Inspiration for many a gospel song (4)

I believe the answer is:

hymn

(Other definitions for hymn that I've seen before include "Psalm" , "Anthem" , "Song sung in church" , "Song of praise to God" , "One sung in church" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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