The Blood of Jesus (1941) – Spencer Williams Gospel Horror Drama - video Dailymotion

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The Blood of Jesus (1941) is an American independent fantasy‑drama race film written, directed by, and starring Spencer Williams. It tells the story of Martha, a devout Baptist woman who is accidentally shot by her non‑religious husband. As she lies near death, her soul is taken to a supernatural crossroads where she is tempted by Satan and guided by an angel, dramatizing a spiritual struggle between salvation and damnation.   The film was produced on a shoestring budget of $5,000, yet it became one of the most successful and influential race films of its era. In 1991, it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.   Film Details Title: The Blood of Jesus Also Known As: The Glory Road   Year: 1941 Genre: Fantasy / Religious Drama / Race Film Director: Spencer Williams Writer: Spencer Williams Producers: Spencer Williams, Alfred N. Sack Starring: Cathryn Caviness as Martha Spencer Williams as Ras Jackson Rogenia Goldthwaite as The Angel James B. Jones as Satan Frank H. McClennan as Judas Green  Cinematography: Jack Whitman Distributed by: Sack Amusement Enterprises, Avernus Productions Release Date: April 26, 1941 Runtime: 56 minutes Country: United States Language: English Budget: $5,000   #TheBloodOfJesus1941 #SpencerWilliams #RaceFilm #ReligiousDrama #NationalFilmRegistry #AfricanAmericanCinema #1940sFilm

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00:00Good news, Jared's coming

00:30Good news, Jared's coming

00:32Good news, Jared's coming

00:36Good news, Jared's coming

00:38Good news, Jared's coming

00:40Good news, Jared's coming

00:44Good news, Jared's coming

00:53Good news, Jared's coming

00:55Good news, Jared's coming

00:56Good news, Jared's coming

00:58Good news, Jared's coming

00:59Good news, I to run a grenade!

01:30The new chariot's coming, the new chariot's coming, the new chariot's coming

01:37and the Lord will leave me behind, the long white robe in the heaven I know.

01:45Oh, dear, way down beneath the land.

02:01Hello, hello, let my people go.

02:14When is there one angel's eye?

02:20Almost gone are the days when peace ruled the earth with a firm and gentle hand.

02:28When fear of God dwelt in the hearts of men and women and children.

02:34When the ten original commandments were the accepted laws of every civilized country and nation on the face of the

02:42globe.

02:43When those who prayed on their knees in church on Sundays did not go back to their homes to pray

02:50on their neighbors the remaining six days of the week.

02:54When religion was practiced with unfalse solemnity and honest sincerity and when soul salvation was a heritage from heaven to

03:04not merely a few thousands but to many millions.

03:07Those days are almost gone from the earth. Almost.

03:13Oh, dear, the Lord Moses said.

03:19You've got a rope. When it gets to heaven, we're gonna put on the rope.

03:23We're gonna shout all over. We've got a hem, hem, hem.

03:29Everybody's talking about a hem, they ain't going there.

03:31Hem, hem. We're gonna shout all over. We've got a hem.

03:36We've got a hem.

03:37We've got a hem.

03:38We've got a hem.

03:41We've got a hem.

03:42We've got a hem.

03:43We've got a hem.

03:47We've got a hem.

03:48We've got a hem.

03:50We've got a hem.

03:51We've got a hem.

03:52We've got a hem.

03:53We've got a hem.

03:54We've got a hem.

03:55We've got a hem.

03:57We've got a hem.

03:58We've got a hem.

03:59We've got a hem.

04:00We've got a hem.

04:02We've got a hem.

04:04We've got a hem.

04:05Heaven, heaven.

04:08Everybody's talkin' about Heaven ain't goin' there.

04:10Heaven, heaven.

04:12Gonna walk all over without Heaven.

04:15I got a heart.

04:16You got a heart.

04:17All you got to do is got a heart.

04:20When you get to Heaven, gonna fill.

04:21I'm gonna fill all over without Heaven.

04:24Heaven, heaven.

