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An important historical document as well as an inspirational gift Evry Time I Feel the Spirit captures the rich connections between song and experience as no other volume does..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. Evry 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; Ill 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.