Grace in the Arts: Toward Singing with the Understanding – A Discussion of the Gospel Hymn—Part 1
Frances A. Mosher* I. Introduction Some standard hymnals are divided into topical sections such as “Worship,” “Gospel Testimony,” “Praise,” or “Invitation.” However, selections in a hymnal might also he divided according to historical, literary, and/or musical type and style. A particular type of congregational song known as the “gospel hymn” or “gospel song” (the two


