Stories Behind 50 Southern Gospel Favorites, Volume 1

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Kregel Publications - Religion - 176 pages
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A genre of music born out of suffering, Southern Gospel music is characterized by its love for the Cross and longing for heaven. Culled from hundreds of personal interviews with Southern Gospel songwriters, this collection of the stories behind the songs is sometimes comical, sometimes sad, sometimes heartwarming, but always true--true stories of God's people who are willing to be used of Him to bless the hearts of others. Songs include:
Mansion Over the Hilltop We Shall Behold Him Canaanland Is Just in Sight He's Still Working on Me We've Come This Far by Faith Sweet Beulah Land

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I find the reading of the history behind Southern Gospel Music so very interesting I can hardly stop reading it. But since I need to go to sleep now I just have to take the time to say, I am so glad you wrote this book and sharing it on youtube so we may get a glimpse of the talented people God has used to inspire, encourage and bless. Yes I know this is a short list but it is encredible. THANK YOU!!! 

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Contents

Foreword by George Younce
10
Stories of Southern Gospel Songs
17
A Musical Goodbye
25
A Rare Sunday at Home
31
A Response to a Television Ad
39
A Symbol of Christian Liberty
47
Born at Midnight
53
From Greek Philosophy to Southern Gospel
59
He Sang for His Own Funeral
79
Hitchhiking Through the Night
85
It All Started at Shoneys
96
Not in the Mood for God to Use Me
111
The Little Lake Song
124
Two Teens Singing in Calcutta
138
From Heartache to Assurance
151
He Wouldnt Do It for Money
164

From Suicide to Soulwinning
65
From the Storm Comes a Song
71
Song Index
177
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TitleStories Behind 50 Southern Gospel Favorites, Volume 1
Stories Behind 50 Southern Gospel Favorites
AuthorLindsay Terry
PublisherKregel Publications
ISBN0825498406, 9780825498404
Length176 pages
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