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Holy Spirit

We need the power of the Holy Spirit

Author: Richard Smallwood
Tune: WE NEED THE POWER
Published in 5 hymnals

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Author: Richard Smallwood

Richard Smallwood (b. Washington, D.C., 1948), a composer, arranger, pianist, and innovator in the African American gospel style. Many of his arrangements of gospel hymns appear in Lift Every Voice and Sing (1981). Organized by Smallwood in 1967, the Richard Smallwood Singers have sung and recorded many of his arrangements. He remains their current director. Smallwood has a BM degree from Howard University, Washington, DC. Bert Polman Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: We need the power of the Holy Spirit
Title: Holy Spirit
Author: Richard Smallwood
Language: English
Copyright: © Century Oak/Smallwood Music
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Timeline

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Instances

Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

African American Heritage Hymnal #319

African American Heritage Hymnal #319

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #748

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #748

Lift Up Your Hearts #321

Lift Up Your Hearts #321

Total Praise #313

Total Praise #313

Zion still Sings #80

Zion still Sings #80
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