Back in 1932, I was 32 years old and a fairly new husband. My wife, Nettie and I were living in a little apartment on Chicago ’s south side. One hot August afternoon I had to go to St. Louis , where I was to be the featured soloist at a large revival meeting. I [...]
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The Birth of the Song “Precious Lord”
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Facts About the 1500’s
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Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.
Baths consisted of a big tub [...]
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