My Lord What A Morning
Details
| Title | My Lord What A Morning |
| Author | Jeremy Howe Music |
| Duration | 3:39 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=c5kLYPTawgs |
Description
TAPESTRY OF AMERICAN MUSIC
DAY ONE: My Lord, What a Morning
My Lord, What a Morning is a powerful African American spiritual rooted in slavery-era Christian beliefs, expressing hope for liberation and divine justice. Inspired by Matthew 24:29, its refrain—“when the stars begin to fall”—evokes apocalyptic imagery and spiritual salvation.
The song holds dual meanings: spiritual longing and a metaphor for emancipation. Lines like “Done quit all my worldly ways” reflect a desire to transcend earthly suffering.
This spiritual entered concert repertoires in the early 20th century and gained prominence through performances by Marian Anderson, who also titled her autobiography after the song, underscoring its lasting cultural impact.
