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==Music files==
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{{Pub|1|1882|in ''Revival Hymns and Plantation Melodies''}}
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'''Description:''' A folk song of unknown origin, apparently first published in 1882; the words first published in 1858 (Garst 1980).  
'''Description:''' A {{CiteCat|Folk hymns|folk hymn}} of unknown origin, apparently first published in 1882; the words first published in 1858 (Garst 1980). However, Boni (1947) says: "After the Revolutionary War, this spiritual sprang up all through the southern mountains … and appears  
However, Boni (1947) says: "After the Revolutionary War, this spiritual sprang up all through the southern mountains … and appears  
in the old shape-note hymn books of the period. This is a version sung by the early settlers of De Kalb County, Texas." So far, it has  
in the old shape-note hymn books of the period. This is a version sung by the early settlers of De Kalb County, Texas." So far, it has  
not been found in any nineteenth-century shapenote book. A version appears in The Sacred Harp in 1935 and following editions,  
not been found in any nineteenth-century shapenote book. A version appears in The Sacred Harp in 1935 and following editions,  
arranged by John M. Dye. There are several versions of the words.
arranged by John M. Dye. There are several versions of the words.
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Editor: Joseph Knapicius (submitted 2021-02-24).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 69 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Arranged for SSA.
  • (Posted 2021-02-23)  CPDL #63129:         
Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2021-02-23).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 52 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: For one part, arranged by William T. Dale, 1893, in 3:4 time (E minor). Four stanzas, as in Dale 1893.
Editor: Joseph Knapicius (submitted 2021-02-22).   Score information: Letter, 5 pages, 94 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Vocal arrangement in 3:4 time (D minor) for four parts SATB, a cappella.
  • (Posted 2021-02-22)  CPDL #63119:     
Editor: Joseph Knapicius (submitted 2021-02-22).   Score information: Letter, 11 pages, 337 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Jazz arrangement in 4:4 time (G minor) for five woodwinds.

General Information

Title: Wayfaring Stranger
Composer: Anonymous (Traditional)
Lyricist: Anonymous

Genre: SacredFolksong   Meter: 98. 98

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1882 in Revival Hymns and Plantation Melodies

Description: A folk hymn of unknown origin, apparently first published in 1882; the words first published in 1858 (Garst 1980). However, Boni (1947) says: "After the Revolutionary War, this spiritual sprang up all through the southern mountains … and appears in the old shape-note hymn books of the period. This is a version sung by the early settlers of De Kalb County, Texas." So far, it has not been found in any nineteenth-century shapenote book. A version appears in The Sacred Harp in 1935 and following editions, arranged by John M. Dye. There are several versions of the words.

References

  • Bever, Joseph. 1858. The Christian Songster. Dayton, Ohio: United Brethren in Christ.
  • Boni, Margaret B. 1947. Fireside Book of Folk Songs. New York, New York: Simon and Schuster.
  • Dale, William T. 1893. Times of Refreshing. Macon, Georgia: G. W. Burke.
  • Garst, John F. 1980. Poor Wayfaring Stranger – Early Publications. The Hymn 31(2):97-101.
  • Taylor, Marshall W. 1882. Revival Hymns and Plantation Melodies. Cincinnati, Ohio: Taylor and Echols.
  • Tillman, Charlie D. 1891. The Revival. Williston, South Carolina: Author.

External links

Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at I am a poor wayfaring stranger.