Snake handling ceremony from the docu "Holy Ghost People" (1967)

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  • @zoyakeys1147
    @zoyakeys1147 Рік тому +4

    First song is their own doctored up version of "Sing O Barren Sing" with some verses i dont recognise:
    Sing oh barren sing
    Thou who wouldst not bear,
    You shall have a song
    For all men everywhere.
    The river of life within
    Is calling out to say,
    Sing oh barren sing
    For this is God's new day.
    A nation shall be born in a day
    All around that city of God,
    When john was on the isle of Patmos
    He received a revelation from God.
    (Cant make out third verse)
    A nation shall be born in a day, (2x)
    When Zion travails she shall bring forth
    A nation shall be birn in a day.
    They also add a stanza of
    Walking in the light of the Lord (2x)
    Im walking in the light that shines by night
    Im walking in the light of the Lord.
    Second song is "Go Down Moses"

    • @dyingforbadmusic
      @dyingforbadmusic  Рік тому

      Thanks for this valuable information! Much appreciated!

  • @jasonburrell3508
    @jasonburrell3508 4 роки тому +21

    I love this music!

    • @Icykaleidescope
      @Icykaleidescope 4 роки тому +2

      What hymn are they singing?

    • @jasonburrell3508
      @jasonburrell3508 4 роки тому +1

      I'm not real sure, but I love it

    • @jasonburrell3508
      @jasonburrell3508 2 роки тому

      I know I've herd it

    • @dyingforbadmusic
      @dyingforbadmusic  Рік тому

      @@Icykaleidescope Sing O Barren Sing and Go Down Moses. See comment by @Zoya Keys ua-cam.com/video/hM2eFXsbToM/v-deo.html&lc=UgxnbL72TFdO9lf_ZiB4AaABAg

  • @williamwalker8201
    @williamwalker8201 Рік тому +9

    I'd never miss a Sunday if church was like this.

  • @charliemcelwain8874
    @charliemcelwain8874 Рік тому +6

    We know how to have a good time in the lord God bless West Virginia churches and her people 🙏

  • @andrewgriggs7604
    @andrewgriggs7604 4 роки тому +11

    Poor snakes! Snakes like to spend their time in burrows and in the underbrush. The snakes must be driven insane in the midst of all those people.

    • @kathleendickerson9602
      @kathleendickerson9602 Рік тому +1

      Animal abuse!!!!

    • @ronaldshank7589
      @ronaldshank7589 Рік тому

      ​@@kathleendickerson9602BIG TIME!!! If the Serpents would've hauled off, and bit one or two of these morons, I wouldn't have blamed 'em one single bit!
      These people are evil to the core, as far as I'm concerned. They take The Bible, twist the Scriptures to suit them, and lie and deceive others into following their damnable ways! The leaders of these Cults are purposefully putting people in harm's way, and, so far, a good many people have died, either through Snake Venom, or through drinking Strychnine! What are these people even THINKING?!?
      Of course, "Religious Nutsery" abides in a good many of them.
      I guess some people will do anything to be "Accepted" by others... even if it means putting their lives on the line!
      If that's what life is about, then I'm glad that I'm pretty much alone!

    • @oldlady12345
      @oldlady12345 6 місяців тому

      That's why the snakes bit them!

  • @bucaneromax1
    @bucaneromax1 2 місяці тому +1

    All these serpent handling churches have one thing in common. And this is not only the snakes, it´s the MUSIC! There are a handful videos/docos of serpent handling churches and they all have that great music, no matter which church they portrayed.
    I wished we had such a music in our churches here in Europe.

    • @dyingforbadmusic
      @dyingforbadmusic  2 місяці тому

      Rock'n'Roll was born in Pentecostal/Holiness churches. Doesn't even need serpents, but it makes a good show, for sure. On the other side, our European church music was as influential back then and even today JS Bach is still played. It's just not as cool :).

  • @donnieking7703
    @donnieking7703 4 роки тому +17

    Went to a church real similar to this one as a child, scared the hell out of me, had nightmares afterward. I felt the devil around me not the Lord.

