If you view the song as carrying a religious message, explain what the chariot represents. What is meant by the word "home"? What is the overall subject of the song?

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anonymous · Answer

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Swing low, sweet chariot 
 Comin' for to carry me home; 
 Swing low, sweet chariot 
 Comin' for to carry me home. 

I looked over Jordan, and
 What did I see,
 Comin' for to carry me home?
 A band of angels comin' after me,
 Comin' for to carry me home

Swing low, sweet chariot
 Comin' for to carry me home

If you get there before I do
 Comin' for to carry me home,
 Tell all my friends I'm comin' too
 Comin' for to carry me home

Swing low, sweet chariot 
 Comin' for to carry me home; 
 Sometimes I'm up, 
 Sometimes I'm down, 
 Comin' for to carry me home;

Yet still my soul feels heavn'ly bound, 
 Comin' for to carry me home

Swing low, sweet chariot
 Comin' for to carry me home

anonymous · Answer

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charlotte123 · Answer

Answers all of your questions ---> http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_meaning_of_'Swing_Low_Sweet_Chariot' Good Luck!