Apr 4, 2025
Oh my pretty Mother's home, sweeter than the honey in the comb
Oh my pretty Mother's home, sweeter than the honey in the comb
Come love, pretty love, come love, come
Come love, pretty love, I want some
-- Patsy Williamson, a formerly enslaved Black woman and Shaker, 1791-1860
"Patsy lived 51 years as a Believer experiencing the strong bonds of sisterhood as she worked and worshiped at Pleasant Hill. Her faith was reflected in her songs that she composed with references to Mother Ann Lee, the joy she experienced in the dance and childlike simplicity and freedom she felt in worship." From the blog of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
