“Ride On King Jesus” trad. arr. by Larry Fleming
Description
We sing at the Oasis Chorale Tenth Anniversary Reunion in Ohio in July 2013. This song can be found on our album Your Heart Shall Rejoice https://www.oasischorale.org/recordings/and-your-heart-shall-rejoice/
Text:
"Ride on, King Jesus! No man can hinder you.
Ride on, King Jesus, ride on. Ride to me.
When I look around me to find
Someone who is gentle and kind,
Someone who'll show me the way,
I look to Jesus, and I pray.
When I need someone to hear,
To help me conquer my fear,
When I can't find the way,
I look to Jesus, and I pray."
The Historic Faith · Hymn Companion
“Ride On King Jesus” trad. arr. by Larry Fleming
Words by Traditional African American spiritualMusic by Traditional African American spiritualWritten 19th centuryTune RIDE ON KING JESUS
When I look around me to find
Someone who is gentle and kind,
Someone who'll show me the way,
I look to Jesus, and I pray.
Ride on, King Jesus! No man can hinder you.
Ride on, King Jesus, ride on. Ride to me.
Story Behind the Song
“Ride On, King Jesus” is a traditional African American spiritual, transmitted orally and therefore found with varying texts and melodic forms. Its imagery presents Christ as the unconquerable King, drawing on biblical pictures of Jesus’ triumphal entry and the victorious rider called King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The song has been widely arranged for choirs by composers including Hall Johnson, Moses Hogan, and Larry Fleming.
Scripture
Found In
Lift Every Voice and Sing II, African American Heritage Hymnal, American Negro Songs and Spirituals