Gospel music. I've been getting bk into it. It's so intense, expressive,uplifting, honest and soulful. Very therapeutic for me now. Here are some amazing gems from the "Sister Act 2" soundtrack. YOU MUST, YOU MUST at least give a listen to "His eye is on the sparrow" and "Joyful, joyful". Let it blow your brains out! haha! The vocals are incredible....Lauryn Hill does some killer runs.
http://jazzymoo.multiply.com/music
Here are the lyrics to 2 of the songs. "Joyful Joyful" in particular, has such creative and beautifully crafted lyrics. This is the best-known of van Dyke's hymns. He stated his purpose in writing it as follows:
"These verses are simple expressions of common Christian feelings and desires in this present time, hymns of today that may be sung together by people who know the thought of the age, and are not afraid that any truth of science will destroy their religion or that any revolution on earth will overthrow the kingdom of heaven. Therefore these are hymns of trust and hope."
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
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(Henry Van Dyke 1852-1933)
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee
God of glory, Lord of love
Hearts unfold like flow'rs before Thee
Hail Thee as the sun above
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness
Drive the dark of doubt away
Giver of immortal gladness
Fill us with the light of day
His Eye Is On The Sparrow
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(C.D Martin and Charles H.Gabriel)
Why should I feel discouraged
Why should the shadows come
Why should my heart feel lonely
And long for heaven and home
When Jesus is my portion
A constant friend is He
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches over me
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
I sing because I'm happy
I sing because I'm free
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches me
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know He watches
I know He watches
I know He watches me
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