04:27Everybody talkin' about Heaven ain't goin' there.

04:29Heaven.

04:31Gonna fill all over without Heaven.

04:33I got a song.

04:35You got a song.

04:36All you got to do is got a song.

04:38When you get to Heaven, gonna fill.

04:40A song gonna fill all over without Heaven.

04:43Heaven.

04:44Heaven.

04:46On Jordan's stormy bank I stand and cast a wishful eye.

04:57On Jordan's down.

04:58A song gonna fill me,

05:09on the gray mountain.

05:12A song going for Heaven.

05:25A song again.

05:30On everything, along.

05:42Hallelujah.

05:45Glory to God.

05:51Amazing grace, how sweet the sound

05:54that save a wretch like me.

06:28That save a wretch like me.

06:43Sister Jenkins, that gal don't act like she got nothing.

06:46She sure don't, Sister Albee.

06:48But I think she's a little worried because Rast didn't come to see her get baptized.

06:52Wasn't he here?

06:52No, he came past my house early this morning with a gun on his shoulder said he was going

06:56to run.

06:58And on a Sunday, too.

07:00In obedience to the Savior's command, and upon the profession of your faith, I'll now baptize

07:05you, my sister, in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

07:13Sister Jenkins, I just can't get over Rast Jackson going hunting today and his wife being baptized.

07:19They've just been married three months.

07:21They sure have.

07:23But, oh, excuse me a minute, Sister Albee.

07:25But I got to go here and take her this rope so she won't get a catch of cold.

07:29Yes, yes, yes.

07:30Go right ahead, Sister Jenkins.

07:49Stay.

07:50Stay.

07:51Stay kayak..

07:54Stay in.

07:55Stay.

07:57Stay.

07:58Stay in.

07:59Squarespaceики, stay in.

08:27Come on, come on.

08:28Come on, come on.

08:38Come on, come on.

08:41Come on, come on.

08:43Come on, come on.

08:44Come on, come on.

08:44Come on.

08:45Come on, come on.

08:54Now, daughter, you better lay down a little while.

08:58All right, sister Jenkins.

08:59I sure will.

09:03Well, I guess I better be getting on home now, Sister Jackson.

09:07All right, Sister Jenkins.

09:09Thank you very much.

09:10You're welcome, child.

09:11You're welcome.

09:14Sister Jackson, do you have any luck?

09:16Oh, not much, Sister Jenkins.

09:18Just a couple of rabbits, that's all.

09:20Oh, they're big ones too, eh?

09:23I bet they sure is fast.

09:25Oh, they ain't so fat, Miss Jenkins.

09:27I mean, they ain't as fat as they look.

09:29They just looks that way cause they's in that sack.

09:32No, ma'am.

09:33Them rabbits ain't that fat.

09:34No, ma'am.

09:35Boy, these rabbits bound to be fat heavy as this sack is.

09:39Let me see.

09:40Look out there, Miss Jenkins.

09:42That nail ain't very strong.

09:43It's liable to pull out.

09:47Wait a minute.

09:48I'll hang it over here against the wall, you know.

10:05Well, I guess I better be going, Brother Jackson.

10:09Thank you, Miss Jenkins.

10:10Thank you very much for looking after Martha.

10:12You're welcome, sir.

10:12You're welcome, girl.

10:41Who's hogs is in you got in that sack?

10:45Well, they ain't nobody's, honey.

10:50Them wild hogs.

10:52They don't belong to nobody.

10:53Now, Rath Jackson, you know there ain't no wild hogs in them woods.

10:58Every hog out there belongs to somebody.

11:03I guess you're right, honey.

11:05But you know, we didn't have a thing to eat in this house.

11:09And if I hadn't been lucky enough to run up on them two shoulders,

11:12you wouldn't have had nothing to eat for supper tonight.

11:19Lord, how much has Sister Albee come in here?

11:22Won't you have a seat?

11:23No, Sister Jenkins, I just thought I'd come by to tell you

11:26Luke Willis almost broke up to baptizing after you left.

