The Gospel Truth about the Negro Spiritual

Both spirituals and gospel music address the need of a people to express their faith in a dynamic, musical way. Simply put, the “gospel truth” is that whether one wanted to “Steal Away to Jesus” or to ask, “Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” a tormented soul sought and found relief in a risen Saviour. _____ 12Eileen Southern. ................
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