Shall We Gather At the River
by Lianne Schneider
Title
Shall We Gather At the River
Artist
Lianne Schneider
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Painting/photographic Art
Description
John Burroughs - "To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter; to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird's nest or a wildflower in spring - these are some of the rewards of the simple life."
The third in my "Simple Life" series that began with "Gimme That Ol' Time Religion." This piece, "Shall We Gather at the River" takes its inspiration from the old revival hymn of the same name. The tent revival meeting and river baptism may not be as common as they were in the early years of the last century, but the faith that was at the root of such rituals is still a mainstay in many parts of this country, particularly what is often referred to as "the Bible belt."
While the painting is titled after another old Gospel hymn, I could more easily envision what it represents listening to this song from the delightful movie, "O Brother Where Art Thou?" I hope you'll enjoy it.
Allison Krauss -- Down in the River to Pray
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSif77IVQdY
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the starry crown?
Good Lord show me the way!
O sisters let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O sisters let's go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the robe & crown?
Good Lord show me the way
O brothers let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
Come on brothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the starry crown?
Good Lord show me the way
O fathers let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O fathers let's go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the robe and crown?
Good Lord show me the way
O mothers let's go down
Come on down, don't you wanna go down?
Come on mothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the starry crown?
Good Lord show me the way
O sinners, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O sinners, let's go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the robe and crown?
Good Lord show me the way.
Credit: Seated girl - ramm_kittystock@deviantArt
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July 22nd, 2012
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Comments (86)
Sandra Pena de Ortiz
So beautifully presented! Congratulations for your feature in Memories and Nostalgia!
Lianne Schneider
Thank you so much Eti, Randy, Barbara and Bruce for the features in DAILY DOSE OF WISDOM, WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY, MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION and ALL THINGS ON THE ATLANTIC COAST. I'm so thrilled and honored.
Barbara Chichester
CONGRATULATIONS! Your work has been chosen to be Featured in MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION ...very well done!
Eti Reid
Beautiful creation Lianne, such a lovely feeling:) Proudly featured in Daily dose of wisdom!f/v