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ImLova

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Hello. I will do a project at school that will be about Christian music. I wanted to mention that there is Christian music in different genres. for example hymns, pop, hard rock, techno, etc. If you have suggestions for good Christian music of various types, please give me suggestions. Would be very happy for any suggestions you can give.
 

HealthAndHappiness

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Hello. I will do a project at school that will be about Christian music. I wanted to mention that there is Christian music in different genres. for example hymns, pop, hard rock, techno, etc. If you have suggestions for good Christian music of various types, please give me suggestions. Would be very happy for any suggestions you can give.

-You have a sentence already that can be included in the introduction.
-Then I would narrow down the topic and give it clear direction with a main subject.
-You might have been given a format, so use that and the following steps will help too.
-Ask God to help you.
-I would write down a simple outline.
-Have an introduction to let the reader know what to expect.
-Jot down your thoughts, quotes, etc. separated by paragraphs or hyphen marks like I did.
-Organize the paragraphs, quotes, etc so they make logical sense to the reader.
-Proof read it several times and make necessary changes.
-Ask an adult in the family to proof read it and offer suggestions.
-Get it done early and come back to it the next day to see it afresh.
-Try to see it as an opportunity to share a blessing, just like you do here, and you will please the Lord. This will help it to be a joy rather than a chore.
It can also help to think of it personally and how Christian music has helped yourself and others through hardships. You told us of some major hardships you've been through and others like myself can relate.
I think of this because I lost my family, but hope to see them in heaven because of what Christ did for us.
The following song describes that.

The teacher and students who go to church are going to be mostly familiar with traditional hymns in our song books. Christians have sung Psalms since God inspired them. There are two more categories of songs He tells us to sing too. I will include a Baptist church service from Arizona, USA on the topic.

Link
Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs

I have song books with contemporary songs, children's music and my favorites are the old ones, some of which are from the 1700s! They are so good that they are still popular and sung every week for hundreds of years.
That alone would be a major topic that few would realize, but be amazed about.
It could be titled something like, "The Rich Heritage of Christian Hymns," then an example or two could be given of a few lines and the history behind the lyrics.

There are many stories behind the songs and writers, especially the oldest ones. Choose what you want, but here's just an example of one song that touches my heart. If you want to, feel free to use these as sources and any Bible verses in the sermon. Give credit with quotes you choose or rewrite any points of interest.
If you have any questions, first ask your teacher, and foster parents. I'm also here to help.

1 When peace like a river attendeth my way,
when sorrows like sea billows roll;
whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
"It is well, it is well with my soul."

Refrain (may be sung after final stanza only):
It is well with my soul;
it is well, it is well with my soul.

2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
let this blest assurance control:
that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
and has shed his own blood for my soul. Refrain

3 My sin oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
my sin, not in part, but the whole,
is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more;
praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! Refrain

4 O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
the clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend;
even so, it is well with my soul. Refrain

There's are lessons from each stanza.
1. Comfort in the midst of trials and suffering
2&3. Assurance of salvation through the sacrifice of Christ.
4. We look forward to the return of our Lord.

I will pray for your work on this project.
 

Deuteronomy

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Here's some oldies but goodies in the classical/traditional genre :)

(Gregorian Chant - acapella men's choir performing live in a Benedictine Monastery)

(Handel's Messiah - Hallelujah Chorus) - just shy or 4 minutes

(Verdi's Requiem - the bombastic Dies Irae) - about 2 minutes

(O Holy Night! Performed by Kathleen Battle and the Orchestra of St. Luke's - just shy of 5 minutes)
I'll be back with more and with different genres soon (Dv), sooner than later if I don't catch the COVID that my wife has (at the moment however, it does seem like I'm coming down with it :().

God bless you!!

~Deuteronomy (David)
 

Deuteronomy

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Goodness, VERY sorry about the somewhat nasty YouTube ad for additional videos, the wording of the political video, specifically. It's beyond 5 minutes since I posted above, so it's too late to edit the post or I would have done so.

Fortunately, you can click on the "X" and the pop-up with the additional video ads with disappear (and hopefully, they only showed up on my post and will not show up on any of yours)!
 

HealthAndHappiness

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#5
Here's some oldies but goodies in the classical/traditional genre :)
(Gregorian Chant - acapella men's choir performing live in a Benedictine Monastery)​
(Handel's Messiah - Hallelujah Chorus) - just shy or 4 minutes​
(Verdi's Requiem - the bombastic Dies Irae) - about 2 minutes​
(O Holy Night! Performed by Kathleen Battle and the Orchestra of St. Luke's - just shy of 5 minutes)​
I'll be back with more and with different genres soon (Dv), sooner than later if I don't catch the COVID that my wife has (at the moment however, it does seem like I'm coming down with it :().

God bless you!!

~Deuteronomy (David)

I pray for you and your wife's healing brother.
 

