The following songs originate from the African American community or are composed, arranged, or written by African Americans. Black gospel artists are some of the most powerful singers in the industry.
Here is a list of notable songs:
- Trouble Don’t Last Always - Rev.
- Awesome God - J.J.
- Let The Church Say Amen - Andrae Crouch Feat.
- Jesus Can Work It Out - Dr.
Here is a more extensive list of songs:
- Trouble Don’t Last Always - Rev.
- Awesome God - J.J.
- Let The Church Say Amen - Andrae Crouch Feat.
- Jesus Can Work It Out - Dr.
These songs reflect a rich tradition of African American spiritual and gospel music, offering messages of hope, faith, and resilience.
'Made In America: The History of Black Gospel Music' – Robert Darden
The second list that appears farther down the page is a list of all the songs that appear in both Lift Up Your Hearts and the African American Heritage Hymnal.
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Here are some hymns and spirituals, often arranged by notable figures:
- Halleluya! Pela tsa rona/Hallelujah!
- Holy, Holy, Holy! My Lord!
- African American Spiritual
- arr. Simeon B.
- Trad.
- Alas! Alas!
Here are some names associated with the arrangement, composition, or writing of these songs:
- John W. J.
- Horace Clarence Boyer (music)
- Carl P.
- George D.
- John D.
- V.
- Harry T.
- Albert A.
- Richard Smallwood
- Charles A.
- Margaret J.
The inclusion of these songs in both "Lift Up Your Hearts" and the "African American Heritage Hymnal" underscores their significance and widespread appeal within various Christian communities.
This compilation serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of African American musical contributions to worship and spiritual expression.
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