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This is an expression, used by slaves who do not wish to live anymore, yet do not wish to commit suicide. They are hoping God will send a chariot from heaven, and use that chariot to take them home. It refers to the chariot that took Elijah home in the Old Testament of The Bible.
Another answerSweet Chariot was a coded message about the Underground Railroad. Slaves used biblical references to provide information to the slaves who wanted to escape such as the mode of transportation available and how to get to different places and other important details. Their masters thought that they were singing about God so the slaves were able to relay the information right under their noses. I found this out from one of my college professors who was the grandson of a woman born a slave but was freed when she was 7.
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What is swing low sweet chariot's title?
I think it's just "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot", or possibly just "Sweet Chariot" It's "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot."
What is the Refrain of swing low sweet chariot?
The earliest recording of the song "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" was in 1909. The refrain of the song is Swing low, Sweet chariot coming for to carry me home, which is sung twice.
What is the chariot a symbol of in swing low sweet chariot?
this -:)
In Swing Low Sweet Chariot what is the metaphorical meaning of the chariot that will bear the singer to heaven?
Underground Railroad (^_^)
Who sings 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot'?
ub40 sung it
What is swing low sweet chariot's title?
I think it's just "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot", or possibly just "Sweet Chariot" It's "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot."
What is the Refrain of swing low sweet chariot?
The earliest recording of the song "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" was in 1909. The refrain of the song is Swing low, Sweet chariot coming for to carry me home, which is sung twice.
What is the chariot a symbol of in swing low sweet chariot?
this -:)
In Swing Low Sweet Chariot what is the metaphorical meaning of the chariot that will bear the singer to heaven?
Underground Railroad (^_^)
Who sings 'Swing Low Sweet Chariot'?
ub40 sung it
What meter is the song Swing Low Sweet Chariot?
4/4
Who is coming to carry the speaker home in Swing Low Sweet Chariot?
an angel
What are the hidden codes in swing low sweet chariot?
the chariot is on its way to help the slaves to freedom (underground railroad)
What is the most important function of the refrain swing low sweet chariot?
The refrain in "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" may have been referring to the Underground Railroad coming into the slave-holding states. The song's earliest recording was in 1909.
What is the most important function of the refrain in swing low sweet chariot?
The refrain in "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" may have been referring to the Underground Railroad coming into the slave-holding states. The song's earliest recording was in 1909.
Why do rugby fans sing swing low sweet chariot?
something to do with slaves in the us
What type of songs with slaves doing fieldwork in the colonies?
Swing low,sweet chariot
