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"In My Name" by Milton Brunson & Thompson Community Choir
This song has always been an inspiration to me. It speaks the scripture straight from the bible. If you need a word and need some encouragement to receive what God has for you, you can have it in his name.
Here are the lyrics to encourage you even more:
In My Name
My Name
I'll give you peace, when the storm is raging.
I'll be your light when the road ahead seems dim.
I have the power. Just put your trust in me.
Anything you need, have faith indeed.
Just ask, Just ask In my name
Just ask, Just ask in my name
I am the Lord, I can move all mountains
I'll be your strength, when you're weary, weak and torn
Believe in my promise. cast all your cares upon me
Anything you need, have faith indeed.
Just ask, Just ask In my name
Just ask, Just ask in my name
Chorus
In my name all things are possible
I'm able to do the impossible
In my name all can come boldly before me
Yes in my name
I am the father, Just put your trust in me
Anything you need, have faith indeed
just ask, just ask in my name
Just ask, just ask
Chorus
There is power
Power in the name (repeat 2X)
joy, in the name (repeat 2x)
love, in the name (repeat 2x)
I've got peace, in the midst of the storm.
I've got pe-eace in the name.
I've got joy in my name.
I've got love, its all in the name.
If your looking for love its all in the name.
Just ask in my name
Rev. Milton Brunson and Thompson Community Choir "My Mind is Made Up"
Now, this song is NOT gospel music set apart. Rev. Miltion Brunson is an old time gospel singer and composer who has been around as long as the other old school gospel singers and he knows this was not what gospel music was supposed to be. This, ladies and gentleman is the start of gospel music turning away from God in the 1990's and unto the cares of this world, namely the money aspect.
All of this clowning around, dancing and totally 'in the flesh-ness', is what has got us to the point where we are now. No one corrected this behavior and if fact this is what they intended to do.
Now, this song is undoubtedly a traditional song from a tradition gospel choir. Mississippi Mass Choir is known for being one of the most traditional choirs from back in the day. We see the choir is on point and having fun in the Lord. I do have to say that some of them could have toned it down with the clowning around in the choir stand but overall it is better than what out there now.
Georgia Mass Choir "Joy" Believe it Or Not Written by Kirk Franklin
This song is by Georgia Mass Choir even if you don't believe Kirk Franklin wrote and song on this song. I can see how gospel music was starting to get a bit 'flip' in this song. I can't believe churches and preachers allowed him to be become so carnal in the church. Kirk Franklin had been directing choirs for years before he turned hip hop. But for some reason everyone went along with his new sound and embraced it like they couldn't wait to 'get down in the church'.
Well, this is NOT an example of gospel music set apart because of all I mentioned above.
This song actually blessed me one day years ago. I was living in a bad situation and just didn't know what to do. I remember going to the christian book store in Berkeley, Ca. (actually very near Tramaine Hawkins' late grandfather's church) and bought the cassette version of this album with this song on it.
When I listened to the album, this song, "What Shall I Do", spoke loud and clear to me. I needed a word to get me out of my current situation and it blessed me to make the right move and rely on God.
This song blessed me years ago and maybe you are going through something and are asking "What Shall I Do?". Well, take a listen to this song. It shall bless you!
Enjoy!
This will move you if nothing else will! Another quartet gospel group that's been around for at least 50 years. What you youngsters know about this one?! LOL
If you were born anytime after the 1990's, you may not even know this group or this traditional style of gospel music. But let me give you a tip: this is what real gospel music is all about. What you hear today is watered down and fake. Get a taste of what you have been missing. If any of you know who the Mighty Clouds of Joy are, then enjoy this treat!
This is some great gospel music right here! The Canton Spirituals are one of the most known quartet gospel singing groups of all time. They have always had a consistent traditional sound that has blessed many people. I have always appreciated the old time sound they have because you can't help but enjoy the music for what it is. Enjoy!
I love this song. Rev. Timothy Wright was an extraordinary singer, songwriter and composer. He made some very memorable gospel songs that many cherish to this day. Though we know he dabbled on the hip hop side of gospel music, we want to try and remember the anointed music he created. Now, this is real gospel music! Enjoy!
