Practice songs for gospel beginners

The Promised LandUematsu Nobuo

The Promised Land

This piece is notable for its sacred, hymn-like chorus.

The composer is Nobuo Uematsu, world-renowned as a master of video game music, and he has crafted it into a solemn, chorale-style work.

The Latin lyrics seem to convey fundamental questions—why humans bear sin and suffer, and where life returns—as well as sorrow toward an inescapable fate.

The track is included on the soundtrack FINAL FANTASY VII ADVENT CHILDREN, released in September 2005.

In the film, it is used as an insert song during a moving scene in which the characters ascend to the heavens.

It’s recommended for nights when you want to quietly immerse yourself in a grand, epic world.

THAT’LL BE THE DAYLinda Ronstadt

LINDA RONSTADT That’ll Be The Day GRAMMY WINNER

Originally a song by rock ’n’ roller Buddy Holly (best known for “It’s So Easy”), it reached No.

1 in both the U.S.

and the U.K., so many of you may be familiar with it.

This version was arranged by Linda Ronstadt in a gospel style, showing how gospel arrangements had taken hold even among white audiences.

Jesus Is The AnswerAndrae Crouch

Jesus Is the Answer

This is a signature work by Andraé Crouch, a leading figure in American gospel music, and it has been covered by many singers.

Its message is that God is the answer for the world.

The relaxed rhythm and repetitive lyrics make it easy to remember, and the choral parts in the solo sections are very beautiful.

Hymn No. 112: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”George Frideric Handel

Hymn No. 112: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”

This famous hymn is said to have been inspired by the works of Baroque master George Frideric Handel.

As one of the quintessential Christmas carols, it is known around the world—the very song you often hear resounding from churches in winter.

Its charm lies in the triumphant, fanfare-like melody that bursts forth from the opening.

It’s a hopeful tune that seems to brighten the heart just by listening.

The grand vision of all nature simultaneously celebrating the arrival of the Savior blends magnificently with the solemn harmonies.

With original lyrics dating back to 1719, this piece is the perfect number for anyone seeking a majestic and moving choral work for Christmas.

Opera ‘Lohengrin’: Bridal ChorusRichard Wagner

Wagner: Opera 'Lohengrin': Bridal Chorus [Naxos Classical Curation #Healing]

A majestic and beautiful choral piece beloved as a melody of blessing at weddings around the world.

Richard Wagner, the German composer known for his many innovative operas, wrote this work for his opera Lohengrin, which premiered in August 1850.

It carries a heartwarming message of sincerely guiding the couple and blessing their future.

The melody, woven from brilliant and moving harmonies, truly strikes a chord.

After it was used at a British royal wedding in January 1858, the piece spread worldwide as a classic song of celebration.

Sacred yet filled with hope, it makes a perfect background music choice to grace life’s most special new beginnings.

Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

Many artists have covered this song, but the original is a duet by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.

Diana Ross achieved her first solo No.

1 with it, and it was also used in the ending of the movie Sister Act 2.

What A Friend We Have In JesusAretha Franklin

What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Live at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles,…

The original song is one of the famous hymns often sung at church weddings and funerals, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” but when Aretha sings it, it becomes a song that sounds entirely original.

Even in the depths of despair, it conveys that our dear friend Jesus is watching over us.