Best Gospel songs

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   Aficionadaposted 12 years ago

   paar, The Bible also says that if everything Jesus did were written down, the world could probably not contain all the books.
   
   Judaism does use music as a part of worship - at least modern Judaism does.  I'll ask the scholars I know if that includes congregational singing and, if so, if it is a recent development.  At any rate, it could imply that Jesus at least sang in worship, even if that is not stated explicitly in Scripture.
   
   But even so, how does that matter?  Jesus did not make any pilgrimages to Mecca either, as far as we know.  He did tell us to love God with all our heart and soul and mind and strength.  I think our voices - and even instruments - can fit within that framework.   
   
   Another great song to include in the list:  He Knows My Name.

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   paarsurreyposted 12 years ago

   Jesus wrote no songs and played no music.

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      aka-djposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      But millions of His followers did, and still DO!

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         paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         What followers if they don't follow Jesus what he did and believed; the Christians follow the deviant Paul.

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            Virgil Newsomeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Moses did not follow Paul but sang a song after crossing the Red Sea.  King David did not follow Paul and wrote many songs as recorded in the Bible.  Solomon has a book called Song of Solomon in the Bible. 
            
            Now I can say this to you.  If you are unable to sing and make a joyful noise unto God, then maybe you are not following the right god.
            
            I am fairly sure that Muslims also sing.

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               paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               We were talking about Jesus.
               
               Moses also did not write any song; it is believed to be a later addition:
               
               Scholarly views
               
               According to the modern documentary hypothesis the poem was an originally separate text, that was inserted by the deuteronomist into the second edition (of 2), of the text which became Deuteronomy (i.e. was an addition in 'Dtr2').
               The poem, cast partly in the future tense, describes how Yahweh is provoked into punishing the Israelites due to their apostasy, resulting in the Israelites being destroyed. Dtr2 is believed to have been produced as a reaction to the Kingdom of Judah being sent into its Babylonian exile, and thus to Dtr1's (the hypothesised first edition of Deuteronomy) positive outlook, and suggestion of an upcoming golden age, being somewhat no longer appropriate. Consequently the poem fits the aim of Dtr2, in retroactively accounting for Israel's misfortune, and, indeed, may have been composed at a similar time.
               
               http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Song_of_Moses
               
               Jesus did not write any song.

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                  Virgil Newsomeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Jesus is the song Christians sing.  You didn't answer me about Muslims singing.

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            WD Curry 111posted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Be nice. Paul knows more than you give him credit for. You may be, " looking through a glass dimly."

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               paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               I want that the Christians follow innocent Jesus instead of following the sinful Paul; that would make them truthful Christians.

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                  paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  If one does not do what Jesus did and does not believe in what Jesus believe in; then what is the use of singing any song?

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                     A Troubled Manposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     So, music is not part of your life? Too bad, you're missing a lot out of life.

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                     Aficionadaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     paar, recently on Google-Plus, I saw someone who identified himself as being associated with something (a group? organization? movement?) called "I Love Allah Life Music." 
                     
                     I have been trying to find out more about it, because I was under the impression that music is not a part of worship in the Muslim faith.  Is that something that is perhaps changing nowadays?  Or have I been misinformed?  Do you know anything about the organization (if that's what it is) that can enlighten me?
                     
                     Thanks for any information you can provide!

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                        paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                        I don't know about the above group.
                        
                        It is true  that Muslims don't play music in their prayers; it loses one' concentration from the Creator God.
                        
                        Apart from the prayer; some Muslim saints did use music; to a limited extent.
                        
                        Moses, Jesus, Muhammad and Mirza Ghulam Ahmad- the Promised Messian; did not find any need of music while worshipping and praying to the Creator God. I think Buddha and Zoroaster also did not use it in their prayers.

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                           Aficionadaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                           Thank you for this information, paarsurrey.

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      sofsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      The bible is full of "sing a new song", "sing unto the Lord".. and the Bible also says Jesus sang the psalms as he entered Jerusalem for the Passover as thousands of Jews did
      I will rise by Chris Tomlin http://youtu.be/fa8w7mGug0c

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         paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I don't see any song written by Jesus or sung by him with music:
         
         Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King: John 12-19
         
         12 The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,
            “Hosanna![d]”
            “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”[e]
            “Blessed is the king of Israel!”
         14 Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written:
         15 “Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion;
            see, your king is coming,
            seated on a donkey’s colt.”[f]
         16 At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that these things had been done to him.
         17 Now the crowd that was with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to spread the word. 18 Many people, because they had heard that he had performed this sign, went out to meet him. 19 So the Pharisees said to one another, “See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him!”
         
         http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?se … ersion=NIV
         
         Nothing is from Jesus himself.

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            A Troubled Manposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            What songs did Muhammad write?