11:29What? Again?

11:31Yes, last year he saw an alligator.

11:33This year it was a snake.

11:36I said it was the devil both times.

11:38I do, too.

11:40Say, Sister Jenkins, what you do about Sister Jackson?

11:43My gracious child, listen.

11:48Sure love, Sister Jenkins?

11:53Yes, ma'am.

11:54I had both hands right on you.

11:57Mm, mm, mm.

12:04Rad.

12:06What do you want now, honey?

12:08Why don't you try to pray and get religion?

12:11We could be so much happier if you would.

12:15Okay, honey, I'll try.

12:16Bye-bye.

12:39Bye-bye.

12:43My Lord, were you there when they were inside, my Lord?

13:06Oh, sometimes if all is me, you tremble, tremble, tremble.

13:29Were you there when they were inside, my Lord?

13:59Mother! Mother! Mother!

14:08Oh, honey, is your height? Mother, talk to me, honey.

14:15Oh, my goodness.

14:29Oh, my goodness.

14:35Oh, my goodness.

14:45Oh, sweet chariot, coming far to carry me home.

14:53I looked over Jordan and what did I see?

15:00Coming far to carry me home.

15:05What a band of angels coming after me.

15:11Coming far to carry me home.

15:16Swing long, sweet chariot.

15:20Coming far to carry me home.

15:25Swing long, sweet chariot.

15:31Coming far to carry me home.

15:36If you get there, people watch me.

15:42Coming far to carry me home.

15:45Say, all my friends are coming to me.

15:52Coming far to carry me home.

15:56Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:01Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:11Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:14Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:21Coming far to carry me home.

16:25Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:31Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:32Coming far to carry me home.

16:38Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:39Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:43Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:45Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:46Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:47Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:48Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:49Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:52Swing long, sweet chariot.

16:55Swing long, sweet chariot.

17:01Swing long, sweet chariot.

17:03Swing long, sweet chariot.

17:20Brother Jackson, I know how you feel, but it ain't no need if you warn yourself like that.

17:25If it's the Lord's will for her to stay, she'll stay.

17:29And if it's the Lord's will for her to go, she'll go.

17:50He sure is taking it hard, ain't he, Sister Jenkins?

17:53He sure will, but she ain't got a chance, Sister Elvin.

17:58How come?

17:59The doctor said the bullet would clean through her and then come out through this pitcher over here.

18:06He sure did.

18:13Come on, sisters and brothers, let us kneel down and pray.

18:23Our Father, who art in heaven, we bow down before you this evening to pray for one of your children,

18:32Sister Martha Ann Jackson.

18:34Lord, Sister Martha Ann is a brand new soldier of the cross.

18:39She ain't had time to buckle on her sword and go out in the battlefield and fight.

18:44Oh, Lord.

18:46We need the Lord.

18:48We need the Lord.

18:49We sure do, Lord.

18:50We need the down here amongst us.

18:52Yes, Lord.

18:52We need the down here amongst us.

18:52Yes, Lord.

18:52Oh, we need us.

18:54Oh, we need us.

18:54Although her husband, Brother Rask Jackson has strayed from the path of righteousness all his life.

18:59Yes, Lord.

19:00He needs us too.

19:02He sure does.

19:03He sure does.

19:04He sure does.

19:04Now this evening, our heavenly Father, we bow down before your throne of grace, asking you to come down into

19:13this veil of sorrows and make Sister Martha Ann well again.

19:18Amen.

19:19Lord, we know that you, and only you, can move the misery from this pain-wracked body.

19:27Yes, Lord.

19:28We know, Lord, that you, and only you, can come down and drive the mirrors away.

19:36Yes, Lord.

19:38We know, Lord, that you, and only you, can drive the sin from Brother Rask Jackson's heart.

19:45Yes, Lord.

19:47And make him see the light.

19:48Yes, Lord.

19:50Please, Lord.

19:54Please, Lord.

19:55Please.

19:56Please, Lord.

19:57Please, Lord.

19:58Please, Lord.

