Urban Holiness Service

“No use letting the Devil have all the good tunes” proclaims Elder Charles Beck, pastor of the Way of the Cross Church of God in Christ, in Buffalo, NY. Playing trumpet, vibes, and drums, Elder Beck presides over a lively service filled with hymns, gospel songs, shouts, sermonizing, and prayer. Organ, piano, and tambourines, along with guest performers, also enliven the proceedings.

William H. Tallmadge, professor at the State University of New York in Buffalo, recorded the service on December 30–31, 1956, and wrote the liner notes, emphasizing the links of Holiness services to African religious practice.

Track Listing

101	Statements By Elder Beck	Elder Charles D. Beck	01:22
102	Don't You See	Elder Charles D. Beck	07:05
103	Drive Old Satan Away, Lord	Elder Charles D. Beck	12:54
104	Walk in the Light: Statements by Elder Beck / Job	Elder Charles D. Beck and Sister Goldia Haynes	08:30
105	Statement by David Beck	David Beck	00:39
106	Let the Chuch Say Amen	Elder Charles D. Beck	01:16
107	I Know the Lord, He Laid His Hands on Me	The Heavenly Gospel Singers of Buffalo	03:04
108	Search Me Lord	Brother Raymond Corbin	02:09
109	I'm a Soldier	Elder Charles D. Beck	06:08
110	Satisfied	Elder Charles D. Beck	01:12