Mississippi State State Sacred Harp Singing Convention

Antioch Primitive Baptist Church
Forest, Scott County, Mississippi
Saturday, August 21, 2010 and Sunday, August 22, 2010

Four books were used during the weekend:
The Christian Harmony ('Alabama book', Deason-Parris revision, 2002 printing),
The B. F. White Sacred Harp (Cooper Book), 2006 Revision,
The Sacred Harp, J. L. White 4th Edition with Supplement, 1911, republished 2007, and
The Sacred Harp, 1991 edition.

Saturday, August 21

The 82nd session of the Mississippi State Sacred Harp Singing Convention began with President Mark Davis calling the meeting to order and leading 37b (SH), Liverpool.
Everyone was welcomed. Arlon Gardner offered the opening prayer. Mark Davis led 106 (SH), Ecstasy.
President Davis appointed Nancy Van Den Akker and Bobby Caldwell to the arranging committee.

Leaders:
332, Sons of Sorrow - John Van Horn
484 (CB), My Country 'Tis of Thee (America) - Darlene Reynolds and Patricia Ingram
490, My Shepherd Guides - Darlene Reynolds
277, Antioch - Arlon Gardner and Peth Gardner and Samantha Gardner and Lynn Dennis
67, Columbus.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: President—Mark Davis; Vice President—John Van Horn; Secretary—Jean Gray; Assistant Secretary—Darlene Reynolds; Chaplains—Arlon Gardner and W.M. Allen.

Leaders:
54 (AL), My Trust - John Merritt
429, Christian's Delight
326 (AL), Royal Proclamation - Bill Hollingsworth
230 (AL), ('t'op or 'b'ottom of the page?)
430, Arbacoochee - Hugh Bill McGuire
200, Edom
203, Florida - Hugh McGuire
215, New Topia
142, Stratfield - Robert Vaughn
224, Save, Lord, or We Perish
460, Sardis - Wanda Gregg
28b, Wells.
President Davis appointed Hugh McGuire and Henry McGuire to the Business and Credentials Committee.

RECESS

The class was brought back together by John Van Horn leading 30t (SH), Love Divine.
Leaders:
281b (AL), Palmetto - Gary Smith
255 (AL), Watchman (Second)
155, Northfield - Dennis Cranford
128, The Promised Land
85b (AL), Mercy Seat - Sarah Smith
59b (AL), Dove of Peace
347, Christian's Farewell - Andrew Farris
66, Jordan (First)
384, Panting for Heaven - Nancy Van Den Akker
515, Federal Street
109 (AL), Not Made with Hands - Seth Holloway
117 (AL), Angel Band
178, Africa - Susan Dickey
59, Holy Manna.

President Davis appointed John Hollingsworth and Wanda Gregg to the Memorial Committee. Hugh Bill McGuire and Arlon Gardner were appointed to the Location Committee. The blessing for the noon meal was offered by John Hollingsworth.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was called to order by Mark Davis leading 328, Praise God.
Leaders:
495, The Midnight Cry - Regina Derstine
349, A Cross for Me
442, New Jordan - Warren Steel
422t (CB), A Song of Texas
354b, Happy Land - Emily Mayes Massey
145b, Sweet Affliction
504, Wood Street - Henry McGuire
543, Thou Art God
480, Redemption - Ann Steel
378b, Never Turn Back
216t (AL), O, Save - Bobby Caldwell
55b (AL), Idumea
393t (CB), I'm Wandering To and Fro - Linda Funderburk
505 (CB), Cleansing Fountain
468 (CB), Sweet Thought - Robert Vaughn
521 (CB), A Golden Crown to Wear
519 (WB), Land of Beulah - Mark Davis (for Alfred Bailey)
236, Easter Anthem.

RECESS Mark Davis led 411 (SH), Morning Prayer, to bring the class back to order.
Leaders:
434, Fillmore - John Hollingsworth
182, Newburgh
358, Murillo's Lesson - Lynn Dennis
75, I Would See Jesus
143 (AL), Farther Along - Kurt Braun
392 (CB), Little Pilgrim - John Merritt and Nanette Olivier
522 (CB), Shades of Night - John Merritt and Robert Vaughn
285t, Arnold - Ann Steel and Warren Steel.

Announcements were made. Mark Davis led 313b (SH), Cobb, as the closing song.
   “The Drone” was sung, and prayer was offered by Arlon Gardner.

