Recorded with James Cleveland and the Southern Community Gospel Choir, in addition to Aretha's rock-steady Atlanta rhythm section, the 2-CD set contains gospel greats such as Mary Don't You Weep, Climbing Higher Mountains, and title track.

Vocalists such as Toshi Reagon, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Michelle Lanchester, Bernice Johnson Reagon, and Yasmeen celebrate the work and legacy of six composers who created a new repertoire of sacred song.

From the most legendary female figures in the gospel field, over 70 minutes of all-time great gospel music performances: 31 songs by 16 artists, including Mahalia Jackson, Willie Mae Ford Smith, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Marion Williams, Clara Ward.