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Johnny Cash

The Gospel Collection

The Gospel Collection Tracks
1. It Was Jesus
2. I Saw a Man
3. Are All the Children In
4. Old Account
5. Lead Me Gently Home
6. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
7. Snow in His Hair
8. Lead Me Father
9. I Call Him
10. These Things Shall Pass
11. He'll Be a Friend
12. God Will
13. He'll Understand and Say Well Done
14. God Must Have My Fortune Laid Away
15. When I've Learned Enough to Die
16. I Got Shoes
17. Let the Lower Lights Be Burning
18. If We Never Meet Again
19. When I Take My Vacation in Heaven
20. When the Savior Reached Down for Me
21. Taller Than Trees
22. I Won't Have to Cross Jordan Alone
23. My God is Real
24. These Hands
Johnny Cash - The Gospel Collection
The Gospel Collection Review
At Sun Records, Sam Phillips didn't allow the Man in Black to record his beloved gospel songs, so when Johnny Cash moved over to Columbia he got down to the Lord's business rather quickly, recording two sacred records within his first three years at the new label. This 24-song collection combines 1959's Hymns by Johnny Cash and 1961's Hymns of the Heart, making it more cohesive and compelling than most of the other Cash gospel sets. Cash adds a few originals to a variety of older well-known and obscure gospel songs. Along the way, the steady churn of the Tennessee Two is embellished by piano and vocal chorus, but it's Cash's own solemn and earnest readings that truly make this collection an essential entry into his catalog. --Marc Greilsamer


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Johnny Cash in his element.
4
Johnny sings with conviction on this recording. There's some great songs here, a few maudlin tunes and arrangements, but if you like Country Gospel, this is definitely worth a listen. Nobody but Johnny Cash could sing these songs and deliver their essential truth. I play this old gem when life seems dark, and it helps.
Posted by Anonymous, on 2003-10-25
Great CD For New Believers
5
The lyrics are very inspirational and the messages of each song are easy to understand. One of my favorite songs is "These Things Shall Pass". I truly admire the fact that several songs on this Gospel music collection were written by Johnny Cash himself. The man really came around!!!
Posted by Anonymous, on 2004-03-20
Thoroughly Uplifting.
5
Should you ever find yourself down or dispirited, I heartily recommend that you put this CD into your player. "These things shall pass" is the best recommendation for anyone afflicted by the temporary downturns of life.

Overall, it's a melodious and highly addictive record. I recall playing it at work and one of my co-workers, after initially making fun of me, requested that I replay it many times. We even used to sing "I've got shoes" together. That was his favorite song. It's a joyous endeavor and will be pleasing even for those whom the lyrics have no meaning.
Posted by Anonymous, on 2004-09-06

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