Christian Camp Songs & Chorus Hymns
I spent many years in my late teens and early twenties working at Christian Camps. I even met my husband at a Christian camp. These wonderful memories of great experiences make Christian camp songs very special to me.
On top of featuring an old hymn each month in what I call "Old Fashioned Sunday Hymn Sing" - I will also be featuring a chorus hymn every month - ENJOY!
This featured song is probably the first song that anyone thinks of when speaking about camp songs. The phrase "Kum ba yah" actually means "Come by here" - it was written for the purpose of asking God to "come by here" and help those in need. The original language of this song was "Gullah" - a creole language spoken by people living on the coast of South Carolina. This language has a base of both English & West Aftrican languages.
"..for where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them"
Matthew 18:20
This featured song is probably the first song that anyone thinks of when speaking about camp songs. The phrase "Kum ba yah" actually means "Come by here" - it was written for the purpose of asking God to "come by here" and help those in need. The original language of this song was "Gullah" - a creole language spoken by people living on the coast of South Carolina. This language has a base of both English & West Aftrican languages.
"..for where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them"
Matthew 18:20
Please take time to listen to both YouTube videos below the lyrics . The first version is the exact tune that I remember but with a few extra verses. The second version is a medley with two other songs and is slowed down incredibly, but the campfire is meant to be with this hymn - I can't imagine it any other way.
Kum Ba Yah
Kum Ba Yah
words & music by unknown (origin African American Spiritual Song)
but first recorded by: Robert Winslow Gordon
but first recorded by: Robert Winslow Gordon
1. Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah! Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah! Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah! O Lord, ----------- Kum ba yah!
2. Someone's crying, Lord, Kum ba yah! Someone's crying, Lord, Kum ba yah! Someone's crying, Lord, Kum ba yah! O Lord, ----------- Kum ba yah!
3. Someone's singing, Lord, Kum ba yah! Someone's singing, Lord, Kum ba yah! Someone's singing, Lord, Kum ba yah! O Lord, ----------- Kum ba yah!
4. Someone's praying, Lord, Kum ba yah! Someone's praying, Lord, Kum ba yah! Someone's praying, Lord, Kum ba yah! O Lord, ----------- Kum ba yah!
A special thanks to "#PeterPaulandMary" for sharing this with us on YouTube
A special thanks to "GaitherVEVO" for sharing this with us on YouTube
Other Camp Songs & Chorus Hymns:
A special thanks to "GaitherVEVO" for sharing this with us on YouTube
Other Camp Songs & Chorus Hymns:
Love the Lord Your God
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Father, I Adore You
Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Peace Like River
Pass It On
They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love
Easter Song
I Love You Lord
As the Deer Panteth for the Water
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Father, I Adore You
Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Peace Like River
Pass It On
They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love
Easter Song
I Love You Lord
As the Deer Panteth for the Water
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