Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit: 101 Best-Loved Psalms, Gospel Hymns & Spiritual Songs of the African-American Church

An important historical document as well as an inspirational gift, Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit captures the rich connections between song and experience as no other volume does.
For over 200 years in African-American churches throughout the country, gospel and spiritual music have offered solace and been a source of celebration, leaving a mark not only on the Christian world, but on popular music as well. Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit contains the lyrics and music of 101 of the most widely known and cherished of these pieces, ranging from heart-stirring spirituals sung during slave times (Steal Away; Swing Low, Sweet Chariot) to songs of unity from the civil rights movement and contemporary times (We Shall Overcome; I’ll Fly Away).
The book also presents a biography of each composer and the history of the evolution of each song, examining the role it played in enabling African-Americans to develop the strength to carry on in the face of adversity.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holt Paperbacks
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 1999
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0805044116
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0805044119
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.85 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,512,411 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #791 in Christian Hymns & Hymnals #973 in Vocal & Singing #3,988 in African American Demographic Studies (Books)
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