"How Great Thou Art" Songs for Various Occasions Elvis Presley's beautiful gospel songs won him the only Grammy awards he obtained during his life time. A selection of these and other songs are listed below as being particularly suitable for certain occasions. Of course, various songs are suitable for many occasions, and it is a matter of personal taste. The list is definitely not prescriptive. If you have any suggestions for songs for specific occasions and themes, please e-mail me on howgreatthouart@elvicities.com.

Easter - Crucifixion If That Isn't Love Easter - Resurrection In the Garden Christmas Christmas albums generally, although only a handful of songs are religious Weddings Hawaiian Wedding Song; Love Me Tender; other romantic songs Funerals If We Never Meet Again (this side of heaven); Peace in the Valley; Farther Along Softly as I Leave You (this online version is a stage recording sung by Sherill Nielsen with Elvis speaking - a studio recording sung by Elvis is available) Valentine's Day Any Way You Want Me (not religious) Ask Me (not religious) Inspirational How Great Thou Art; He Touched Me Affirmation of belief There is no God but God; I believe; I Believe in the Man in the Sky; Where could I go but to the Lord Understanding By and By; Farther Along Plea for help and guidance Lead Me, Guide Me; Take My Hand, Precious Lord; Stand By Me; Help Me Creation Life An interesting site to explore: The Cyber Hymnal "Thousands of Christian hymns & Gospel songs from many denominations - lyrics, MIDI files, scores, pictures, history & more. Searchable, advanced Autoplay feature, free down-loads. New entries every week. User friendly. Biggest site of its kind on the Internet." Other music resources for special occasions: Guide to music for your wedding (christchurchvt.org) Funeral Hymns (danishchurch.vancouver.bc.ca) Elvis recorded a number of the songs suggested on this site. Take Me to the Water - Hymns and Psalms Relating to Baptism (reformedworship.org) From the Psalter Hymnal (PsH) (CRC Publications, 1987) and the Presbyterian Hymnal (PH) (Westminster/John Knox Press, 1990). Rites of Passage (The Church of the Open Mind)

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