    • @mordecaiesther3591
      @mordecaiesther3591 3 роки тому +3

      I wish to GOD that Jesus would let me find a church like this in Maryland . Most churches across this world would make Jesus sick and vomit it out . They believe the Bible . InJesus Name

    • @cliffclark6441
      @cliffclark6441 2 роки тому +2

      It was the devil. Most of these type churches are composed of mental patients.Some of the most religious people i knew from my child hood are now open devil worship. Common for these type people to have history of going to mental hospital. I was one of the few who could sit around the loud music and screaming just watching and not letting it affect me. Because i knew how these same people was out side church. It is no different as any other show. And it is all a show.

    • @jasonburrell3508
      @jasonburrell3508 2 роки тому +1

      Cause the devil was there to. Very powerful

    • @dyingforbadmusic
      @dyingforbadmusic  2 роки тому +3

      @@cliffclark6441 they believe as deeply as you believe. They just worship differently. There are many documentaries and interviews out there. Some try to paint them as freaks, some portray them as firm believers. archive.org/details/thejoloserpenthandlers

    • @davidwayne5152
      @davidwayne5152 2 місяці тому

      ​@@cliffclark6441you have a demonic possession😂

  • @consadosambora5347
    @consadosambora5347 4 роки тому +11

    Man Elvis owes some royalties.

  • @GinCollins007
    @GinCollins007 4 роки тому +4

    I used to do that rattler stomp hoedown back in the days of heavy drinking and drugs but since the rummatiz set in from all those bites I just don't get out much anymore

  • @jasonburrell3508
    @jasonburrell3508 4 роки тому +12

    When the moonshine is spot on..

    • @ronaldshank7589
      @ronaldshank7589 10 місяців тому +2

      I don't know about that...but these people, that were doing that stuff , must've been completely out of their mindß❤

    • @jasonburrell3508
      @jasonburrell3508 9 місяців тому +1

      The Lord works in mysterious ways

    • @ronaldshank7589
      @ronaldshank7589 9 місяців тому +1

      @@jasonburrell3508 Believe me-This isn't about The Lord. It's about following Man's "Interpretation", of what The Bible says.

    • @jasonburrell3508
      @jasonburrell3508 9 місяців тому

      Agreed

    • @vannieloumarshall7232
      @vannieloumarshall7232 2 місяці тому

      @@ronaldshank7589…No, that’s not right. I have been to similar churches minus the snakes. They are overwhelmingly good, honest hardworking people, very sincere. Because you worship (if you worship at all) differently, that does not give you the right to criticize them. Freedom of religion, remember?????

  • @susiethomas6909
    @susiethomas6909 4 роки тому +4

    The music is fun. The snakes, not so much.

  • @bimscutney1242
    @bimscutney1242 4 роки тому +19

    Life’s not hard enough in the coal mines. Bring out the venomous snakes!

  • @stephenwoodman6015
    @stephenwoodman6015 Рік тому +3

    Love it !!!

  • @chrischamberlain4846
    @chrischamberlain4846 Рік тому +1

    People don’t worship the lord like this anymore except in very few churches in Tennessee and and the Appalachia area. When the Holy Ghost touches you, it’s something you’ll never forget it.

  • @karlvonklutz6867
    @karlvonklutz6867 5 років тому +15

    When church music was great!

    • @pinesiskin59
      @pinesiskin59 4 роки тому +3

      I' m glad I' m not the only freak who likes watching this stuff.

    • @cooper2179
      @cooper2179 3 роки тому +2

      @@pinesiskin59 you're not alone with this stuff.

  • @CalebHenson-n9p
    @CalebHenson-n9p 3 місяці тому +1

    Hallelujah thank you Jesus for heaven's sweet Holy Ghost this is the way EVERY church in America should be

  • @rosesanderson306
    @rosesanderson306 4 роки тому +2

    Elvis loved church music.

  • @consadosambora5347
    @consadosambora5347 4 роки тому +4

    Looks funnier than the Catholic services I attend with my wife 2x a year.

    • @toddmiller5656
      @toddmiller5656 4 роки тому

      Well, does the priest consecrate the host and wine while holding a timber rattler?

