http://www.urbanfaith.com/ Where contemporary Christians discuss the people, news, and ideas that shape our world. en Copyright 2010 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:00:15 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Walter Hawkins' pioneering music always reflected the heart of a man who was looking forward to leaving this world for a better one, and his songs still offer a blueprint for what authentic gospel music is all about. A tribute to the late legend.

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