In the Mornin'

"In the Mornin'" is an arrangement by Charles Ives of a traditional hymn. Ives was inspired to arrange this song after hearing the melody sung unaccompanied by an African American woman.

Date: 1929Composer: Charles Ives

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    In the Mornin’
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    In the mornin’ when I rise,
    In the mornin’ when I rise,
    In the mornin’ when I rise,
    Give me Jesus!

    Give me Jesus!
    Give me Jesus!
    You can have all the world, but
    Give me Jesus!

    ‘Twixt the cradle and the grave,
    ‘Twixt the cradle and the grave,
    ‘Twixt the cradle and the grave,
    Give me Jesus!

    Give me Jesus!
    Give me Jesus!
    You can have all the world, but
    Give me Jesus!

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    Eleven Songs and Two Harmonizations

    Composer(s): Charles Ives

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