Doris Akers & Gospel Legends - You Can't Beat God Giving

[360e32]

The organist is wicked...that is some nasty playing. That's what you call talent.

[PastorKemp]

Man this brought back some memories in my Baptist and CME upbringing. And Billy Preston know he showing out lol but the man in the purple jumpsuit @ 2:16 .... Made my DAY!

[cdhinton77]

the sickest organ player i have ever seen! that man can play!

[mizzdizzy]

videos like this are so bittersweet.bitter because so many of the artist are no longer with us and sweet because we had a chance to know/know of them!

[blessedallthetime11]

When did Billy Preston die?

[VincenzoPickatelli]

Go on Billy! You da Man. RIP. You continue to inspire us for you never strayed far from the river. Our roots are firmly planted by the Holy River from whence we are all nourished.

[Gamolmann]

This looks like the studio one or two of the Gaither Homecoming Videos were taped in.

[ToshiaP103]

Do anyone have the Lyrics to this song. I Love this song

[jamesbgolden]

This video has blessed me continuously for years now. The more you give, the more he gives to you.

[3martijns]

Praise the Lord.

[ffrazier]

He is killing that organ

[mygrommi]

Could you please post the song Sweet, Sweet Spirit directed by Doris Akers from this video?

Thank you for the other songs from this video you have posted on You Tube. They are so wonderful.

Could you post a list of all the songs on the video? I have searched and found 24 songs and I thought that might be all of them, but then last night I found another for a total of 25.

I would love to have a list so I can see if I have found them all on You Tube.

Thank you very much.

[ZoeskiiSC]

Glory to God, you just can't beat Gods Giving no matter how u try...

[boofitts]

great song. love it.

[icunurse01]

yes indeed i love that song but the director took us up to the king.. The way he is directing that choir. loving it.

[momnzion9]

Please someone tell me what is the name of this video/recording session!?!?!?

[gmuch37]

reminds me of home; we use to sing this every sunday....thanks so much for this post

[JustinC913]

Where can I find the archive for all these videos?

[princemarvin1]

was it the entire video of the gospel legends that was posted?

[reddz1970]

Billy Preston and Donald Vails know they were some talented musicians...Lord have mercy!!!!

[TrueGospelMan]

Such a true song. I tried it and I'm a witness that you can't beat God's giving and the good thing about God is that he keeps on giving and giving and giving..........

[mcmiraclevalley]

Very old school and most anointed.....Wonderful:

[metsfan42192]

Someone thought they could beat God giving smh

[k999998]

I Love this song!!!

[1974littlelady]

Love this song. Uncle Ralph the director was a director at First Church of Deliverance her in Chicago on 43 Wabash until he passed some years back he was dynamic. Many of his songs the choir still sings.

Check out father Hayes Calvin bridges rev issac Hayes Chicago great musicians. Rev Hayes church is here in Chicago on 75 Phillips father Hayes 65 Maryland & Calvin bridges used to be the minister of music at my old church Christ community cogic in south holland il 170th Woodlawn.

Yes that

[TheSweetHoney09]

HE BETTER DIRECT THAT CHOIR lol.. GO HEAD ON BROTHER

[ItsMeFawn]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[inquiz08]

is there more videos of this same group singing? this is a great video.

[PrazHymn83]

@inquiz08 Yup...check my page. I posted a few more.

[ivanberry19]

@PrazHymn83 WHEW LORD post all you got.

[raphael062002]

Who is that guy in the purple hear at 2:10 with the purple like sweater on?

[pastordallen]

@JohnERakes - Sister Doris definitely participated in this recoding session. They perform her song "Lead Me, Guide Me"; She played piano and directed her song "Sweet, Sweet Spirit". However, a great deal was of it (like this song) was merely done impromptu in a rehearsal as they called out great songs of years gone by. This is how true legends rehearse! Bill Gaither had the foresight to have the cameras rolling.

[mygrommi]

@pastordallen

Can someone please post Sweet, Sweet Spirit from this session with Doris directing the choir?

Many Thanks.

[ejsmith08]

I was wonderring whether or not the Billy Preston in this video is that of the same that sings, "nothing from nothing"?

[PrazHymn83]

@ejsmith08 Yup...that's him.

[Silverbells516]

@ejsmith08 There is ONLY ONE Billy Preston.  I'm so sorry he's gone!!!

[VantisDoroHall]

As only Uncle Ralph could do. Really beautiful. Doris Akers was an amazing writer.

[girlmusician24]

I want to play like that someday...

[PentecostalBro07]

Who is the man that is Directing?? He doing his thing...lol And this song is such a true song. Love it!!

[VantisDoroHall]

@PentecostalBro07 That is Mr. Ralph (Uncle Ralph) GoodPasteur. He was also a great composer and singer. "To Me, It's So Wonderful", "Joybells, Ringing In My Soul", and "I'm Saved (And I Know That I Am)" are just a few of his compositions.