  • @mlpenn54
    @mlpenn54 3 роки тому +4

    Neither let us tempt Christ , as some of them tempted , and were destroyed of serpents. Luke 10 : 9

  • @Kerfufflekitten
    @Kerfufflekitten 10 місяців тому

    I handled a big ole snake this morning when I went to pee🤣🤣nah I love this video!

  • @thomasoneal403
    @thomasoneal403 3 роки тому +4

    Theres nothing going on here that three hits of good LSD wouldn't help!!! Whew!!! Love this!!!!

  • @Kingjamesbible1611-r
    @Kingjamesbible1611-r 3 роки тому +10

    If you want a good show, get you a front row seat in a Pentecostal church..

  • @ronaldshank7589
    @ronaldshank7589 10 місяців тому

    Umm.....
    YIKES!!!
    That was the Snake Handler's Melody, live from a "Church", somewhere in the Good Old U. S. of A...., and You heard it here first, from Radio Station W. R. W. S!!!

  • @rozeAC
    @rozeAC 5 років тому +1

    did the guy die from the bite?

  • @MrLa1983
    @MrLa1983 3 роки тому

    Wat church is Dey at
    I wanna go visit 1day

  • @l.w.f.c3291
    @l.w.f.c3291 4 роки тому +5

    This group would laugh at covid 19

  • @kentherlan7465
    @kentherlan7465 5 років тому +7

    AMEN to my LORD!

    • @jasonburrell3508
      @jasonburrell3508 4 роки тому +1

      In some weird way, I can relate. I do feel the Holy spirit with this.

  • @crooked-halo
    @crooked-halo Рік тому +3

    Christians who handle venomous snakes are incorrect in their interpretation of Mark 16:18. That verse does not command or suggest that we literally handle venomous snakes! It is a metaphor of God's divine protection in the context of danger. These snake handling Christians are wrong and do not understand exegesis or God's word.

    • @dyingforbadmusic
      @dyingforbadmusic  Рік тому

      If it is a misinterpretation of the bible, then it's the least harmful (to others). I'll take a snake handler over a snake oil salesman any day. Malicious self-serving freaks like Kenneth Copeland, Jim Baker, Joel Osteen, or the demon Greg Locke are the real problem, not marginalized communities from some of the poorest states, who took two verses of the bible too literally. This is just my opinion as an agnostic non-American :). I love their music. That's the main reason for posting this, but I'm interested in people's opinions, so thanks for leaving a comment. Check out the interview with Pastor Chris Wolford whose brother got killed by a venomous snake. ua-cam.com/video/JZUz_S8EGxE/v-deo.html - cheers.

  • @Sundance59
    @Sundance59 2 місяці тому

    Did the guy get bit?

    • @dyingforbadmusic
      @dyingforbadmusic  2 місяці тому

      Yes, Pastor Elza O. Preast got bit. He died in 2003.

  • @vadaminot429
    @vadaminot429 6 років тому +7

    Well they weren't morbidly obese back then....

    • @dyingforbadmusic
      @dyingforbadmusic  6 років тому +4

      Higher consumption of high-fructose corn syrup started in the eighties. That might be one reason.

    • @deadair801
      @deadair801 4 роки тому +2

      The strychnine diet

    • @pinesiskin59
      @pinesiskin59 4 роки тому

      I was thinking the same thing. I saw a show about contemporary snake handlers and they were almost all like 100 pounds overweight.

    • @ronaldshank7589
      @ronaldshank7589 2 роки тому +1

      Must've been all that dancin' around, keepin' 'em thin!

  • @saintmichael1779
    @saintmichael1779 4 роки тому

    I wonder what Jung would have to say about the snake handlers?

  • @randyjoe595
    @randyjoe595 5 років тому +7

    I'm not ashamed of it.

    • @kentherlan7465
      @kentherlan7465 5 років тому +6

      Amen, me either! Very proud of my up bringing!

  • @jamestuohy8897
    @jamestuohy8897 4 роки тому +4

    Those old gals knew how to Party!!