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         paarsurreyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I quoted John which mentions Jesus entering Jerusalem; it does not mention of Jesus writing any song or singing it.
         
         Moreover Jesus never wrote any Bible; Bible mention many incorrect things.

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            Virgil Newsomeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            You obviously have no idea who Jesus is.  Why would you post on a thread when you do not know anything about the subject posted?
            
            Moses sang a new song when Israel crossed the Red Sea, Miriam danced and played a tambourine.  David wrote many psalms or songs to the Lord.  David also danced before the Lord.  Solomon had an orchestra in the temple that he built. 
            
            Do you want scriptures?

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   klarawieckposted 12 years ago

   "Simple Gifts" which is a Shaker hymn, and of course LOTS of Spirituals... my favorite is "Swing Low Sweet Charriot"

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      Disappearingheadposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Ah yes that great England rugby song. Shame we lost to the frogs though.

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         klarawieckposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         which English rugby song? Whaaaa? I'm confused!

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            Disappearingheadposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Swing low sweet chariot.

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               klarawieckposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               listening to it now on youtube. Pretty cool. It is a powerful song, isn't it?

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                  Disappearingheadposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Oh yes
                  
                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVsYJjaA … ata_player

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   Virgil Newsomeposted 12 years ago

   The Old Man is Dead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yctfeR3tF0Y
   
   The Anchor Holds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL112E3NjqU

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   Virgil Newsomeposted 12 years ago

   King of Glory by Third Day  http://youtu.be/y8az35QcCas

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      Brenda Durhamposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Awesome song!

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   Virgil Newsomeposted 12 years ago

   One more this morning then I will slow down.
   
   Your Love Oh Lord by Third Day.  http://youtu.be/Knwv68Ai35k

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   kimberlyslyricsposted 12 years ago

   Ghetto gospel
   
   By tupac may he R I P

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      WD Curry 111posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Amen. That one isn't played enough.

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         kimberlyslyricsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         

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   WD Curry 111posted 12 years ago

   Gospel? I'm talking GOSPEL . . . not over produced, mamby-pamby, Christian pop top forty or dusty old hymns. No Starbucks or big screen TV's in this church. "It's Just Jesus", by the Caravans. You can't stay glued to the pew when they start pounding that beat! The scales will fall off. Stay for dinner on the grounds. The collards are cooked to perfection.
   
   My favorite "traditional" song is "I Love to Tell the Story". It was written before the quantum theory came out, but it has a quantum verse, "We'll stand in scenes of Glory to sing the new, new song . . . it will be the old, old story that we have loved so long!" Now that's relativity.

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   Virgil Newsomeposted 12 years ago

   The Only real Peace
   
   http://youtu.be/uikXpdWfzBc

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    Virgil Newsomeposted 12 years ago

    I'd Need a Savior by Among the Thirsty
    
    http://youtu.be/vBc76DqTL7o
    
    This is an awesome song!!!!!!!

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    Disappearingheadposted 12 years ago

    Thankyou Lord for the World so sweet,
    Thankyou for the things we eat,
    Thankyou for the birds that sing,
    Thankyou Lord for everything.
    Aaaaamennn.

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    Virgil Newsomeposted 12 years ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmVxRl5b … r_embedded
    
    Cry out to Jesus
    
    Three people around where I live passed away within the last week.  Each of them had lived a long full life.  I found out earlier this evening that a young man passed away last night.  I knew this man and he left two children and a wife behind.
    
    I am requesting prayer for the survivors at this time also as I post a link to the song.

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       Aficionadaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I'm so sorry to hear of these losses.  You can count on our prayers for the families and friends.

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       Brenda Durhamposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       My heart and prayers go out to that family.  Thanks Virgil for giving us the opportunity to pray for them!

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    teacherjoe52posted 12 years ago

    My two favorites are Amazing Grace and How Great Thou Art. It bring tears to my eyes every time I sing them

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    Lady_Eposted 12 years ago

    I love the voice of Darlene Zschech - "Worthy is the Lamb" and "The Potters House"

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    Virgil Newsomeposted 12 years ago

    Grace Walks In by Philips Craig and Dean.
    
    http://youtu.be/-QiEfD8CJFU
    
    Friend of God by Philips Craig and Dean
    
    http://youtu.be/y-STvEe-KQ8

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    Brenda Durhamposted 12 years ago

    When you don't have a prayer, there's Somebody out there.
    
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoR0QuzzCt0

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    Brenda Durhamposted 12 years ago

    Virgil, I love that one you posted by Phillips Craig and Dean (Friend of God).  Isn't it awesome that He has called us His friends!?
    
