“A Great Storm Pass Over”

Description

A hurricane passes over Andros Island; for three days the sun is blotted out. The singer fixes his heart on Jesus; while many are crippled, wounded, or killed, he is spared. He tells sinners that the time of judgement is coming; they had better pray

Notes

While the storm described is the same one described in "Run Come See," this is an independent song. - PJS

Historical references

  • 1929 - The Bahamas are devastated by a hurricane with little or no advance warning. Many deaths and much damage results

Cross references

Recordings

  • Unidentified men from Andros Island, "A Great Storm Pass Over" (AAFS 504 A, 1935; on LomaxCD1822-2)

References

  1. Roud #15622
  2. BI, RcAGSPO

About

Author: "Tappy Toe" (nickname, real name unknown; Andros Island sponger)
Earliest date: 1935 (recording, men from Andros Island)
Found in: Bahamas