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Rise and Shine (children's song)

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1908 lyrics of "We Will Rise and Shine" a later adaption of "We are Climbing Jacob's Ladder." The lyrics here feature a similar refrain of "Rise and Shine and Give God the Glory, Glory," which is used in the Arky camp song

Rise and Shine (And Give God Your Glory, Glory) also known as The Arky, Arky Song (Children of the Lord) is a humorous children's camp song about Noah's Ark.

History

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The song lyrics and tune are loosely adapted from the earlier African American Spiritual song,[1] "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder," which was written prior to 1825.[2] Later versions of "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" include the refrain "Rise and Shine and Give God the Glory, Glory."[3] The lyric is likely derived from a similar verse in the Book of Isaiah 60:1 which states: "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee" in reference to Zion.[4] According to some sources, such as Religious Folk Songs of the Hampton Institute, the earliest version of the children's song date to at least 1874, but the 1874 version does not include the Noah lyrics, which appear to have been added in the twentieth century.[5] Today the children's version of the song is commonly sung at various Sunday schools, scout camps and camps for Christian and Jewish children.[6] Notable folk artists such as Pete Seeger have covered the song.[7] The song is featured several times in the Veggietales film Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella, specifically as the code to open a secret passage in a scene that parodies Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

References

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  1. ^ Rhonda Burnette-Bletsch, Jon Morgan, Noah as Antihero: Darren Aronofsky’s Cinematic Deluge (2017)p. 50
  2. ^ Osbeck, Kenneth W. (1990). Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Kregel Publications. p. 95. ISBN 9780825434259
  3. ^ We Will Rise and Shine with lyrics and music arranged by Charlie D. Tillman in Songs of Pentecostal Power, Complete (1908), p. 284
  4. ^ Holy Bible, Book of Isaiah Chapter 60 verse 1
  5. ^ Dett/Fenner/Rathbun/Cleveland-ReligiousFolkSongsOfTheNegro-HamptonInstitute, pp. 198-199, "Rise an' Shine" (1 text, 1 tune; pp. 212-213 in the 1874 edition) http://www.fresnostate.edu/folklore/ballads/FSWB388A.html
  6. ^ Cheryl Silberberg Grossman, Suzy Engman, Jewish Literature for Children: A Teaching Guide (1985) p. 8
  7. ^ "Rise and Shine".