Deuteronomy

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Some from the modern or contemporary genre now (it's hard to know where to begin :))

(El Shaddai by Michael Card, lyrics are in both English and Hebrew)

(You Say by Lauren Daigle)

(The Reason We Sing by First Call)

(We Are by Kari Jobe, based on Matthew 5:14-16)

(Forever - Live by Kari Jobe)


https://youtu.be/iO7ySn-Swwc (O Come, O Come Emmanuel by The Piano Guys - traditional/classical)
I'd better wrap this up and go sleep (if possible). Hope to be back as soon (Dv).

~Deuteronomy (David)
 

daisyseesthesun

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Hi Imalova,

You really can't make a Christian music list without mentioning Mahalia Jackson. She changed gospel music to what it is today.

Mahalia Jackson--How I got over LIVE (youtube.com)
Mahalia Jackson - I Found The Answer (youtube.com)
Mahalia Jackson - let's pray together - 1964 (youtube.com)
MAHALIA JACKSON & DINAH SHORE duet on Elijah Rock with Norman Luboff Choir (youtube.com)
Mahalia Jackson - It Don"t Cost Very Much - Live In Sweden. (youtube.com)
Mahalia Jackson - Trouble Of The World (Imitation Of Life - 1959) (youtube.com)
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho (youtube.com) MLK's favorite song. I have a Dream was inspired by Mahalia

Elvis Presley the "king of rock and roll" In the Garden (youtube.com)


Disco Queen Donna Summers DONNA SUMMER - FORGIVE ME (Live Emotional Performance) (youtube.com)
DONNA SUMMER I BELIEVE IN JESUS (youtube.com)
also a Christmas classic Donna Summer - Lamb of God (youtube.com)

Although someone has already mentioned Handel Messiah this is a great version and I highly recommended it. of G. F. Handel: Messiah HWV 56 (fantastic performance) (youtube.com)

Though Georgian music is beautiful it is often sung by monks. liturgical music by St. Hildegard of Bingen is my favorite.
Hildegard of Bingen: De Spiritu Sancto (Holy Spirit, The Quickener Of Life) (youtube.com)


Arabic Christian folk music mainly for Kurdish Christians in the Middle East
Take me with You - Yemeni Arabic Christian Song - YouTube
Ey Rab Îsa Tu Were (youtube.com)
Poşmanim Îsa (youtube.com)



Then there's hard rock Christian music like Flyleaf - All Around Me (Official Music Video) (youtube.com)


Classic rock is Petra
Petra - Beyond Belief (youtube.com)
Petra - Seen And Not Heard (youtube.com)

Petra - What's in a Name - YouTube
Petra: I Am On the Rock (youtube.com)

Rap lacrae
Lecrae - Boasting ft. Anthony Evens - YouTube
THIS SONG will bring out the FIGHT IN YOU (Blessed Because I Got Fight Lyric Video) (youtube.com)
Lecrae, John Legend - Drown (Official Video) - YouTube
Tedashii - Dum Dum - feat. Lecrae (@tedashii @lecrae @reachrecords) (youtube.com)
Lecrae - Prayin' For You (music video) (youtube.com)

well, I know there are lots of other genres of music but these are the ones I like the most hope it helps.
 

Subhumanoidal

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For some less mainstream/traditional genres
Man ov God - Church in the Dark


(I'm not afraid)
If hells coming for me
And the world is against me
Cause the cross on my back draws enemies
Pray for peace, prepare for war
Lights out
Welcome to the church in the dark
(No peace for the wicked)
Welcome to the church in the dark
(No peace for the wicked)
Welcome to the church in the dark
(No peace for the wicked)

Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty
Isn’t for the weak
You can try to hold me down
But you must not know me
I’m a beast and you’re going to hear me scream
Kingdom over everything

I'm sick of death culture surrounding me
Taking from everyone that I love

I'll be the one in the snake den
Put me in the fire with demons
I'm not afraid of the heat
I'll stay loyal to the cross till they put me in the grave
(Till they put me in the grave)

I am not like you
Crooked little snakes and false prophets
Just know that I'll never go judas
There will be no death bed confession
Cause when I die I'll be in the trenches

This is a war that I'll fight till the end

Welcome to the church in the dark
(No peace for the wicked)
Welcome to the church in the dark
(No peace for the wicked)
Welcome to the church in the dark
(No peace for the wicked)

Look into my eyes and show your teeth
Cause I want to see the day the devil dies
Look into my eyes and show your teeth
Cause I want to see the day the devil dies

You will feel my rage

No peace for the wicked
Justice is coming
 

Subhumanoidal

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Burial Extraction - Contorted Corpses


We're dead in sin, we're corpses!
We are the guilty, the zombies of depravity, consumed in darkness, in shadows of the Death Valley.
Turning in our graves, we're restless; there is no escape; helplessly digging toward nothing in this empty place.
No one here is righteous, no, there's not even one.
We all practice deceit and our lips drip poison.
Contorted corpses.
We are all dead men.
We are cursed through the man of dust, wretched, full of sin, there's nothing good within us.
Born under the curse, carcasses dead in transgressions with no hope inside of ourselves; our self-destruction.
We're so swift to shed blood, misery marks our ways.
With no knowledge of peace, there's no fear of the Lord.
While rotting in our sin, unable to reach out, God declared His chosen.
The covenant of grace, proclaimed through history, God's plan for redemption.
 

