the hymn "Tis The Old Ship Of Zion".

"The Old Ship of Zion" is a Christian hymn written by M. J. Cartwright sometime around 1889 (exact date not known), played to a tune written by Daniel B. Towner." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Ship_of_Zion

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Thanks to the author of this late 19th century hymn. Thanks also to all the vocalists who are showcased in this post. Thanks also to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.
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I coined the term "gospelized hymns" to refer to hymns that are performed in a Black Gospel style. "Gospelized Spirituals", a closely related term, refers to African American Spirituals that are sung in a Black Gospel style.

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SHOWCASE VIDEOS:

Example #1: Rev C.L Franklin- "The Old Ship Of Zion"



DaSourcespr06, Published on Jul 15, 2008

The Rev C.L Franklin of New Bethel Baptist Church with "The Old Ship of Zion'. Listening to this, one can see why he was called "The Man With the million dollar vocals"!
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The Rev. C. L. Franklin was the father of R&B singer Aretha Franklin.

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Example #2: Tis the Old Ship of Zion (a must watch) Part 1



poohdalu, Published on Feb 27, 2010

Watch and listen to Pastor Robert Welch sing this old time hymn! Make sure you watch out for part 2!
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From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Ship_of_Zion
"The Old Ship of Zion" is a Christian hymn written by M. J. Cartwright sometime around 1889 (exact date not known), played to a tune written by Daniel B. Towner."
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAWG0l-9wsg&t=4s for Part II which is a video of Pastor Robert Welch praying.

Note: Royalty_Spinz, a commenter in the discussion thread for Part II, wrote in 2014 "My home pastor of Little Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Decatur Ga Dr. Robert S. Welch! Yes sir!  Little Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Decatur Ga"

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Example #3: The Jackson Southernaires - The Old Ship Of Zion



malacomg, Published on Nov 2, 2010

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