19:58Come down and make Sister Martha Ann well again.

20:02Yes, Lord.

20:03We ask these blessings in the name of the Father and your Son who died on the cross and the

20:08Holy Ghost forever.

20:09Amen.

20:10Amen.

20:13Amen.

20:14Give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion, it's good

20:33enough for me.

20:36It was good for Paul and Silas, it was good for Paul and Silas, it's good enough for me.

20:58It was good for Hebrew children, it was good for Hebrew children, it was good for Hebrew children, it's good

21:17enough for me.

21:20Give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion, it's good enough for me.

21:40Give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion, it's good

21:59enough for me.

22:07Give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion, it's good enough for me.

22:41Give me that old time religion, give me that old time religion, it's good enough for me.

23:08Give me that old time religion, it's good enough for me.

23:23My father still walking in the sea.

23:32My sisters and brothers hold on me.

23:38My father still holding on me, because I am trying to get in.

23:53Sometimes I am tormented and driven blue

24:03Sometimes I don't know where to go

24:16I've heard of a city called Henry

24:28I've started to make him my own

24:41Sometimes I am tormented and driven blue

24:51Sometimes I don't know where to go

25:05I've heard of a city called Henry

25:17I've started to make him my own

25:43This is the end of the trail

25:46Here all is silent save for the murmurs of grief

25:50And the muffled sobbing of those who have long since departed from among the living

25:57But why do they mourn?

26:00They mourn because their efforts are yet unrewarded

26:04Because the unjust have struck down the good and the unselfish

26:08Because sin is enthroned in the seat of power

26:15These were all good people

26:17They came to the earth bringing love and truth and were hated in return

26:23They came to teach the gospel and were treated with scorn

26:28They came bringing redemption and were stoned and crucified

26:33Oh that the children of men should be so blind

26:40Yet it has ever been so

26:43That the righteous have been treated with contempt

26:46And almost driven from the face of the earth

26:49But they have not died in vain

26:51Each succeeding generation has built monuments to their memories

26:57Look there

27:01And there

27:06And there

27:09These monuments are the treasures of a human race

27:15Slowly the human race moves forward

27:18But it does move forward

27:21Yes

27:23But why have you brought me here?

27:26Is this the end of the trail for me?

27:30No

27:31There is no place for you here yet

27:35Come with me

27:45That road leads to the highway of life

27:49There, at the crossroads, you will find that which you seek

27:54The road to the right leads to happiness and eternal life

27:59The road to the left leads to death, hell, and destruction

28:03Be on your way

28:04But walk clear of temptation

28:06And beware of the hypocrite and the false prophet

28:09Go

28:38There she goes

28:41You know what to do

28:43You know what to do

28:50Okay, Judas

28:54Go ahead

28:55Do your stuff

28:57Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

29:06ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

29:09ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

29:13ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

29:15ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

29:19ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

29:19ha

29:19It's really beautiful, isn't it?

29:22I didn't mean to frighten you.

29:24Green is my name.

29:26Judas Green.

29:28And yours?

29:30My name is Martha Ann Jackson.

29:33Beautiful name, but not half as beautiful as one that owns it.

29:40And you know, I've got something right here in this bag

29:43that'll make you even more lovely.

29:47Now, isn't that a gorgeous thing?

29:50Yeah, take it.

29:52Take it.

30:16You'll be needing something like that in the city.

30:19And look, here are shoes to match it.

30:24And just to think, they're your size.

30:27And they are all yours, too.

30:29Be not over-anxious for what you shall put on.

30:32Life is a more wonderful gift than clothing for the body.

30:36Why, in the city, a girl would be a queen with those on.

30:45And you know you've got to wear clothes.

30:47The law says so.

30:49Your heavenly father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

30:54Go ahead and keep them.

30:55They don't cost you anything.

30:57Sell not your soul for the raiment of a peacock.

31:00Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,

31:04and all these things shall be added unto you.

31:07Now, wouldn't you look funny in the city

31:09with nothing on but that nightgown?

31:39Come on.

