Best Top 10 Gospel Songs Albums in the World

Gospel music is a form of Christian music that has been performed by generations of people over the years. It has a rather fascinating history in its own right:

It is not clear as to precisely when the style of music first came about but it is known that it dates back to at least the seventeenth century. This came from the production of songs inspired by the Bible in many black churches.
The music had originally been performed a capella but over the years has evolved to include musical accompaniment. This part of the style could be traced back to around the nineteenth century.
The development of radio helped to make gospel music more prominent in the 1920s and 1930s. This helped to move the style out of black churches and into the mainstream.
Gospel music continues to be written and performed to this day. This includes some gospel songs that are inspired by country music.

These ten gospel songs are among the best ones to consider for any religious event that you plan on having. These are appropriate for many solemn occasions and will encourage people to sing and praise a higher power.

Best Top 10 Gospel Songs in the World

Take My Hand, Precious Lord

Originally written by Thomas Dorsey, this song has been covered by many performers. It was written particularly about the deaths of Dorsey’s wife and child and continues to hold a solemn meaning towards many. Mahalia Jackson particularly sang this song at Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral. It was also once performed by Elvis Presley.

Move On Up a Little Higher

Designed as a song about trusting in God, W. Herbert Brewster wrote this as an upbeat track. It was especially popular for having a beautiful melody. The song is a part of the National Recording Registry thanks to its great influence on how music has evolved.

Touch the Hem of His Garment

Sam Cooke wrote this song for the Soul Stirrers. The song is made with a male quartet vocal group in mind. It uses many vocal harmonies that create a powerful vibe that is memorable to all people who hear it.

Oh, Happy Day

Designed after a traditional eighteenth century hymn, this song was made into a more upbeat and lively tune. This also has a great message of hope and peace. This was especially important or its time as the song came about during the early days of the Vietnam War.

Mary, Don’t You Weep

This was written as a song about Lazarus coming from the dead. It is a traditional song that was made into a modern gospel song in the 1970s. This also has a great and stirring musical section that creates a memorable tone to hear.

IOU Me

A popular song from the Winans family of performers, this is a good example of how modern production can continue to make great gospel songs. This song has a good and beautiful tone that features a relaxed style.

How I Got Over

Covered by Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin, this song was written by Clara Ward. It was inspired by a racially-charged experience that she was into. The song is about faith in God and knowing that it can help people to get over the problems that come in life.

Be Blessed

Yolanda Adams performs this moving song about the positivity of having faith in one’s life. It has a strong orchestral accompaniment that is rather entertaining and memorable. It also uses a powerful vocal performance to carry the message forward.

Imagine Me

Kirk Franklin has been heralded as one of the more prominent figure in modern gospel music. His great voice creates about a strong sound that is unlike anything else. This has a good style that is attractive and has a good charm.

God in Me

This last song is about the power of God in one’s life. It is a song that became especially popular from a stirring performance by Mary Mary. The song itself has a good tone that is entertaining and has a good charm. The track especially showcases how well modern production can get the classic sounds of gospel music to continue to be heard and noticed today.

List Of Best Top 10 Gospel Songs Albums in the World

Song	Album	Artist	Composer	Release Date
Take My Hand, Precious Lord	n/a	Various	Thomas Dorsey	1938
Move On Up a Little Higher	n/a	Various	Brewster	1948
Touch the Hem of His Garment	n/a	The Soul Stirrers	Cooke	1957
Oh, Happy Day	n/a	Various	Traditional	1967
Mary, Don’t You Weep	n/a	Various	Traditional	1972
IOU Me	n/a	CeCe and BeBe Winans	C. Winans, B. Winans	1988
How I Got Over	n/a	Clara Ward	Ward	1955
Be Blessed	n/a	Yolanda Adams	Adams, Lewis	2005
Imagine Me	n/a	Kirk Franklin	Franklin	2006
God in Me	n/a	Mary Mary	E. Campbell, W. Campbell	2009

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Best Top 10 Gospel Songs Albums in the World