[devontae69]

This song will always be to the heart Sis Mobile Hairston sangs this at Saint Paul`s High Street Baptist in Martinsville Va with Bro Joseph Pritchete Jr on the piano. She is in her late 90`s

[justmegospel]

When the video camera rests on Doris as she listens to Billy playing her song. I can only amagin the memories that must have flooded her mind. Purhapse she was thinking of Billy as a little boy..sitting beside her on a piano stool as she played or what it was like when the Lord first gave her this song. She was truely a legend.Min. Gene Viale - James Cleveland Singer 64/65

[warmlandlass1]

great to see the composer, Doris Akers about 1:51--marvellously annointed crowd of gospel legends here giving tribute to Doris

[getyourkicks]

from my hometown Her brother was once my pastor

Marcelen/Brookfield Missouri

[georgiapeach42]

who is man in back with the shade on @3;36?

[alphashed]

Oh how Doris Akers served her god so wonderfully. She bridged racial gaps that in her early days must have seemed to be chasms. But she just kept on giving to God and we miss her so very much. The wonderful thing about You Tube and the people who have a posting ministry here, such as you PrazHumn83, is that you can keep Doris Akers' giving to God going.. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this post.

[GWgospel]

Thx for the posting!!! We can't beat God giving and in these last of the last days many need to truly know this..and sing it...Mal 3:10-12..1Chron 29:13,14...all things come from Thee O Lord, and of thine Own have we given Thee. I have been truly blessed and uplifted by the various Gospel Legends postings!!!

[mastertramell]

should have put Doris Akers name up there, alot of people don't know about dis wonderful song writter.

[PrazHymn83]

@mastertramell Duly noted. Thank you!

[mastertramell]

@PrazHymn83 That was nice of u. But i was just saying how they show Ralph H. Goodpasteur name in the video they should had put Doris Akers name of there too don't u think

[miznatacha]

Love this "old school gospel." It reminds me of my childhood and growing up in church.

[alphashed]

Thank you for this tribute to Sister Doris Akers. She so richly deserves the ultimate pleasure of sitting and listening to her written song sung with so much heart. God Bless You Sister Akers you left us with such a rich, vibrant legacy. I could play your songs all day long and start over the next.

[JohnERakes]

Ms. Akers was exceptionally gifted and wrote hundreds of wonderful anthems of faith just like this one. Thank you for posting this!! I only wish she had taken part in some way when this was recorded - good to see her enjoying her own song :)

[Pianomajor]

O NOW HE PLAYED DAT ORGAN IN THAT INTRO!!!! LAWD I LOVE OLD SKOOL GOSPEL DATS WHY I KEEP PLAYING IT LIKE I DO! THANK YOU LORD!

[chicomoreno70]

I haven't heard this in years. I have been out of the church because of certain reasons. It reminds me of my mother and grandmother and old chruch family, many of whom are dead now. I started crying.

[k999998]

Thank You, I purchased the African-American Hertiage Hymnal online today, thanks for the information.

[PrazHymn83]

@k999998 You're quite welcome! I guarantee you're going to love the selections in that hymnal...and the arrangements are great! For the most part, they're all done by good friends of mine: Rev. Nolan Williams (Editor-In-Chief of the book), Stephen Key, Richard Smallwood, etc.....YOU'LL LOVE IT!!

[k999998]

Where can I get the sheet music for this song? Brings back memories!!

[PrazHymn83]

@k999998 You can find it in just about any Baptist hymnal out there. Also, the African-American Heritage Hymnal has it.

[PrazHymn83]

@baybjr You're exactly right. My bad.

[baybjr]

@PrazHymn83 oh no problem at all... tc

[rhardge]

Growing up in church we would sing this song all the time and i never knew all the words. DOes anybody have the words.

[PrazHymn83]

@rhardge You can't beat God's giving, no matter how you try.

And just as sure as you are living, and the Lord is in heaven on high:

The more you give, the more He gives to you.

But keep on giving because it's really true that you can't beat God's giving,

no matter how you try.

[TriStateMafiaTAZ]

THIS SONG HAS SO MUCH MEANING!!

[TriStateMafiaTAZ]

THIS SONG HAS SO MUCH MEANING!!

[debitsncredits]

when was this performed,,,,,,,the sound goes back to when I was a little boy hearing it like it's supposed to sound

[1KINGTALK]

Who is the guy directing? Ive seen him around with a lot of legends for years.

[ivanberry19]

alittle info about mr Ralph H Goodpasteur please someone?

[PHILOULOW]

Is the whole concert available on dvd ?

[Marcburn2288]

I have these dvds...OMG LOVE THEM!!! and i'm only 21,but I know can appreciate REAL GOSPEL

[ivanberry19]

@Marcburn2288  OMG when and how did you get them.

[ivanberry19]

@Marcburn2288 OMG when and how did you get them.

[PHILOULOW]

This Whole Happening is not available on dvd because of copyright issues !

I asked the question to The Gaither People :-(

[DaCorks]

how can i get this on DVD?