Magenta

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Elvis Presley the "king of rock and roll" In the Garden (youtube.com)
I hear this one of his on my radio once in a while. What a voice!


Take My Hand, Precious Lord - Elvis Presley

Though Georgian music is beautiful it is often sung by monks. liturgical music by St. Hildegard of Bingen is my favorite.
Hildegard of Bingen: De Spiritu Sancto (Holy Spirit, The Quickener Of Life) (youtube.com)
Oh! I love the music of Hildegard von Bingen! Especially Richard Souther's interpretation of it.



That music/lyrics was written close to a thousand years ago! This is even older:


This 4th century Latin Advent hymn, Veni Redemptor Gentium, was written by Ambrose of Milan,
who was one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of his time. From the CD: "State of Grace."
Veni Redemptor Gentium means, "Come Redeemer of the Earth" (or nations).


Mostly I prefer modern praise and worship.

 

Magenta

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Come, Now Is The Time To Worship - Brian Doerksen feat. Wendy Whitehead
After All (Holy) by David Crowder Band
Father, Son, Spirit (Official Lyric Video) // A Table Full Of Strangers // Jason Upton
Vineyard Worship ft. Brenton Brown - All Who Are Thirsty
 

Magenta

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After All (Holy) by David Crowder Band
Father, Son, Spirit (Official Lyric Video) // A Table Full Of Strangers // Jason Upton


 

Magenta

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He Is - Mark Schultz


One True God - Mark Harris


Colin Bernard - Hold On

Chris Sligh - One


Chris came in 10th in the 6th season of American Idol, got momentarily caught up
in the star maker machinery and then left it knowing what he really wanted to do
was write and perform praise and worship music. He wrote Empty Me about all that...


 

ImLova

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-You have a sentence already that can be included in the introduction.
-Then I would narrow down the topic and give it clear direction with a main subject.
-You might have been given a format, so use that and the following steps will help too.
-Ask God to help you.
-I would write down a simple outline.
-Have an introduction to let the reader know what to expect.
-Jot down your thoughts, quotes, etc. separated by paragraphs or hyphen marks like I did.
-Organize the paragraphs, quotes, etc so they make logical sense to the reader.
-Proof read it several times and make necessary changes.
-Ask an adult in the family to proof read it and offer suggestions.
-Get it done early and come back to it the next day to see it afresh.
-Try to see it as an opportunity to share a blessing, just like you do here, and you will please the Lord. This will help it to be a joy rather than a chore.
It can also help to think of it personally and how Christian music has helped yourself and others through hardships. You told us of some major hardships you've been through and others like myself can relate.
I think of this because I lost my family, but hope to see them in heaven because of what Christ did for us.
The following song describes that.

The teacher and students who go to church are going to be mostly familiar with traditional hymns in our song books. Christians have sung Psalms since God inspired them. There are two more categories of songs He tells us to sing too. I will include a Baptist church service from Arizona, USA on the topic.

Link
Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs

I have song books with contemporary songs, children's music and my favorites are the old ones, some of which are from the 1700s! They are so good that they are still popular and sung every week for hundreds of years.
That alone would be a major topic that few would realize, but be amazed about.
It could be titled something like, "The Rich Heritage of Christian Hymns," then an example or two could be given of a few lines and the history behind the lyrics.

There are many stories behind the songs and writers, especially the oldest ones. Choose what you want, but here's just an example of one song that touches my heart. If you want to, feel free to use these as sources and any Bible verses in the sermon. Give credit with quotes you choose or rewrite any points of interest.
If you have any questions, first ask your teacher, and foster parents. I'm also here to help.

1 When peace like a river attendeth my way,
when sorrows like sea billows roll;
whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
"It is well, it is well with my soul."

Refrain (may be sung after final stanza only):
It is well with my soul;
it is well, it is well with my soul.

2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
let this blest assurance control:
that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
and has shed his own blood for my soul. Refrain

3 My sin oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
my sin, not in part, but the whole,
is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more;
praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! Refrain

4 O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
the clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend;
even so, it is well with my soul. Refrain

There's are lessons from each stanza.
1. Comfort in the midst of trials and suffering
2&3. Assurance of salvation through the sacrifice of Christ.
4. We look forward to the return of our Lord.

I will pray for your work on this project.
Wooaw thank you so much, this really helps me a lot. this will help me to represented it in a good way, no one ine my class is christian and I want them to see that there is good things in Christianity, and one thing is the music, Also what I have understand many music is from start christian people who have start, and I dont think many knows that.
thank you so much for all the input big help. blessing