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Elvis Presley gospel

Date Added: April 07, 2009 10:38:45 PM
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Category: Elvis Music: Gospel
ELVIS was very religious, at times he would sit with his Aunt Nash, Vernon's sister, who was an ordained Minister, and talk with her about the teachings of the Bible. Elvis' belief of life after death was one he often talked about. Elvis was deeply moved by Gospel and Spiritual music. Elvis took pleasure in listening to gospel. Elvis strongly believed, there was nothing as influential or inspirational than the good gospel music, he would carry around a case of a hundred or so albums-most of them were gospel music. Listening to his chosen gospel music was a means for Elvis to get in touch with his roots; he often used this music for giving praise to the Lord when feeling humble and thankful, which he regularly did. The Bible says to sing praise and lift your voice to Him. When Elvis sang "How Great Thou Art" he felt it in his soul, with such feeling and meaning he had the power in him to move mountains. Elvis quite often liked to listen to Mahalia Jackson, who was to Elvis, the Queen of Gospel. Elvis liked all kinds of music he had a lot of albums. Various artist in the Country, Pop and Gospel field. He would often listen to Mario Lanza. Even in Memphis as a young man, Elvis would go to a place called Blues Alley and spend hours listening to Blues singers. He would list to Gospel and even symphony music. Elvis died at Graceland on August 16th 1977 When Charlie and Billy saw Elvis' body upstairs earlier, Elvis was clutching the book Larry Geller had given him about the holy shroud. Charlie and Billy told Larry about this and his thoughts were, "How perfect, Elvis was reading about Jesus when he passed away.

 

 


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