I love the way you sing this song. The first time that I actually heard this song, was in third grade, right after my mother had committed suicide. I was eight years old. My teacher played this song, while we were in class, during rest time. It was just what I needed. Praise God, and God bless you.
Beyond a doubt, the best version of this wonderful piece I've ever heard. Such expressiveness and power. Hope you're still doing wonderful things, Steve!
Wish I were there to hear it live. Our high school chorus sung this song decades ago and the message still rings through to me today. Thanks for this post, awesome voice.
This is beautiful! I am a member of my local youth theatre's singing company and we rehearsed this song yet never performed it. I did not truly understand or liked this song until seeing this video!!! This perforance and rendition of the song gives me hope!!! Just like your beautiful performance on Easter at Madison Mission so thank you Mr. Mackey and please keep using your talents for the love of God!!!!!
he's got a really unique voice....I like that he's got a diverse voice to because I heard him singing maxwell "a woman's work" which completely differs from this song. But he sounds excellent. What a beautiful song
i see where several people has asked this question already but i don't see a response to the question so because i love the arrangement too I would like to know.....Where Can I Find An Arrangement like the one being used in the video? I would so love to sing this at my church but i can't seem to locate the sheet music arrangement mr. mackey is using. please advise. thank U
wow!! blown away for sure the first time i ever heard this it was by mahalia jackson i still prefer her version i mean shes mahalia right? but this guy? wow!!
Isabella Novosel I'm sure there are many versions, but the purpose of these songs were to pass messages through slaves. The true "original" version I'm sure was a'cappella from some slave. These songs are still common in Black churches, as they have been in mine. Think about the song, "Wade In the Water", which guide the slaves to take to the water. Just look up Negro Spirituals. They have been modernized and arranged with instruments, but the original "writers" of the song probably were not allowed to read and write as slaves. "Keep your hand on the plow and hold on..." serves to encourage one not to give up, for the slaves to keep going, and to remind them of how Jesus saves. Slaves were constantly stripped from there families, their cultures, everything but their faith. Spirituals and faith in God is what kept them going, and continues to keep us going....
@zinnialovey Saying, "...I'm married", unfortunately is not an absolute indication of faithfulness. Many men and women are willing to violate their vows and the vows of others. How another WOMAN [especially a woman] could KNOWINGLY be intimate with another woman's husband, is so selfish and foolish and loveless. A coworker once admitted, having a baby by a married father and expressed indignation when he did not come by her house or give her extra money.
I love the way you sing this song. The first time that I actually heard this song, was in third grade, right after my mother had committed suicide. I was eight years old. My teacher played this song, while we were in class, during rest time. It was just what I needed. Praise God, and God bless you.
9 yrs later - please sing it now, Mr. Beautiful Voice.
Beyond a doubt, the best version of this wonderful piece I've ever heard. Such expressiveness and power. Hope you're still doing wonderful things, Steve!
Truly Blessed!!! Rich in tone and long in breath!!! Amazing!!!
YOu betta sang that song Stevie!!!! Love you!
Wish I were there to hear it live. Our high school chorus sung this song decades ago and the message still rings through to me today. Thanks for this post, awesome voice.
Here I go in 2021... hold on The Most High fights for Yasharal! Love this
Just spectacular. I'm MORE than moved.
Same here bro
what the heck, i didnt know that someone could sound so good singing this song solo, i am just blown away
Beautiful!
What a fantastic voice!
Great job singing. I love it! The song was sung in the movie Harriett
Simply beautiful 😌
I'm holding; I'm holding! yessuh! Glory! Waiting for the CD bro.
phenomenal job! this is my fav song right now b/c the harriet movie. Her story is amazing, the most amazing part her faith.
SIMPLY STUNNING!
Beautifully inspiring arrangement and presentation, thank you so much for posting! One love PEACE Please Educate All Children Everywhere
It is difficult when ur this good and time after time turn down offers to sing secular music for so much more money. He knows whats important!
What a voice! I love gospel songs and this is a great rendition.
This is beautiful! I am a member of my local youth theatre's singing company and we rehearsed this song yet never performed it. I did not truly understand or liked this song until seeing this video!!! This perforance and rendition of the song gives me hope!!! Just like your beautiful performance on Easter at Madison Mission so thank you Mr. Mackey and please keep using your talents for the love of God!!!!!
I love this guy
wow... that was simply amazing! ^_^ I loved every second of it!
wow... very powerful... and awsome.
Awesome!!
I love this, it's angelic. beautiful voice and performance!
Sing it Stevie! #greatjob
this is really good
beautiful
I'll I have to say is..... AWESOME!!!!
he's got a really unique voice....I like that he's got a diverse voice to because I heard him singing maxwell "a woman's work" which completely differs from this song. But he sounds excellent. What a beautiful song
superb!
Nice voice and singing! :)
5*!
gorgeous singing. please share the arranger of this piece if you can.
Wow! Can you come to my church and sing this ?? LOL
Sing!!!
@funkateerkitty It was Elihu Trusty.His video is already on youtube.
Magnificent! (I didn't know Barack could sing so well.}
Chills
i see where several people has asked this question already but i don't see a response to the question so because i love the arrangement too I would like to know.....Where Can I Find An Arrangement like the one being used in the video? I would so love to sing this at my church but i can't seem to locate the sheet music arrangement mr. mackey is using. please advise. thank U
Where can I find this arrangement?
That harriet Tubman music yes
Please tell me where I can get the arrangement for this.
Fantastic! Would you have the sheet music for this version of yours or not?
SANG! [sic]
I'm in love with his voice and I'm married lol
What key is this?
saanng stevie!!
wow!! blown away for sure the first time i ever heard this it was by mahalia jackson i still prefer her version i mean shes mahalia right? but this guy? wow!!
Could you please share where I might find the sheet music for this arrangement? Thanks! :)
Who is the singer?
can somebody send me the lyrics
Holy shit this guy is great.
No one knows the REAL hand to the plow song and unless u see my latest vid of the song u never will!!!
i know a different version of it from choir class, but i dont know where its from.
Isabella Novosel I'm sure there are many versions, but the purpose of these songs were to pass messages through slaves. The true "original" version I'm sure was a'cappella from some slave. These songs are still common in Black churches, as they have been in mine. Think about the song, "Wade In the Water", which guide the slaves to take to the water. Just look up Negro Spirituals. They have been modernized and arranged with instruments, but the original "writers" of the song probably were not allowed to read and write as slaves. "Keep your hand on the plow and hold on..." serves to encourage one not to give up, for the slaves to keep going, and to remind them of how Jesus saves. Slaves were constantly stripped from there families, their cultures, everything but their faith. Spirituals and faith in God is what kept them going, and continues to keep us going....
PLAY JUSTIN!!!!
@zinnialovey Saying, "...I'm married", unfortunately is not an absolute indication of faithfulness. Many men and women are willing to violate their vows and the vows of others.
How another WOMAN [especially a woman] could KNOWINGLY be intimate with another woman's husband, is so selfish and foolish and loveless.
A coworker once admitted, having a baby by a married father and expressed indignation when he did not come by her house or give her extra money.
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Im in a happy healthy relationship... you are taking this way out of context so just forget I ever complimented you :/ God Bless
A white dude made this song.