“Rock-a My Soul”
Description
"Rock-a my soul in the bosom of Abraham (x3), Oh, rock-a my soul," "When I went down to the valley to pray... My soul got happy and I stayed all day." "When I was a mourner just like you... I mourned and mourned till I come through."
Notes
The reference to Abraham's bosom alludes to the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). In 16:22, Lazarus dies and is carries to Abraham's bosom. Although the phrase does not occur elsewhere, it came to have the sense of "heaven." - RBW
Recordings
- Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet, "Rock My Soul" (Bluebird B-7804/Montgomery Ward M-7596, 1938; RCA Victor 20-2921, 1948; on Babylon)
- Taylor sisters, "Rock-a My Soul" (on HandMeDown2)
References
- BrownIII 573, "Good Lordy, Rocky My Soul" (1 text)
- Silber-FSWB, p. 357, "Rock-a My Soul" (1 text)
- Roud #11892
- BI, FSWB357B