[78-L] Johnny Standley

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At 20:52 02/05/2009, RayK wrote:


>Do we know when "THE BALLAD OF LYDIA PINKHAM" was written?  Was it before or
>after GRANDMA'S LYE SOAP?
>RayK

It would appear so as The Ballad of Lydia Pinkham was --quote--the 
unofficial regimental song of the Royal Tank Corps during the Second 
World War -unquote-- according to http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=13649

Other sources say that it was an early 20th century folk song. Lydia 
(and grandma too, no doubt!) was real!

Well --- one thing is for sure, according to a little note at the 
bottom of this website:

http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/ww/people_pinkham.html

Tthe 'ballad' was based on the gospel hymn I Will Sing of My 
Redeemer. Try it -- it works:


I will sing of my Redeemer and his wondrous love to me;
On the cruel cross He suffered, from the curse to set me free.

I will tell the wondrous story, how my lost estate to save,
In His boundless love and mercy, He the ransom freely gave.

I will praise my dear Redeemer, His triumphant power I'll tell,
How the victory He giveth over sin, and death, and hell.

I will sing of my Redeemer and His heavenly love for me;
He from death to life hath brought me, Son of God, with Him to be.

Refrain:
Sing, oh, sing of my redeemer, with His blood He purchased me,
On the cross He sealed my pardon, paid the debt, and made me free.

On that note -- its off to church where I am cantor --hmmm -- wonder 
if I can convincethe organ player to --- nah!

Here's lookin' up your address!

Tony