The 5th Annual Singing at the Old Fields

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee
Saturday, November 5, 2011

Lovely day out, 60℉ with sunshine. There were about 30 singers, some of whom haven't been our way in a long time, and we were glad to see them. It was a strong singing with a good spirit.

The first session was all from The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition (sometimes tagged `CH10' later on).

After leading 323, Holy Manna, Don Wiley opened with prayer.
Chad Bogart offered words of welcome.
21, Webster - Don Wiley
61t, North Carolina - Julianne Wiley
171, Sessions - Leslie Booher
493b, Day-Star - Eddie Mash
215, In That Morning - Scott Swanton
85, Mercy Seat - Dan McCarter
360, The Saints Bound for Heaven - Jeff Farr
44t, Morning Sun - Mary Baumeister
95, Canaan's Land - Chris Wilhelm
179, Traveling On - Judy Jones
393b, China - Alexander Garden

Break

For the second session, all the songs were from New Harp of Columbia, Restored Edition, 2001 (sometimes tagged `NHC' later on).

143, Wondrous Love - David Sarten
53b, Dundee - Reba Clabo
154, Yarmouth - Don Wiley
A41, Sweet Rivers - Julianne Wiley
114t, Zion - Leslie Booher
116, Mile's Lane - Eddie Mash
117, Coronation - Scott Swanton
14, Mear - Dan McCarter
140, Hasten, Sinner, to be Wise - Jeff Farr
121, Seaman - Mary Baumeister
A104, The Pilgrim's Lot - Chris Wilhelm
13, Reflection - Alexander Garden
A22, Detroit - David Sarten
42, Lenox - Don Wiley
11, Old Hundred - Julianne Wiley
Blessing - Eddie Mash

Lunch

The afternoon sessions were Leader's Choice of books.
459t (CH10), All-Saints - Don Wiley
184 (NHC), Watchman! Tell Us of the Night - Leslie Booher
546b (CH10), Oak Grove - Eddie Mash
287 (CH10), Indian Convert - Scott Swanton
313 (CH10), Bruce's Address - Dan McCarter
316 (CH10), This Heavy Load - Jeff Farr, in honor of our lunch
77b (CHw), Cambridge - Mary Baumeister
256t (CH10), Pleading Savior - Chris Wilhelm
143 (CH10), Farther Along - Judy Jones
191 (CH10), Oh! Turn, Sinner - Alexander Garden
339 (CH10), Samanthra - Rhodyjane Meadows
125b (NHC), New Haven - Reba Clabo
In a brief business meeting, Don Wiley was elected Chairman; Leslie Booher, Secretary.

Break

214 (CH10), Hosanna - Don Wiley
269t (CH10), Restoration - Julianne Wiley, words 'Cradle Hymn' (Isaac Watts)
55b (CH10), Idumea - Leslie Booher
367 (CH10), David's Lamentation - Kelly Garden and Alexander Garden and Justified Garden
168b (CH10), Sunrise - Eddie Mash
206 (NHC), Western Mount Pleasant - Jeff Farr
136 (CH10), Sherburne - Mary Baumeister
160 (CH10), The Saint's Delight - Chris Wilhelm
491 (CH10), Nashville - Alexander Garden
507t (CH10), Union - Rhodyjane Meadows
315 (CH10), David's Victory - Kelly Garden and Alexander Garden and Justified Garden
117 (CH10), Angel Band - Scott Swanton (words only)
Announcements
200 (CH10), Parting Hand - Don Wiley
Closing prayer - Scott Swanton.

Minutes: Leslie Booher
(Cambridge and Restoration, from handouts)

We appreciate the park's continuing support of this singing and wish park manager Jennifer Bauer well on her recovery from an auto accident.