    • @cliffclark6441
      @cliffclark6441 2 роки тому

      And i remember how they would hit the floor wallow around dress up to there waist and some had no panties on. Used to love the show,never knew what would happen. I was in church one day and this old woman died, no kidding she was siting there dead. They kept on dancing. Seemed like for ever before any one noticed she had died. When they did ever one panicked.

  • @toddmiller5656
    @toddmiller5656 4 роки тому +3

    The real music. Not that cajun Balfa Brothers track like in the other video.

  • @Sundance59
    @Sundance59 2 місяці тому

    Why is she only 1 dancingand yall believe if u dont handle snakes u will go to hell??

  • @jowatts9369
    @jowatts9369 Місяць тому +1

    This is called a demonic ritual.

  • @chewie2055
    @chewie2055 4 роки тому +7

    Jesus would do the biggest face palm

  • @jamestuohy8897
    @jamestuohy8897 4 роки тому +2

    I might head down south with my trouser snake...

  • @travisc5258
    @travisc5258 2 роки тому +2

    Anyone know the name of the song?

    • @dyingforbadmusic
      @dyingforbadmusic  2 роки тому

      I wish I knew. Hard to understand. Something something Alabama?

    • @travisc5258
      @travisc5258 2 роки тому +1

      I have a massive collection of 1920s through 1930's 78rpm records. I'm sure this is gonna be a very old gospel song. It's probably on a lot of depression and pre depression Era records. By the way, I've seen these churches face to face. There used to be one north of Houston Texas in a town called Cleveland, Texas. Its something you gotta see for yourself.

    • @travisc5258
      @travisc5258 2 роки тому

      I've checked with 3 of the best discographers in the US and noone knows what song this is. I'm gonna send this link to some churches over in Appalachia and ask them.

    • @dyingforbadmusic
      @dyingforbadmusic  2 роки тому

      @@travisc5258 It's hard to recognize any lyrics, isn't it? (I'm not a native English speaker so there is that :)). Please let me know if you find out more.
      The book “Them That Believe.” The Power and Meaning of the Christian Serpent-Handling Tradition by Hood and Williamson has a dedicated chapter about the music and they write: "We have found that most serpent-handling churches use and maintain handwritten or typewritten songbooks that contain songs handed down from generation to generation."
      Regarding the music in general, there is at least one serpent handler who published 3 records in the 70s, it's Thomas Coots, he founded the church in Middlesborro, KY: folk-visions.com/serpent-handling/connecting-dots-the-music-of-serpent-handlers-the-coots-duo-and-the-coots-duet/

    • @zoyakeys1147
      @zoyakeys1147 Рік тому

      "Sing, O Barren Sing"
      Sing O Barren Sing
      Thou who wouldst not bear
      You shall have a song
      For all men everywhere
      The river of life within
      Is calling out to say
      Sing O Barren Sing
      For this is God's new day.
      A nation shall be born in a day (2x)
      When Zion travails she shall bring forth
      A nation shall be born in a day.

  • @Zachito15
    @Zachito15 4 роки тому +3

    First Lady was the first spotted Church Twerking

  • @immoegreen200
    @immoegreen200 Рік тому

    I heard that once a venomous snake bites you then you have a real religious experience!!!

  •  4 роки тому +4

    Looked like Hillary’s post election party after she lost to Trump.

  • @jasonburrell3508
    @jasonburrell3508 4 роки тому +4

    I hope the covid19 suffering folks see this

  • @Glopdemon
    @Glopdemon 2 роки тому +4

    These people would never admit it but this is shamanism with a Christian paint job

  • @slagjumper
    @slagjumper 4 роки тому +1

    I'd milk those snakes the day before playing with them.

    • @cliffclark6441
      @cliffclark6441 2 роки тому +1

      When the practice first started they used de fanged snakes. Today the smart ones milk the snakes or at least prob them to get them to strike and release venom before handling. It is like any other show it can be dangers.

  • @annabelle2ful
    @annabelle2ful 5 років тому +1

    Snakes charmed by the music.

  • @susiethomas6909
    @susiethomas6909 4 роки тому +1

    1:05 Someone took a double helping of the communion wine. 2:06 Alright, get her off stage.

