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Charles Albert Tindley was one of the "fathers" of American Gospel music. "Stand By Me" was one of his best known and most loved pieces. The beginning of this arrangement captures the energy of the original text and tune, then turns reflective as the text leads us toward thinking about the end of life. A powerful arrangement.