Church, I'm Fully Saved To-Day
"Church, I'm Fully Saved To-Day" is a gospel blues song recorded by Blind Willie Johnson in 1930, with backing vocals by Willie B. Harris, sometimes identified as his first wife. It was released on Columbia 14582-D, as B-side to "The Soul of a Man".[1] The song is derived from the hymn "Fully Saved Today" by William J. Henry (words) and Clarence E. Hunter (music), published in 1911, and follows a call-and-response format.
| "Church, I'm Fully Saved To-Day" | |
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| Single by Blind Willie Johnson | |
| Released | 1930 |
| Recorded | Atlanta, Georgia, April 20, 1930 |
| Genre | Gospel blues |
| Length | 3:13 |
| Label | Columbia |
| Songwriter(s) | Unknown |
The subject-matter is said to be Psalm 96:2, "Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day".[2] The words of the verses of hymn and song differ, but the refrains are similar. This is the refrain of the hymn:[3]
I am fully saved today,
I am in the narrow way;
And no evil can betide,
For I’m walking by my Savior’s side.
References
- Charters, Samuel (1993). The Complete Blind Willie Johnson (CD booklet). Blind Willie Johnson. New York City: Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings. C2K 52835.
- "Fully Saved Today". timelesstruths.org. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
- "Fully Saved Today". hymnary.org. Retrieved January 31, 2015.