    
    
    
    Another Phillips Craig and Dean one.
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJWNYD5h … re=related

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    Brenda Durhamposted 12 years ago

    Sweetly Broken
    
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyJuKHvo … re=related
    
    
    
    Grace Like Rain
    
    
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veaTHOHr … re=related

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    Virgil Newsomeposted 12 years ago

    Spirit Wind is a new song by Casting Crowns.  it is an awesome song!!!!!!!!
    
    http://youtu.be/3jPPzWk0lNc

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    couturepopcafeposted 12 years ago

    Kneel at the Cross Charlie Daniels Band version

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    Brenda Durhamposted 12 years ago

    http://youtu.be/0eTxEpHNJh8

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       Aficionadaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Oh-my-goodness, that is awesome!  Great song!!

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          WD Curry 111posted 12 years agoin reply to this

          I enjoyed it, too.

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    Virgil Newsomeposted 12 years ago

    http://youtu.be/VXp6xcY5IqU
    
    Living He loved me
    Dying He saved me
    Buried He carried
    My sins far away
    
    Glorious day by Casting Crowns

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    S G Huppposted 12 years ago

    I haven't seen anyone mention "In The Garden" one of my old favorites.   Also, Gospel and contemporary christian music are not the same thing.  I'm not a fan of contemporary christian...but I think gospel is a cultural art form.

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       Aficionadaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       We had a little bit of discussion of this (i.e., genres) earlier on.
       
       http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/83994?p … ost1804420
       http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/83994?p … ost1806939

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    Brenda Durhamposted 12 years ago

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lHqZMbs … re=related

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    Lady_Eposted 12 years ago

    I love Darlene's Voice and she sings from the heart without putting on a show.
    
    Worthy is the Lamb – Darlene Zscheche
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR4CCLnmf1Q

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       Brenda Durhamposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Beautiful song!

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    WD Curry 111posted 12 years ago

    Here is my favorite.
    
    http://youtu.be/y5uwXJusKhM

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       Brenda Durhamposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Pretty good!

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          WD Curry 111posted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Pretty good?  "Early one morning . . . he filled me . . . he filled me with the Holy Ghost!"
          
          "It was like a well . . . inside a well . . . that never runs dry!"  "Walking beside me . . . walking beside me . . . walking beside me. . . talk to me!"
          
          The only thing faster than the speed of light is the darkness fleeing before it.

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             Brenda Durhamposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Good lyrics, good message, good singing, yes. 

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                WD Curry 111posted 12 years agoin reply to this

                i can't sing it, but I have a rare D flat harmonica. I "cross harp" into A flat (God's key for AME) and wail right along with them. On a good day, someone will be "running the isles and there will be a third offering taken. Whooo!

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                   Brenda Durhamposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                   That's cool. Runnin' the aisles ain't a bad thing.  I've seen plenty of that, Amen!  And I always say if sports fans can get rowdy and shout, so can God's people at church services. Or at home.  Or wherever! 

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    Virgil Newsomeposted 12 years ago

    An awesome song by a newcomer to the gospel music scene.
    
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcqzEjJ9 … =autoshare

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       WD Curry 111posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Oh yeah!

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 12 years ago

    http://youtu.be/Do5MMmEygsY
    
    may tupac rest in peace

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       WD Curry 111posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Amen. Biggie, too.

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    olodarkwriterposted 12 years ago

    My sin - oh the bliss of this blessed thought
    My sin, not in part, but the whole
    Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more
    Praise the Lord, Praise the lord, oh my soul!
    
    That is my favorite verse, from It Is Well With My Soul. I love the old hymns the best.

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       Brenda Durhamposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hi olodarkwriter.
       AMEN.  That's one awesome song.

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    Emile Rposted 12 years ago

    I wish you hadn't started this thread. Every time I see it a song gets stuck in my head. I guess it's a gospel song. I heard it on 'Oh Brother Where Art Thou'. The little girls in our family like it and sing it off and on because my husband plays the sound track in his truck when they ride with him. I think it's called Somewhere Working For My Lord. It's kind of a catchy tune.

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       Brenda Durhamposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Is it called In the Highways?
       I looked that up, since I didn't watch all of Oh Brother Where Art Thou?
       
       Funny, part of the refrain sounds exactly like an old Gospel song we used to sing in church at least 40 years ago.  I dunno which version was first, or if they're a mixture of each other, or what.  But instead of saying "I'll be somewhere working for my Lord" (like the Oh Brother one), the song went something like
       
       If my robe is white when He calls me
       If my robe is white I will hear
       
       I'll be somewhere listening
       I'll be somewhere listening
       I'll be somewhere listening for my name
       
       Yes it is a catchy tune.  Thanks for the reminder of the song!

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    rLcasaLmeposted 12 years ago

    To me is "Amazing Grace"

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       Brenda Durhamposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Yes, that one probably stands as the most awesome song ever! 

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