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There is so much power in words, when used appropriately. A depressed soul can be uplifted by a smooth tone of phrases, when all else fails. A crying child will become silent once an expression of adoration is spoken directly. Even when placed with a distinctive tune, hearts are moved to a compassionate mode. It has been said that music 'soothes the savage beast.' In addition, when you smile, or even laugh, the very innate qualities are rejuvenated, and extends to others, uplifting them to pursue life in its truest form.

I will be discussing many topics that appear to be imperative for today's way of thinking. With eloquent words, feelings of joy, love, peace, and contentment can be transferred. It is imperative to make sure we speak with what will cause one to walk away with an amazing outlook of assurance, knowing that things CAN, AND WILL work out!

Monday, September 30, 2013

September is GOSPEL MUSIC HERITAGE MONTH: If It Wasn't For The Lord, Where Would We Be???




HERITAGE!
LEGACY!
TRADITION!
BIRTHRIGHT!


"For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto the Father!"
(Nehemiah 12:46)



Dorothy Love Coates & Gospel Harmonettes
As long as I can remember, Gospel music has been a true source of inspiration in my life.  Likewise, it has played a vital role in the life of my family members. 

Early on, I gained access though my dad, a first tenor in a quartet he sang with during the '50s and '60s, who introduced me to the best music genres of all time.  He would put a stack of 78-rpm records on the stereo, and sing along with the hymn or tune, spreading joy throughout the house.  Dad would share with us how imperative it was to pay close attention to the lyrical content, and the instrumental tones, leaving us with a thriving sense of truth-bearing significance.

The Davis Sisters
Interestingly enough, our amazingly maternal grandmother was also an instrumental factor, singing during her frequent visits to our home in Manhattan, NY, or around her own Brooklyn home, as well as her home in SC.  One year, while suffering through her most-severe stroke, I paid a visit to her in the hospital.  She was unable to speak, yet hummed songs of praise while lying in that bed!  Through that experience, I learned that no matter what may be going on, in or around me, whenever I sing, or hum an inspirational melody, especially one confirming the Word of the Father, I must trust that He WILL work everything out, for my good!

The Swan Silvertones
The Barrett Sisters
There are a countless array of songs, that have been recorded and released, by various music artists in the last century.  However, in the last decade, while there are some that seep into my very being, many fail to move me, in the same way the songs of old have, and continue to do.  

Heritage denotes life-longevity, how powerful, how in-depth, how anointed the message is, feeding us, and being a constant reminder of how we are never forsaken.  That's what a Gospel song should always be about.   When I'm having an interesting day, whether somewhat ill at ease, uncertain momentum, or realizing just how much the Father has continued to provide His mercy, grace and love, I'm reminded of a right song, at the right time!  
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs! Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to Our Heavenly Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! (Ephesians 5:19-20)
Edwin Hawkins Singers
Gospel music administers many variables.  I know you are aware of what I mean. 

It flows through our spirit-man, like the listening of an engaging story, or parable, in melody form.  And you know the effect it leaves inwardly, whenever you hear a tune, on TV, radio, even walking through the mall.  What it sounds like determines the feeling you receive.  

There are countless numbers of music ministers who the Father has utilized to bless us, speak to our hearts, through His Word, and Spirit.  Those highly-anointed psalmists, who allowed the Holy Spirit to move inside of them, while providing them an attentive ear, as they extended to us the importance of a beautiful song, with captivating lyrics, and divine interpretation of melodies.

Dr. Margaret P. Douroux
The magnificence of the individuals who responded to the call, including such greats as Thomas Dorsey, Margaret Allison, Albertina Walker, Roberta Martin, Sallie Martin, Clara Ward, James Cleveland, Thomas Whitfield, or even Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, and we relish in those who've patterned, learned to pick up the Gospel music mantle.

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V. Michael McKay
For decades, whenever I feel like I can't see my way, I'm reminded that we've been blessed to have compositions from Edwin and Walter Hawkins, Richard Smallwood, Hezekiah Walker, John P. Kee, Dr. Margaret Douroux, Dr. V. Michael McKay, etc., provided to continue in the Gospel music legacy.  And each one has a timeless element attached, just as Gospel music extends, yesterday, today, and always. 


Smokie Norful
Min. Thomas Whitfield
And, please, let's not ignore the composers of those songs that leave a remarkable imprint on us by the younger ministers today, and keep them lifted in prayer so they can remain being used by the Father.  Donald Lawrence, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribbett, VaShawn Mitchell, and Smokie Norful must carry the anointed torch, to the Glory of the Father, writing heavenly, ministering love songs of praise and testimony.

Below is a list, not in any particular order, of just some of my all-time favorite gospel songs, whether composed or ministered.  Each one never gets old, keeping me encouraged, inspired, full of hope, faith, and the willingness to look ahead to all of the Father's promises: 
  1. Twelve Gates To The City-The Davis Sisters
  2. Oh, Sinner-The Davis Sisters
  3. He'll Understand and Say Well Done-The Davis Sisters
  4. Holdin' On-Dorothy Love Coates and Gospel Harmonettes
  5. How I Got Over-Mahalia Jackson
  6. Sweet Sweet Spirit-Doris Akers (composer)
  7. Be Careful of the Stones That You Throw-The Staple Singers
  8. May The Works I've Done-The Consolers
  9. Jesus Will Fix It-The Caravans
  10. I Don't Feel Noways Tired-James Cleveland & Salem Inspirational Choir
  11. Highway To Heaven-Dr. Margaret Douroux (composer)
  12. Touch of Hem of His Garment-The Soul Stirrers
  13. Is My Living In Vain-The Clark Sisters
  14. Got So Much To Shout About-The Dixie Hummingbirds
  15. Only Believe-The Swan Silvertones
  16. Precious Lord, Take My Hand/You've God A Friend-Aretha Franklin
  17. The Storm Is Passing Over-Charles Tindley (composer)
  18. Give Me A Clean Heart-Dr. Margaret Douroux (composer)
  19. We're Blessed-Dr. Margaret Douroux (composer)
  20. The Question Is-The Winans
  21. My Liberty-Southeast Inspirational Choir
  22. Now Behold The Lamb-Kirk Franklin and Family
  23. Touch Me, Lord Jesus-Margaret Allison & Angelic Singers
  24. AMEN-Jester Hairston (composer)
  25. Halleluiah, Anyhow-Min. Thomas Whitfield (composer)
  26. God Is On Our Side-Min. Thomas  Whitfield (composer)
  27. Soon As I Get Home-Min.Thomas Whitfield (composer)
  28. Perfect Peace-Min. Keith Pringle
  29. It's In My Heart-James Cleveland and Angelic Voices
  30. Peace Be Still-James Cleveland and Angelic Voices
  31. Joy, Joy-The Edwin Hawkins Singers (composer)
  32. I've Got Something-The Richard Smallwood Singers (composer)
  33. Oh, To Be Kept-James Cleveland
  34. Be Grateful-Walter Hawkins (composer)
  35. He's That Kind of Friend-Walter Hawkins (composer)
  36. Speak Lord-The Clark Sisters (composers)
  37. We Shall Behold Him-Dottie Rambo (composer)
  38. I'm In Your Care-The Canton Spirituals
  39. I Made It-The Canton Spirituals feat. Albertina Walker
  40. I Won't Be Back-The Caravans
  41. For God So Loved The World-Lanny Wolf (composer)
  42. He Decided To Die-Dr. Margaret Douroux (composer)
  43. Jesus Can Work  It Out-Dr. Charles Hayes & Cosmopolitan Church Choir
  44. Soon And Very Soon-Andrae Crouch (composer)
  45. Ordinary People-Danniebelle Hall (composer)
  46. Please Be Patient With Me-James Cleveland & Albertina Walker
  47. God Is-James Cleveland and Southern California Choir
  48. When Jesus Comes-Sarah Jordan Powell
  49. I Won't Complain-Min. Paul Jones (composer)
  50. Changed-Walter Hawkins (composer)
  51. God Has Smiled On Me-James Cleveland (composer)
  52. Holy One-Tramaine Hawkins
  53. Nobody But Jesus- Daryl Coley or Vanessa Bell Armstrong
  54. My Soul Loves Only You-Sandra Crouch
  55. Soon-B C & S Singers
  56. Come And Go With Me To My Father's House-The Edwin Hawkins Singers
  57. I've Been In The Storm Too Long-The Mighty Clouds of Joy
  58. Lord, Let Me Be An Instrument-James Cleveland & Charles Fold Singers
  59. I'm So Satisfied-The Rance Allen Group
  60. I'm Just A Nobody-The Williams Brothers
  61. If You Move, I'll Fall-The Williams Brothers
  62. I'm Still Holding On-Luther Barnes and Red Bud Choir
  63. Remember Me, Oh Lord-Caravans
  64. Carry Me Home-Caravans
  65. We're Blessed-Fred Hammond
  66. We Fall Down-Kyle Matthews (composer)
  67. Order My Steps-GMWA Women of Worship
  68. Grateful Is Our God-Hezekiah Walker
  69. Center of My Joy-Richard Smallwood (composer)
  70. I Need You Now-Smokie Norful
  71. That's When You Blessed Me-L A Mass Choir
  72. Since Jesus Stepped Into My Life-GMWA feat. Isaac Douglas
  73. He Got Up-Edwin Hawkins/Music And Arts Seminar Mass Choir
  74. The Corinthian Song-Dr. V. Michael McKay (composer)
  75. Call Him Up-Keith Pringle & Pentecostal Church Choir
  76. All Is Well-GMWA feat. Min. Donald Vails and Cleveland Singers
  77. He'll Welcome Me-John P. Kee
  78. Clap Your Hands-John P. Kee
  79. Restoration-Winans
  80. Millions-Winans
  81. Everything You Touch Is A Song-Winans
  82. Jesus Is A Love Song-Clark Sisters
  83. Bless Me (Prayer of Jabez)-Donald Lawrence & Tri-City Singers
  84. Sweep Around-Williams Brothers
  85. Thank You-Walter Hawkins & Love Center Choir
  86. If It Had Not Been For The Lord-Dr. Margaret Douroux
  87. We Magnify Your Name-Lecresia Campbell
  88. Revelation Song-Kari Jobe
  89. My Help-Bam Crawford
  90. Oh, It Is Jesus-Andrae Crouch
  91. Your Love Divine-Richard Smallwood
  92. Thank You-Richard Smallwood
  93. Total Praise-Richard Smallwood
  94. My Life Is In Your Hands-Kirk Franklin
  95. Something About The Name-Kirk Franklin
  96. Your Majesty-Bishop T. D. Jakes
  97. Falling In Love With Jesus-Kirk Whalum feat. Jonathan Butler
  98. We Are Not Ashamed-Andrae Crouch (composer)
  99. I Have A Father-Ron Winans Family & Friends feat. CeCe Winans
  100. I Love The Lord-Richard Smallwood (composer)
  101. My Liberty-Southeast Inspirational Choir feat. Yolanda Adams
  102. Lord, Make Me Over-Tonex




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