• Gospel Songs That Encourage and Inspire
• Author:D. Steve

Gospel songs by gospel music artists are changing the face of Gospel and Christian music with their innovative beats coupled with their heartfelt and anointed lyrics. Gospel songs such as ?Get Up? by Mary Mary, ?Grace? by BeBe & CeCe Winans, ?Friend of God? by Israel Houghton, and Marvin Sapp's "Never Would Have Made It" have topped gospel music charts and in some cases, the secular charts. Gospel music?s styles and sounds are ever-changing and always seem to evolve over the years, but the core message of God?s redeeming love and grace has always remained the same.

From its earliest history black gospel songs have inspired, uplifted, and encouraged its audience. Early pioneers such as Thomas Dorsey, Rosetta Thorpe, Mahalia Jackson, Sallie Martin, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, and Willie Mae Ford Smith have pushed past the boundaries of what used to be, and used their talents and love for Christ to break new ground and dive into new musical territory. Many songs by these artists and others have gone on to become instant classics that are staples in many churches. Gospel songs such as Thomas Dorsey?s ?Precious Lord?, Edwin Hawkin?s Oh Happy Day, The Clark Sisters You Brought the Sunshine , and most recently ?Never Would Have Made It? by Marvin Sapp can be heard all over the world.

Gospel music is so much more than words and music that sounds sweet the listeners ear. It?s music that literally moves those that are listening to their very soul. Black gospel songs encourage people to press through the difficulties in their lives and to know that God loves them unconditionally. It?s music for those who want and need to experience real change in their lives.

Gospel CD's from artists such as Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Fred Hammond, & Marvin Sapp and countless others have ushered many into the very presence of God and touched their hearts. Marvin Sapp's gospel song "Never Would Have Made It" is now a classic in the gospel music world. Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, and Fred Hammond have all been at the forefront of musical revolution in their own right. They have won countless awards and tried different musical sounds all while remaining true to the mission to which they were called. The purpose of gospel songs is to touch hearts, inspire, uplift and to tell the world about God?s message of redeeming love and grace.

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