Tag: Old Time Religion

Hymn Story: Old Time Religion

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The Jubilee song, “Old Time Religion” has a long and complicated history that’s not very clear. Whether it originated as an English folk song or a spiritual is up for debate. It is believed that it dates back to at least 1873 or earlier. Charles Davis Tillman published the song after hearing it performed by African-Americans at a camp meeting […]

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Song Story: Give Me That Old Time Religion

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Have you ever felt unfulfilled in your life? That was the struggle with Charles Davis Tillman.  Born shortly after the end of the Civil War, to a Methodist Minister and his wife, he struggled to make his way in the world as a young adult.  After committing his life to Christ, he spent his life working for the Savior. One […]

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