Something for the weekend. Give Me That Old Time Religion. The origins of this hymn are unknown. Probably a black spiritual, its roots may go back to English folk songs. It was popularized in 1873 by Charles Tillman and has remained a popular hymn among Protestants ever since. The scene above from Sergeant York (1941) conveys the raw power of the hymn. The National University of Taiwan chorus gives a stirring rendition: