In this YouTube video, we hear the song, ‘Sweet, Sweet Spirit,’ from the Gospel Pioneer Reunion album from the Gaither Music TV channel.
The song is a powerful gospel number that allows you to worship God with your whole heart. In this performance, we see Doris Akers singing and on the piano. The chorus joins in, creating a lovely mix of gospel voices.
Doris Akers was an American gospel music composer, arranger, and singer. She wrote over 500 songs and was introduced to the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2001. She was also known as “Miss Gospel Music,” as music industry professionals admired and respected her. She also wrote the song, ‘Sweet, Sweet Spirit.”
The lyrics begin with,
“There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place,
And I know that it's the Spirit of the Lord;
There are sweet expressions on each face,
And I know they feel the presence of the Lord.”
The song is a beautiful way to sing about the Lord and to worship in his name. It reminds us of what heaven might be like and how we can grow closer to God when we sing about him.
The performance can be found on the Gospel Pioneer Reunion CD, which was released in 2016. In addition to Doris Akers, you can find some of the most well-loved gospel artists on the album, such as Richard Smallwood, Jennifer Holliday, Walter Hawkins, and more.
‘Sweet, Sweet Spirit’ is one of the many songs found on the album. You can also find songs such as, ‘I Shall Wear a Crown,’ ‘Tis’ The Old Ship of Zion,’ and ‘Jesus Loves Me.’
“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.” - Psalms 100:1-5