"Grateful" By Hezekiah Walker and Love Fellowship Choir
I truly love this song! I have always liked just a few of Hezekiah Walker's songs that have a true worship for God like this one. Many know Hez is an extremely radical singer and many have questioned his position in the church. I am not a fan but when I first heard this song, I know God used him here. I just pray that God can truly use gospel artists like him to create music like this all of the time. God would be totally exalted hearing His praises in this way.
"Yet I'm Still Saved" by Donald Lawrence and Soloist Robin Rowe-Stewart
I am not a fan of Donald Lawrence but I have always liked this song, "Yet I'm Still Saved". Donald Lawrence adapted to traditional and new age gospel songs which was the start of the crossover to the new way but we can appreciate this song.
Rev. James Cleveland's "He Decided to Die"- The Greatest of Storytelling
This is a classic song that puts us on the hill at Calvary that day Jesus gave His life for all of us. Rev. James Cleveland was the only man who could do gospel music like many of us remember and wish could still exist. Though Cleveland had controversy that followed his GMWA organization including his life, we want to just try and remember him as a great songwriter, composer and lover of traditional gospel music.
Rev. Clay Evans' "God's Been So Good To Me" Will Bless Anyone Today
This song is a gem! Rev. Clay Evans has always created the best choir music ever. We love him and he has, as far as we know, been very faithful to traditional gospel music that didn't lose its flavor!!
Sorry we can't embed the video here but you can see it here. Enjoy!
Daryl Coley Can Still Sing "He's Preparing Me" Live Like the Record's Playing
Though Daryl Coley has straddled the fence of traditional gospel music and R&B, he has proven throughout the years to still be about to use God's gift. We know that Daryl Coley discovered Kirk Franklin and this was the start of hip hop gospel. He's tried to adapt to the new age gospel trends, but his audience has shown to truly only love his songs from more 'church felt' melodies.
Let's enjoy the real music God wants. Now, just two years ago, he could sing this song like the record is playing without a crack nor a mistake.
Enjoy this traditional song that might have you falling out!
Gospel Great Albertina Walker and Her Song "I'm Still Here"
If you've been through anything, this song tells it all. If you thought you would never make it through your situation, God was there. Whenever you need a word from God, there is always a song that can testify to what you have been through.
This song, "I'm Still Here" by the late Albertina Walker means so much to me because I was homeless for nearly 2 years and this song nurtured and blessed me so. When God blessed me and my family off the streets, this song was my anthem. I had made it- from sleeping in my car; working and hiding it from my co workers; praying to God to take the spirit of suicide out of my mind.
God is real and if it had not been for this song to encourage me, I don't know what my state of mind would have been like.
Thank you for hearing my testimony. Albertina Walker was a great gospel singer and she never changed with the new ways of gospel music. She was true to her music and true to her walk with God.
Still Anointed: "Trust Me" By Gospel Singer Richard Smallwood and Vision
This is one gospel singer who seems to never move to the left or right in his music. He continues to move forward and upwards. Richard Smallwood is a dynamic composer and producer of gospel music that gives us the gospel sound but incorporates the beautiful melodies of a symphony. Richard Smallwood has done it again in his new album, "Promises" and hit single "Trust Me".
He did an interview recently where he admitted he had not wrote a song in 5 years. He thought it was over for him but to God be the glory, he is not finished.
Aretha Franklin Singing Song: "Bridge Over Troubled Waters"
We found this song as a remake from Aretha Franklin. We are not sure if she meant it to be a gospel song, but we all know how Aretha Franklin can sing any song and probably not intend it to be gospel. We know that because gospel truly flows in her veins, she just can't help it.
Song: "Lord Do It" By a Talented Young Man, Eustice Matthew Williams
We found this young man playing an old Rev. James Cleveland song, "Lord Do It" on the piano. Wow what talent. You can't even get young folks to play a tune from the old songs.
"If Jesus Can't Fix It": The Late Rev. James Moore and Mississippi Mass Choir
This song was an all time favorite and if you know anything about the late Rev. James Moore, you'd know he could sing "Mary had a little Lamb" and have somebody falling out.
So, this is the first of our showcase of "Gospel Music Set Apart". Notice the symbolism of the holy sounds of a choir that could sing a song with clarity, obedience and anointing. And James Moore... we don't have words for his style except... incredible.
We hope you enjoy it.
Tags: rev james moore, if jesus can't fix it, gospel music set apart, traditional gospel music, james moore songs, Mississippi mass choir, frank williams, the williams brothers,
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