Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho
The Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet Lyrics
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Jericho, Jericho.
Joshua fit de battle of Jericho
And the walls come tumblin' down.
Good Morning Sister Mary,
Good morning Brother Joe.
Gonna tell you 'bout old Joshua
You can talk about your king of Gideon.
You can brag about your man of Saul,
But there's none like good old Joshua
For to make those old walls fall.
They tell me that the spear of Joshua
Was well nigh twelve foot long
And upon his hip was the doubvle-edged sword
And the man was gospel born.
Up to the walls of Jericho
He marched with spear in hand.
"Go blow dem ram's horns loud and clear
"For the battle am in my hand."
Then the ram-sheep's horns began to blow,
So loudly did they sound.
Then all God's children shouted out
And the walls come a-tumblin' down.
The song "Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho" is a spiritual that tells the story of Joshua, a Biblical figure who led the Israelites in a battle for the city of Jericho. The central theme of the song is the power of faith and the belief that with God's help, anything is possible. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, which makes them easy to remember and sing along to. It starts with "Joshua fit de battle of Jericho" and repeats this sentence several times throughout the song. The song celebrates Joshua as a hero and emphasizes the importance of following God's commands.
The first verse of the song introduces Sister Mary and Brother Joe and sets the scene for the story. The second verse praises Joshua and his strength and power. The third verse talks about the amazing spear and sword of Joshua, emphasizing his heroism and courage. The fourth verse recounts Joshua's approach to the walls of Jericho, complete with blowing rams' horns and shouting. The final verse tells how the walls of Jericho came tumbling down.
Overall, the song is a celebration of faith and the power of God to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles, as well as a tribute to a pivotal moment in biblical history. It is easy to see how this song could have served as a source of comfort and inspiration to African American slaves seeking hope and strength in the face of their own struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Joshua fit de battle of Jericho,
This song is about Joshua and his victory at the battle of Jericho.
Jericho, Jericho.
The battle took place in the city of Jericho.
Joshua fit de battle of Jericho
The song repeats its main message that Joshua led the battle at Jericho.
And the walls come tumblin' down.
Joshua and his people were able to make the walls surrounding Jericho fall down.
Good Morning Sister Mary,
The song addresses Sister Mary and Brother Joe as a way of introducing the story of Joshua and Jericho.
Good morning Brother Joe.
Brother Joe is also being addressed at the beginning of the song.
Gonna tell you 'bout old Joshua
The singer is going to tell the listeners about Joshua.
And the battle of Jericho.
The story is about the battle that took place at Jericho.
You can talk about your king of Gideon.
The song acknowledges other leaders like the king of Gideon.
You can brag about your man of Saul,
Saul was another popular figure at the time.
But there's none like good old Joshua
The song asserts that Joshua is distinct and special.
For to make those old walls fall.
Joshua was able to bring down the walls of Jericho through his leadership.
They tell me that the spear of Joshua
The song goes on to describe the spear of Joshua.
Was well nigh twelve foot long
The spear was almost 12 feet long.
And upon his hip was the double-edged sword
Joshua also had a double-edged sword on his hip.
And the man was gospel born.
Joshua was born to spread the good news.
Up to the walls of Jericho
Joshua and his people approached the walls of Jericho.
He marched with spear in hand.
Joshua was holding his spear as he approached the walls.
"Go blow dem ram's horns loud and clear
Joshua gave the order to blow the ram's horns.
"For the battle am in my hand."
Joshua expresses his confidence that he would win the battle.
Then the ram-sheep's horns began to blow,
The song describes how the horns were blown.
So loudly did they sound.
The horns were very loud.
Then all God's children shouted out
Everyone on Joshua's side shouted with joy and excitement.
And the walls come a-tumblin' down.
The walls of Jericho fell down as a result of Joshua's leadership and the people's faith in God.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Derric Johnson
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@son_oturum
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls came tumbling down
Hallelujah
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls came tumbling down
You may talk about the men of Gideon
You may talk about the men of Saul
But there's none like the good old Joshua
At the battle of Jericho
Hallelujah
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls came tumbling down
Hallelujah
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls came tumbling down
Up to the walls of Jericho
With sword drawn in his hand
Go blow them horns like Joshua
The battle is in my hands
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls came tumbling down
That mornin'
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls came tumbling down
Hallelujah
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Jericho Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
And the walls came tumbling down
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Jester Hairston
@squeezemyparticiple
I'm a barbershopper, so it's an incredible honor to be able to have immediate access to these recordings. This kind of music truly is the root of barbershop.
@robkunkel8833
I’m a 1925 Soprano sax open mic player. Guess what song will be in the middle of a solo. There’s a more New Orleans similar style version on YouTube by The Delta Rhythm Boys. Flashier. About the same era but crossover audience anticipated.
@chevydude658
Oh my goodness they are fantastic! WOW! I've heard them mentioned but I've never seen them. These are some classy cats.
@janlundekathleenginyard8607
My dad - Caleb Ginyard and my godfather Orlandus Wilson! All my love forever!
@MsAnna47
Really ??? that is awesome. Wonderful performance of this old favorite.
@wadisanaa
they were amazing.
@caydenkasongo3534
Is Caleb actually your father
@janlundekathleenginyard8607
@@caydenkasongo3534 Yes he is! My mum and he got married in London 1956!
@janlundekathleenginyard8607
@@lga4047 Thank you! /Kathleen
@bonganimiya1310
Thanks so much. My father sang in our Church quartet in the 70s and early 80s and they sang this very song and so happens this is the song I still recall them singing as a child. He passed away on October 2022. I think all their quartet has passed now. Im sure they were inspired by these ones - somebody threw our family records away. South African. 05.01.2024