1929

In the Mornin’

Composed by Charles Ives
"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.

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“In the Mornin'” (from “Eleven Songs and Two Harmonizations”)
Joshua Thomas, bass-baritone; Sarah Thune, piano2:08

Charles Ives

Composer

Traditional

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2022

Date

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Location

This recording was part of a concert during the American Song Institute 2022, which took place on the campus of the University of Michigan.

Text

In the Mornin’
Anonymous text

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!

Sheet Music

Eleven Songs and Two Harmonizations

Charles Ives
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