Joe Beasley Memorial Singing (multi-book)

Concord Primitive Baptist Church
Winfield, Alabama
Saturday, December 11, 2004 and Sunday, December 12, 2004

Saturday, December 11

The tenth annual Joe Beasley Memorial Singing was called to order by Marlin Beasley leading 32t, Corinth.
The morning prayer was offered by Elder J.L. Hopper.

Marlin Beasley explained the order of singing for the day: the first session would be from The Sacred Harp, 1991 edition; the second session from The B. F. White Sacred Harp (Cooper Book), 2000 Revision; the third session from The Christian Harmony ('Alabama book', Deason-Parris revision, 2002 printing); and the fourth session from The Primitive Hymns: Spiritual Songs and Sacred Poems (Lloyd's); closing with The Sacred Harp (1991) as time allowed. Marlin Beasley then led 40, Lenox.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—John Beasley; Vice Chairman—Richard Schmeidler; Secretary—Sandie Scott; Arranging Committee—Josie Hyde.

Leaders:
33b, Abbeville - John Beasley
66, Jordan (First) - Richard Schmeidler
282, I'm Going Home - Sandie Scott
106, Ecstasy - Loretta Whitman
124, Lover of the Lord
145b, Sweet Affliction - Ivalene Donaldson and Wilton Donaldson
142, Stratfield - Brenda Merritt
81b, Cookham - Tim Reynolds
81t, Beach Spring - Nellie Reynolds
35, Saints Bound for Heaven - Lee Bradley
270, Confidence - Cathryn Baker and Marlin Beasley
75, I Would See Jesus - Travis Keeton
129, Heavenly Armor
448b, The Grieved Soul - Charlotte Ehrman
212, Sharon - Jim Helke
200, Edom - Julietta Haynes
216, Delight
152, Shepherds Rejoice - Tim Cook.

RECESS

The Cooper book was used in the second session.
Leaders:
386, Carry Me Home - John Merritt
519b, My Mother's Gone - Sarah Beasley Smith
507b, The Glory of the Cross - Gary Smith
505, Cleansing Fountain - Jimmie Gilmore and Pam Baker
488, Unity - George Seiler
571, Not Made With Hands - Becky Beasley Briggs and David (Chug) Beasley
149, The Trumpet - Elder J.L. Hopper
98, Glory Shone Around - Judy Caudle
303, The Fountain - John Redman
196 (LD)
410, Willie - Glenda Hopper.
The blessing for lunch was offered by Elder J.L. Hopper.

LUNCH

The Christian Harmony was used in this session. Marlin Beasley called the class to order leading 216, ('t'op or 'b'ottom?).
Leaders:
70b, Brown - Mako Cook
67b, Dundee
59t, Mear - Roy Turrentine
131, Will You Meet Me? - Brenda Merritt
172, The Grand Highway - Elder J.L. Hopper and Glenda Hopper and Judy Caudle
59b, Dove of Peace - Velton Chafin
117, Angel Band
248, Twilight is Falling - Dorothea McGowan
77, How Beautiful Heaven Must Be - Josie Hyde and John Hyde
36t, Lovely Vine - Tim Cook
322, Among that Band
82b, Gospel Waves - Mako Cook.

RECESS

The Lloyd's Hymnal was (mostly) used for the final session.
Leaders:
333 - Jimmie Gilmore and Pam Baker
305 - Jim Helke
424 - Marlin Beasley
382
440
6 - Elder J.L. Hopper
380 - Ann Beasley Ballard
151 (NHC), Pleyel's Hymn (Second) - Cora Sweatt
217 (SH), Ballstown - Jean Seiler
46 (SH), Let Us Sing - John Beasley and Richard Schmeidler.

After announcements were made, Elder J.L. Hopper dismissed the class with prayer.

Sunday, December 12

(Sunday was entirely Sacred Harp.)

Richard Schmeidler called the class to order leading 34b, St. Thomas.
The morning prayer was offered by Danny Creel.
Leaders:
176t, Ragan - Sandie Scott
475, A Thankful Heart - Josie Hyde
229, Irwinton - Wilton Donaldson
460, Sardis - Becky Beasley Briggs
63, Coronation - Robert Chambless
186, Sherburne - Cathryn Baker
79, The Old Ship of Zion - James Wagner and "sons (James and John)"
480, Redemption
142, Stratfield - Amanda Denson
134, The Christian's Hope - David Carlton
99, Gospel Trumpet - Brenda Peña
124, Lover of the Lord - John Hyde
268, David's Lamentation - Virginia Douglas
334, Oh Come Away - Lee Bradley
335, Return Again - Elizabeth Keeton
517, Mars Hill - Max Berueffy
344, Rainbow - Charlotte Ehrman
532, Peace and Joy - Jim Helke
384, Panting for Heaven - Emily Creel
225b, Christmas Anthem - John Plunkett
406, New Harmony - Faye Donaldson
54, The Blessed Lamb - Guy Bankes
273, Milford - Jean Seiler
196, Alabama - John Merritt
383, Eternal Day - Bridgette Hill
39t, Detroit - Ricky Beasley.

RECESS

The class resumed singing with John Beasley leading 67, Columbus.
Leaders:
222, Ocean - Danny Creel
55, Sister's Farewell - Judy Chambless
159, Wondrous Love - George Seiler
192, Schenectady - Brenda Merritt
57, Christian Soldier - John Redman
300, Calvary - Jayne Fulmar
358, Murillo's Lesson - Richard Mauldin and Ruby Mauldin
129, Heavenly Armor - Sarah Beasley Smith
285t, Arnold - Glenn Keeton
172, Harmony - Julietta Haynes
47b, Idumea - David (Chug) Beasley
392, Manchester - Travis Keeton
254, Rose of Sharon - Richard Schmeidler
498, The Resurrection Day - Marlin Beasley.
The blessing for the noon meal was offered by George Seiler.

LUNCH

Travis Keeton brought the afternoon session to order leading 343, Happy Home.
Leaders:
270, Confidence - Earl Ballinger
218, Mount Pleasant - Dorothea McGowan
61, Sweet Rivers - David (Chug) Beasley
440, North Salem - Amber Davis
223, Portuguese Hymn - Larry Ballinger.

The memorial lesson was held with Sarah Beasley Smith speaking for the deceased, and Jim Helke leading 235, Long Sought Home, in their memory.

Gary Smith spoke for the sick and shut-ins, and John Plunkett led 330b, Fellowship, in their honor.
Amanda Denson led 385b, Can I Leave You?, by special request.
Danny Creel closed the memorial with prayer.

Leaders:
376, Help Me to Sing - Warren Steel
127, Green Fields - Cora Sweatt
145b, Sweet Affliction - Ila Ingle
81t, Beach Spring - Alvin (Bunk) Beasley
546, My Brightest Days - Lisa Geist
354b, Happy Land - Dustin McGowan and "James Wagner and Jr."
340, Odem (Second) - Nellie Alexander
143, Pleyel's Hymn (First) - Loretta Whitman
565, The Hill of Zion - Gary Smith and Floyd Smith (Gary's father)
318, Present Joys - Ann Beasley Ballard
152, Shepherds Rejoice - Juanita Beasley and Marlin Beasley
388, The Happy Sailor - Seth Holloway.

After announcements were made, John Beasley and Richard Schmeidler led 146, Hallelujah, as the closing song.
George Seiler offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—John Beasley; Vice Chairman—Richard Schmeidler; Secretary—Sandie Scott.