Sunday, August 22

President Mark Davis opened the Sunday session of the Mississippi State Sacred Harp Singing Convention by leading 57 (SH), Christian Soldier.
He welcomed everyone. Arlon Gardner called on John Van Horn to offer the opening prayer. President Davis appointed Seth Holloway and Gary Smith to the Resolutions Committee.

Leaders:
65, Sweet Prospect - Mark Davis
448t, Consecration - John Van Horn
410t, The Dying Californian
569b, Sacred Throne - Darlene Reynolds
142 (AL), The Solid Rock - Darlene Reynolds and John Van Horn
138 (AL), Rest in the Kingdom - Arlon Gardner
163t, Morning
40, Lenox - Hugh Bill McGuire
73t, Cusseta
72b, Bellevue - John Hollingsworth
354t, Lebanon
265 (AL), Mourner's Lamentation - Bill Hollingsworth
266 (AL), Chrystler's Field
79, The Old Ship of Zion - Natalie Davis
101t, Canaan's Land
238 (AL), Child's Wish - Sarah Smith
239t (AL), Soft Music.

RECESS

The class was brought back to order by Mark Davis leading 150 (SH), Amity.
Leaders:
129 (AL), Coronation - Gary Smith
46t (AL), The Hill of Zion
380 (AL), Christian Song - Seth Holloway
369 (AL), Easter Anthem
34b, St. Thomas - George Easley
60 (WB), Nearer Home
511 (WB), Willie - Hugh McGuire
82t, Bound For Canaan.
Arlon Gardner called on Bill Hollingsworth to offer prayer.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was opened by President Davis leading 273 (SH), Milford.
Leaders:
532, Peace and Joy - Henry McGuire
492 (WB), Love at Home
460, Sardis - Lynn Dennis
546, My Brightest Days
184 (AL), Where We'll Never Grow Old - Emily Mayes Massey
86t (AL), Ortonville
264 (AL), Harwell - Regina Derstine
250 (AL), Realms of the Blest
131 (AL), Will You Meet Me?
282, I'm Going Home - John Van Horn
487t (WB), Manoah - Bill Hollingsworth
415, Easter Morn - John Hollingsworth
336t (CB), Hester - Gary Smith
77 (AL), How Beautiful Heaven Must Be - Sarah Smith
388, The Happy Sailor - Seth Holloway.

The memorial lesson was conducted by John Hollingsworth and Wanda Gregg. John Hollingsworth read the names of the following deceased:
Billy Williams, Corene White—Alabama; George Seiler—New York; Marsha Hedrick, Lavelle Scarborough—Mississippi; Giles Carter—South Carolina. John led 95b (CB), The Christian's Love.
Arlon Gardner closed the memorial service with prayer.

The Business and Credentials Committee (Hugh McGuire and Henry McGuire) gave the financial report. Motion and second for donation of money as follows: $250.00 Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association for Camp Fasola Scholarship; $40.00 to WCPC Sacred Harp Hour Radio Program; $300.00 to Antioch Primitive Baptist Church.

The Resolutions Committee (Gary Smith and Seth Holloway) gave the resolutions. The eighty-second meeting of the Mississippi State Sacred Harp Singing Convention met and resolve the following: We thank God for the ability and willingness to come together to sing; we thank Antioch Primitive Baptist Church for extending their hospitality, and for the use of this wonderful building; thanks to people who came from near and far to sing together; we thank all who helped provide a bountiful lunch both days. We resolve to carry the words from “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” with us until we meet again next year to join our hearts and voices. Motion and second to accept all committee reports and dispense the committees.

RECESS

The class was brought back together by Mark Davis leading 176t (SH), Ragan.
Leaders:
376, Help Me to Sing - Peth Gardner and Arlon Gardner
491 (WB), ('t'op or 'b'ottom of the page?) - Hugh McGuire
50 (AL), Cranbrook - Bill Hollingsworth
51 (AL), Lonsdale - Emily Mayes Massey
494 (WB), Don't Grieve Your Mother - Hugh Bill McGuire
138t (WB), Song to the Lamb
64 (AL), Youthful Blessings - Natalie Davis.

Announcements were made.    “The Drone” was the closing song.
Arlon Gardner offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

President—Mark Davis; Vice President—John Van Horn; Secretaries—Jean Gray.