The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 79, May, 1864 by Various
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Oh, roll, Jordan! roll, Jordan! roll, Jordan roll!
CHORUS. "Oh, roll, Jordan, roll! oh, roll, Jordan, roll! My soul arise in heab'n, Lord, Fur to hear de ven Jordan roll! "Little chil'en, learn to fear de Lord, And let your days be long. Oh, roll, Jordan! roll, Jordan! roll, Jordan, roll! CHORUS. "Oh, march, de angel, march! oh, march, de angel, march! My soul arise in heab'n, Lord, Fur to hear de ven Jordan roll!" The "Mr. Fuller" referred to was their former minister, to whom they seem to have been much attached. He is a Southerner, but loyal, and is now, I believe, living in Baltimore. After the sermon the minister called upon one of the elders, a gray-headed old man, to pray. His manner was very fervent and impressive, but his language was so broken that to our unaccustomed ears it was quite unintelligible. After the services the people gathered in groups outside, talking among themselves, and exchanging kindly greetings with the superintendents and teachers. In their bright handkerchiefs and white aprons they made a striking picture under the gray-mossed trees. We drove afterward a mile |
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