“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Historical references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
- cf. "Run Come See" (subject)
Recordings
- Unidentified men from Andros Island, "A Great Storm Pass Over" (AAFS 504 A, 1935; on LomaxCD1822-2)
References
- Roud #15622
- BI, RcAGSPO