Seven Examples Of African American Gospelized Versions Of The 1906 Hymn "Hold to God's Unchanging Hand"

Kenton Rogers,  March 28, 2015

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Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post presents information about the Christian hymn "Hold To God's Unchanging Hand" also found as "Hold To His Hand".

This post also showcases seven YouTube examples of African American gospelized versions of that hymn.

The content of this post is presented for religious, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Jennie B. Wilson, the composer of the words for this hymn, and Franklin L. Eiland, the composer of the music for this hymn. Thanks to all those who are featured in these YouTube examples. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in these posts and thanks to the publishers of these examples on YouTube.
 
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LYRICS FOR THE HYMN "HOLD TO GOD'S UNCHANGING HAND"
From https://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Hold_to_Gods_Unchanging_Hand/

1. Time is filled with swift transition,
   Naught of earth unmoved can stand,
   Build your hopes on things eternal,
   Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
   • Refrain:
     Hold to God’s unchanging hand,
     Hold to God’s unchanging hand;
     Build your hopes on things eternal,
     Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
2. Trust in Him who will not leave you,
   Whatsoever years may bring,
   If by earthly friends forsaken
   Still more closely to Him cling.
3. Covet not this world’s vain riches
   That so rapidly decay,
   Seek to gain the heav’nly treasures,
   They will never pass away.
4. When your journey is completed,
   If to God you have been true,
   Fair and bright the home in glory
   Your enraptured soul will view.
   -snip-
   Click https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennie_Bain_Wilson for more information about Jennie B. Wilson.

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PANCOCOJAMS EDITOR'S NOTE
"Gospelized hymns" are hymns that are performed in a gospel style, particularly hymns that are performed in an African American gospel style.

Notice that these all of these examples of "Hold To God's Unchanging Hand" are African American gospelized versions of that hymn, but they aren't sung exactly the same way.

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SHOWCASE YOUTUBE EXAMPLE #2: Hold On To His Hand - Dorothy Norwood & Albertina Walker

Kadeem Graves, July 14, 2012

This is from the 1994 album "Feel Like..." Guest Soloist: Albertina Walker

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SHOWCASE YOUTUBE EXAMPLE #3 : Chris Turner - Hold To God's Unchanging Hand

Humble Is Da Way, May 10, 2013 chris leading songs at the new golden heights coc anniversary celebration in ft lauderdale fl.

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SHOWCASE YOUTUBE EXAMPLE #4 - " Hold To God's Unchanging Hand"

Afred Street Baptist Church, June 27, 2014

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SHOWCASE YOUTUBE EXAMPLE #5: "Hold To God's Unchanging Hand" (Live!)! (Old Time Gospel)



Truegospelman, Nov. 17, 2016

Traditional gospel music.

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SHOWCASE YOUTUBE EXAMPLE #6: Chicago Mass Choir - Hold to God's Unchanging Hand

ChicagoMassChoirVEVO, May 1, 2018 Music video by Chicago Mass Choir performing Hold to God's Unchanging Hand. (C) 2018 New Haven Records

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SHOWCASE YOUTUBE EXAMPLE #7: HOLD TO GOD'S "UNCHANGING" HAND- Carlton Pearson, Live At Azusa

The Son Of Man, May 9, 2018

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