Lexington in Lexington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Time Religion
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 22, 2009
1. Old Time Religion Marker
Charles D. Tillman was
conducting a tent revival
and first heard the
local Negro spiritual
"Old Time Religion."
Tillman had the song leader
assist him in notating the
music and lyrics. It is now
seen in nearly every Gospel
Song book and sung in
languages around
the world.
Erected 1976 by Lexington, South Carolina American Revolution Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 33° 58.983′ N, 81° 14.183′ W. Marker is in Lexington, South Carolina, in Lexington County. Marker is at the intersection of North Church Street and East Butler Street, on the right when traveling north on North Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington SC 29072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Stephen's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Tomb of Dr. E.L. Hazelius (within shouting distance of this marker); Lexington Courthouses (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lexington County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.2
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Also see . . . Old Time Religion. (Give Me That) Old-Time Religion (and similar spellings) is a traditional Gospel song dating from 1873, when it was included in a list of Jubilee songs—or earlier. (Submitted on September 5, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Additional commentary.
1. Lyrics to "Old Time Religion"
Refrain
Give me that the old time religion,
Give me that the old time religion,
Give me that the old time religion,
And it’s good enough for me.
It was good for our mothers.
It was good for our mothers.
It was good for our mothers.
And it’s good enough for me.
Refrain
Makes
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 22, 2009
2. Old Time Religion Marker
Makes me love everybody.
Makes me love everybody.
And it’s good enough for me.
Refrain
It has saved our fathers.
It has saved our fathers.
It has saved our fathers.
And it’s good enough for me.
Refrain
It will do when I am dying.
It will do when I am dying.
It will do when I am dying.
And it’s good enough for me.
Refrain
It will take us all to heaven.
It will take us all to heaven.
It will take us all to heaven.
And it’s good enough for me.
Refrain
— Submitted September 5, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
Photographed By New Georgia Encyclopedia
3. Charles D. Tillman
(1861-1943)
(1861-1943)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023
4. Old Time Religion Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023
5. Old Time Religion Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023
6. Old Time Religion Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,427 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 12, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.