31:53Well, honey, how did you like that?

31:55Oh, that was good.

31:58All right, all right, all right, ladies and gentlemen.

32:01We will now bring to you

32:02Miss Bernice Gaines doing for you

32:04her acrobatic dance.

32:06Miss Gaines.

32:08Miss Gaines.

32:10Miss Gaines.

32:12Miss Gaines.

32:13Miss Gaines.

32:15Miss Gaines.

32:23Miss Gaines.

32:24Miss Gaines.

32:26Miss Gaines.

32:27Miss Gaines.

32:28Miss Gaines.

37:35Oh, rock it, rock it.

37:38You can't get it.

37:41No, you can't.

37:42No, you can't.

37:43No, you can't.

37:44He doesn't wait.

37:46He doesn't wait.

37:50I mean, he's gonna knock out all day, Bob.

37:55Oh, get it.

37:56Get him with me.

37:58Get him with me.

38:02Get him.

38:03Get him.

38:04Get him.

38:09Get him with me.

38:10All right.

38:17Nice, boy.

38:18Get him.

38:21Get him, boy.

38:22I can't do it.

38:23Yeah, Joe.

38:25Yeah.

38:27All the St. Joe's.

38:32All the St. Joe's.

38:34All the St. Joe's.

38:36All the St. Joe's.

38:40Put it on your shoulder.

38:44Oh, you're right.

38:46I don't know.

38:49I don't know.

38:50Don't stand over me.

38:54Let's go.

38:56Hey, Darius.

38:57You're right with us.

39:03Oh, the St. Joe's.

39:04Oh, the St. Joe's.

39:05You're right there.

39:05What are you talking about?

39:09I've got to know you're talking about this.

39:12You don't know what it's all about.

39:14You don't have to know.

39:16Come on, Joe.

39:17Come on, Joe.

39:20You don't know what you're talking about.

39:37You don't know what you're talking about.

39:39You don't know what you're talking about.

39:41Come on, boys.

39:44Hey, boys.

39:46You got the shoes round again?

40:11Come on, Mama, let's truck on down

40:14To the golden temple and break them down

40:179.13 on the tail of the street

40:20You got good whiskey and plenty of big meat

40:22But what you gonna do

40:25When they break the golden slip of rum

40:29You won't have nowhere to go and get drunk and drunk

40:39Say, what is you waiting on?

40:42How come you didn't come on downstairs?

40:43Oh, Mr. Brown, I've decided not to take the job you offered me

40:47I think I've gone for the crossroads

40:50Listen, sister

40:52I done paid you to dream $30

40:55For that dress you got on

40:57For them shoes you got on

40:59And if there's gonna be any deciding done

41:01I'm gonna do it

41:02And not you

41:04Now hurry up and get on downstairs and get busy

41:21Oh, God, have mercy on my soul

41:29Blessed are the poor in spirit

41:31For theirs is the kingdom of heaven

41:34Blessed are they that mourn

41:37For they shall be comforted

41:39Blessed are the meek

41:42For they shall inherit the earth

41:46Ye are the salt of the earth

41:49But if the salt have lost its saver

41:53Wherewith shall it be salty?

41:56It is thenceforth good for nothing

41:58But to be cast out

42:00And to be trodden underfoot of men

42:22Remember what that fellow said?

42:24He said you'll be making plenty of money

42:27And you won't have to work hard to get it

42:30Now ain't that nice

42:31Go ahead

42:32Anyway, it's too late to turn back now

42:39Take heed that no man deceive you

42:42There's forgiveness between the cup and the lip

42:45There's life between the stirrup and the ground

42:47Go

42:48While there is still time

43:04And you won't have to work hard to get it

43:08You won't have nowhere till they get drunk and shrug

43:12Yeah, I'll play a lot.

43:16Play a ball one more time.

43:31You always talk about the woman you like.

43:34You get a good woman, you got to spend your jack.

43:37You spend your boy before I close.

43:40You don't spend your money.

43:42You're forever out there, now what you're gonna do?

