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I'm Going There
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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I'm Going There by Charles Albert Tindley — Lyrics
1. Since I began to serve the Lord,
And to love His blessed word,
A child of heaven I've tried to be.
This world has been no friend to me.
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About I'm Going There
Charles Albert Tindley was a towering figure in early African American gospel music. A bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, he composed many hymns that expressed the struggles and spiritual hopes of his community. I'm Going There is a powerful example of his work, set here for SATB choir. The English text speaks of the trials of earthly life and the steadfast faith of a pilgrim journeying towards a heavenly home. The chorus, with its repeated affirmation 'I'm going there,' offers a message of unwavering hope and conviction.
