8th Rotunda Singing

Alabama Department of Archives & History
Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama
Saturday, February 5, 2005

The eighth session of the Rotunda Singing was held on Saturday before the first Sunday in February at the Alabama State Capitol. Four books were used: The Sacred Harp, 1991 edition; The Christian Harmony ('Alabama book', Deason-Parris revision, 2002 printing); The Colored Sacred Harp; and The B. F. White Sacred Harp (Cooper Book), 1992 Revision.

The class was called to order by Chairman Jim Carnes, who welcomed everyone and gave recognition to members of the Alabama Arts Council, Joey Brackner and Steve Grauberger. Prayer was offered by Mauldin Richard.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Jim Carnes; Vice Chairman—Joey Brackner; Secretary—Judy Caudle.

The first session was held using The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition.
Leaders:
48t, Devotion - Jim Carnes
565, The Hill of Zion - Gary Smith
490, My Shepherd Guides - Wilton Donaldson
403, Heavenly Rest - Corene White
145b, Sweet Affliction - Robert Walker
140, Sweet Solitude - Judy Caudle
378t, Heavenly Port - Richard Mauldin and Dick Mauldin
30t, Love Divine - Colin Neel
73t, Cusseta - Sarah Smith
369, Send A Blessing - Bufrey Dean
145t, Warrenton - Gavin Blakeley
166, Still Better - Lara Kelly.

The second session was held from the Christian Harmony.
Leaders:
179, Traveling On - Billy Thompson
110, Volunteers - Retha Deason and Ressie Deason
31t, Home - Retha Deason and Ressie Deason
149, A Good Time Coming - John Etheridge
206, Prayer Meeting - Tim Cook
82b, Gospel Waves - Mako Cook
109, Not Made with Hands - Penina Kane
264, Harwell - Ruth Wyers
19, The Day of Days - Don Clark
253, Is It Far? - Herby Bailey.

RECESS

The third session was held using the Colored Sacred Harp.
Leaders:
43, Woods Bros. - Henry Jackson
59, It Is Finished - Rodney Ivey
9, Rejoice and Sing - Bernice Harvey
25, Jesus Rose - Joyce Belcher
46, Jackson - John Plunkett
19, My Mother's Gone - Steve Grauberger
   “Give Me Just a Little More Time” - Bernice Harvey and Joyce Belcher and John Etheridge and Rodney Ivey.

The fourth session was held using The B.F. White Sacred Harp, Revised Cooper Edition.
Leaders:
367, Dear Name! The Rock on Which I Stand - Karen Clark
567, Child of Thine - Bill Aplin
180, A Place for Children - Bobby Jackson
563, Jesus Is Mine - Sue Bunch
38t, Sessions - Greg Howard
516, Tallahassee - Bill Hogan
140, Chicago - Tommie Spurlock
36b, Ninety-Fifth Psalm - Wilburn Ellison.

Joey Brackner expressed his appreciation to the class for their patience and cooperation regarding the security measures in the Capitol Building this year. Prayer was offered by Bill Aplin.

LUNCH

The first afternoon session began with songs led from The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition.
Leaders:
436, Morning Sun - Jim Carnes
182, Newburgh - Elene Stovall
350, Nativity - Linda Thomas
203, Florida - Rodney Ivey
383, Eternal Day - Bridgett Hill
155, Northfield - Max Berueffy
273, Milford - Allison Ivey
192, Schenectady - Amber Davis
430, Arbacoochee - Chita Blakeley
313t, Concord - Jimmie Denney
336, Eternal Home - Becky Briggs
159, Wondrous Love - Bethanne Hill
498, The Resurrection Day - Marlin Beasley
335, Return Again - Alfred Jennings and Velma Walker.

The Christian Harmony book was used for the second afternoon session.
Leaders:
135, Raymond - Bill Hogan
355, Homeward Bound - Morgan Bunch
117, Angel Band - John Plunkett
178, That Beautiful Land - Marlin Beasley
64, Youthful Blessings - Stanley Smith
189, One by One - Karen Clark
184, Where We'll Never Grow Old - Steve Grauberger
204, (No song at that page no.) - John Etheridge
293, Lenox - Robert DuPree
85, (No song at that page no.) - Jonathan Blakeley.

The Colored Sacred Harp was used for the third afternoon session.
Leaders:
34, (No song at that page no.) - Henry Jackson
24, The Signs of the Judgement - John Etheridge
4, Prosperity - Stanley Smith
20, He Leads Me - Bernice Harvey
87, Florida Storm - Joyce Belcher
18, Alone - Kennon Smith
   “Give Me Just a Little More Time” - Bernice Harvey and Joyce Belcher and Henry Jackson (a trio; by special request).

The B.F. White Sacred Harp, Revised Cooper Edition was used for the fourth and final afternoon session.
Leaders:
401, Cuba - Frank Hataway
229, The Great Roll Call - Charlotte Bishop
388, The Happy Sailor - Uel Freeman
239, David's Lamentation - Kennon Smith
358, Murillo's Lesson - Ercyl Vidrine
559, Will You Meet Me? - Amber Davis and Allison Ivey
384, Longing for Heaven (Panting for Heaven) - Bernice Harvey
276, Bridgewater - Bridgett Hill
400, Struggle On - Henry Jackson.

Following announcements, Chairman Jim Carnes led 146, Hallelujah, as the closing song.
Marlin Beasley offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Jim Carnes; Vice Chairman—Joey Brackner; Secretary—Judy Caudle.