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There is a striking difference between the stately hymns of the church used in the past hundreds of years, and some of the "gospel songs" born during the heyday of the Sunday School movement of the nineteenth century. Gospel choruses have come even more recently. Think of the contrast between the hymn, "A Might Fortress is Our God," and the gospel song, "Standing On The Promises."

A hymn celebrates the greatness of God with objective respect. A gospel song speaks of the subjective experiences of a believer, sometimes in lively testimony. Both have their place.