There is much to learn from African-American spirituals in terms of lament. "'I surely will die?' That's the kind of negative thinking that'll ruin a perfectly good day!" If we are swept away by our present day's refusal to reflect on the gravity (and inevitability) of suffering and death, the following will be tragically lost on us.
I'm Troubled in Mind
Oh, Jesus, my Saviour, on Thee I'll depend
When troubles are near me you'll be my true friend
I'm troubled
I'm troubled
I'm troubled in mind
If Jesus don't help me
I surely will die
When ladened with troubles and burdened with grief
To Jesus in secret I'll go for relief
To help me to bear it, and He gave me His aid
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