43:46When it breaks the golden slip of rub.

43:50You won't have nowhere to go and get drunk and drunk.

44:01I won my money.

44:03I saw what you killed.

44:04That's your no good.

44:06Where you going?

44:07Let's leave you here.

44:08What a hell?

44:09Well, that's good.

44:09Let's go get her.

44:10Let's go get her.

44:12Let's go get her.

44:12Oh no, we didn't make her.

44:13Wait a minute, wait a minute.

44:15Wait a minute.

44:16Wait a minute.

44:17Wait a minute.

44:18Wait a minute.

44:19Wait a minute.

44:20Wait a minute.

44:21Wait a minute.

44:23Wait a minute.

44:25Wait a minute.

44:27Wait a minute.

44:30Wait a minute.

44:31Wait a minute.

44:41Wait a minute.

44:58Oh, run-tile, run, bear him behind you, run-tile, run, bear him behind you, run-tile, run, bear him

45:04behind you, dig him for me.

45:06Oh, run-tile, run, don't let him catch you, run-tile, run, don't let him catch you, run-tile, run,

45:11don't let him catch you, leave him far behind.

45:13Oh, keep on praying here, don't let him get him far behind

45:21Come on a text, get him, he can get him far behind

45:29Oh, run child, run behind you

45:36Oh, run child, run, don't let him get you

45:40One child, run, don't let him get you

45:43Oh, keep on praying, he may get you

45:47Keep on praying, he may get you

45:51Leave him far behind

45:53Oh, run to the sea, get you, run to the sea, get you, run to the sea, get you, leave

46:00him far behind, oh, die is right, die behind, die is right, die behind, die is right, die behind, you

46:07leave him far behind, oh, run to the sea, run to the sea, run to the sea, run to the

46:12sea, run to the sea, run to the sea, run to the sea, run to the sea, run to the

46:13sea, run to the sea, run to the sea, run to the sea, run to the sea, run to the

46:13sea, run to the sea, run to the sea, run to the sea, run

46:23Hey!

46:25Hey!

46:28Hey!

46:33Hey!

46:40Oh, it's right.

46:42Come on.

46:44Come on.

46:47Come on.

47:39Get thee behind me, Satan, thou art now on holy ground.

48:07There she is, yeah we got her now, that's her all right, sure that's her.

48:15I ought to mash your brains out with this rock.

48:20Stop. What hath this woman done?

48:24She stole my money, Lord.

48:27She ain't no good. She always robbed somebody. She robbed me once.

48:33She was sinner.

48:35He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone at her.

48:51Thank you, sir.

51:20To be loved, feel the grave, feel the way home.

51:40I ain't got wrong to stay here.

51:55Three dreams are ending, for sinners and a-crimmling,

52:07the rapid sound will yield my hope.

52:17I ain't got wrong to stay here.

52:33Feel the way, feel the way, feel the way, feel the way.

52:57Feel the way, feel the way home.

53:12I ain't got wrong to stay here.

53:29Feel the way, feel the way, feel the way, feel the way.

53:52Feel the way, feel the way home.

54:09I ain't got wrong to stay here.

54:29Ray?

54:32Ray?

54:52You all right, honey?

54:55Yes, Rad. I'm all right. I'm going to get well.

55:06Why did they stop singing?

55:08I like to hear them sing.

55:14Sister Jenkins! Sister Jenkins!

55:19Look, Sister Jenkins.

55:21There she is. Look at her.

55:23See? She's all right.

55:25She's going to get well.

55:27Good news, Jared.

55:54Good news, Jared's coming.

56:03Good news, Jared's coming.

56:30Good news, Jared's coming.

56:32Good news, Jared's coming.

56:34I don't know how to leave me behind.

56:36Good news, Jared's coming.

56:38Good news, Jared's coming.

56:40Good news, Jared's coming.

56:42Good news, Jared's coming.

56:44Good news, Jared's coming.

The Blood of Jesus (1941) – Spencer Williams Gospel Horror Drama

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