  • @joellynlamm3553
    @joellynlamm3553 6 років тому +8

    I can do the music. .not snakes, fire or drinking poison!

  • @thebrocialist8300
    @thebrocialist8300 4 роки тому +8

    These people are demented

  • @appalachiafishingclub
    @appalachiafishingclub 5 років тому +4

    Before they started cutting blow.

  • @Vintage-Retro-finder
    @Vintage-Retro-finder Рік тому +1

    That is Animal abuse!!
    I don't like snakes i would never pick one up thin throw it across the room !
    I would bite all of them if i was a snake they deserve it

  • @mpaxton8991
    @mpaxton8991 4 роки тому

    I like the music but the rest is for the snakes!

  • @RichardSawyer-w7f
    @RichardSawyer-w7f 10 днів тому

    Acts2.38-2.39 Then Peter said unto them repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ f😢or the Re mission of sins and you shall we see the gift of the Holy ghost . For the promise is unto you and to your children and to all who are far off even as many as the Lord of God.

  • @andrewhampson5162
    @andrewhampson5162 4 роки тому

    Dub step

  • @Sundance59
    @Sundance59 2 місяці тому

    Why can't they just leave snakes alone.God don't require it. Pls people pray god will give ya wisdom

  • @ghettofreeze
    @ghettofreeze 8 років тому +5

    All based on a mistranslation of a book about mythology

  • @stephenmaskrey6527
    @stephenmaskrey6527 2 роки тому +1

    I should imagine they're all dead now, and passed on the crazy gene to their children

    • @dyingforbadmusic
      @dyingforbadmusic  2 роки тому +1

      Do you think their faith in god is as deep as the faith of people that go to Kenneth Copeland or Joel Osteen mega church services? Who is crazier?

    • @ronaldshank7589
      @ronaldshank7589 2 роки тому

      I wouldn't be surprised...not one bit!

    • @stephenmaskrey6527
      @stephenmaskrey6527 2 роки тому

      @@dyingforbadmusic I haven't a clue who they are, bit I'm sure when I die it will not be from a snake bite, here in the UK, we only have the grass snake and adder I have enough sense to leave them be, a can understand the fantastic music they sing as its very uplifting, but picking up poisonous snakes is madness, they need a nice room and straight jackets to protect them from themselves, were all entitled to our view's, were not entitled to be cruel to snakes on the mad manner that they handle the poor creatures

    • @travisc5258
      @travisc5258 2 роки тому

      What did you eat for lunch today? I'm curious....

  • @JP-wx6uh
    @JP-wx6uh 4 роки тому +4

    Sub-species

    • @travisc5258
      @travisc5258 2 роки тому

      And where do you fit in ya piece of low life sh*t???? Lemme guess. You're in your mid 20's, gay, lives at home, shitty job. Etc?? Sound about right?

  • @donbeck5109
    @donbeck5109 3 роки тому +3

    I’m so glad I’m an atheist with common sense.

    • @ronaldshank7589
      @ronaldshank7589 2 роки тому

      I'm not an Atheist, but I, too, am glad that I have good common sense! I used to be in the Pentecostal Movement, but the worst thing I ever saw, was two guys at the Altar, crawling around on their hands and knees, barking like dogs. That was bad enough for me! It wasn't long after that, that I left that Church!

    • @travisc5258
      @travisc5258 2 роки тому

      You do realize how ignorant your statement sounds right????

  • @krista9015
    @krista9015 8 місяців тому

    Animal abuse and child endangerment

  • @TyGamesNL
    @TyGamesNL 7 років тому +7

    One word: WITCHCRAFT.

    • @danielturner9832
      @danielturner9832 4 роки тому +3

      Some demonic influence going on their

    • @tansongpinoy1354
      @tansongpinoy1354 3 роки тому

      Not all study the Counterfeit Christianity

    • @ibelieve98
      @ibelieve98 Рік тому

      Yes the false KUNDALINI SERPENT SPIRIT

    • @ibelieve98
      @ibelieve98 Рік тому

      ​@@danielturner9832KUNDALINI SERPENT SPIRIT

  • @ronirios3377
    @ronirios3377 Рік тому

    You mean devil people.