Elvis 1972 Bosom of Abraham HQ Lyrics

“Rock O’ My Soul“, also known as “Rock My Soul“, “Bosom of Abraham“ or “Rocka My Soul“, is a traditional African American spiritual. It was first documented by William Francis Allen, in the 1867 collection Slave Songs of the United States. Allen attributed the origin of the song to the state of Virginia and documented the following lyrics: Rock o’ my soul in de bosom of Abraham, Rock o’ my soul in de bosom of Abraham, Rock o’ my soul in de bosom of Abraham, Lord, Rock o’ my soul. (King Jesus) One of the earliest recorded version was made in 1937 by the Heavenly Gospel Singers. Notable artists who have recorded the song include the Jordanaires, Louis Armstrong, Lonnie Donegan, Peter Paul & Mary and Elvis Presley. Alvin Ailey made “Rocka My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham“ the music for the triumphant finale of his internationally known choreo