About the Music: This spititual is in the"Call and Response" style. The soloist (leader) sings the Callpart, and the choir, group, or congregation replies singing the Response. This is a very popular celebration spiritual with many verses. The leader would make up the verses as he/she would go along."We took out the sword and shield and put in boxing gloves. This gave students something they could relate to at the Collegiate School in Manhattan". Traditional Spiritual