"The Lighthouse" By Buddy Mullins/Vestal Goodman/Ivan Parker

[brett2013phs]

This is my favorite song! God blessed the world when he put Howard, Vestal, Johnny, and all the other Happy Goodmans on it. For over 50 years, they spread the Good News of the Lord wherever they went. I can't wait to get to Heaven and hear the Heavenly Happy Goodmans once more! I'm only 16, and I sing all their songs. Of course, I will never be as talented as they were, but feel free to check out my videos. Thanks! And I DO thank God for the Lighthouse!

In Christ, Brett

[whitlow24]

who is he the vrother of 

[TheJdc359]

There will never be another Vestal. What an amazing soul. I cant wait to meet her in Heaven. She said when she got to Heaven she was gonna "Turn on". She had'nt turned on here on earth......She was saving it for Heaven. We are all blessed to enjoy her music and all the other entertainers.... past and present. God Bless The Happy Goodmans. Can't wait to meet everyone!!!

[morrowgirls]

I can't express how much Kenny and the Hinsons meant to me growing up back in the 70's. I miss his voice so much.

[jdhootiej]

jdhootiej MY MY MY!! This is so true if it wasn't for the Lighthouse where would I BE!!

Moving touching..miss you Kenny

[ArticleTen]

And Jesus said: I AM the way, the truth, and the way, no one comes to the Father except thru Me. If you don't believe that, well that's ok, but your disbelief makes it no less true.

[bemusingu]

This is a wonderful tribute to Kenny Hinson and the Hinsons altogether. I feel that the selection of singers for this song was very fitting. I Feel that Westin Hinson does a better job on the verses though. There was never and will never be a voice like Vestal Goodman

[KeenanMcilhenny]

I love this song but ilove 2

[beulahland59]

Oh can you just imagine how heavens choir sounds now Vestal has joined it?

[ladytxlove]

I wonder just how many hankies Vestal threw over the years? And how many she got back? I think every video I have ever seen she has given one to someone. What a kind and compassionate person! And a voice on top of that! Thanks Hoover!

[stanmahe]

I miss Vestal and Howard very much. See you in heaven

[busysue]

Vestal was Amazing, she just improved with age, miss her still

[kyboy13]

As with every other song by Vestal, Cant wait to sing this with her in Heaven.

[guerotiezzi]

This brings me to tears. I miss Vestal.

[rgh79]

chewy0302, I don't know if you'll see this, but you are right - it will be glorious to sing praises to Him forever. I never thought about it this way, but you preachers will be out of work while we singers will just be getting started... eternity is a LONG time! ;-)

[jokerswild8845]

That great cloud of witnesses is standing in glory singing and cheering us on as we walk through this life here on earth... I miss these types of singers...we have some great singers today but none can compare to Vestal...MAY GOD BLESS you all and May GOD bless this country...

[chewy0302]

All these older singers that have passed on and went to heaven are singing. Me being a minister is thinking. How great it will be when we get there and get to worship with them everyday and with our lord jesus christ leading the service. Wont it be wonderful ?

[kathic61959]

@chewy0302 I myself can't wait until the day the preachers are out of a job. Blessed be!

[Airforcebound12]

what year did vestsl pass away?

[suesam27]

12/27/03

[rlmelco]

Vestal died on December 27, 2003, just 13 months after Howard went on to be with the Lord in November of 2002

[pilsonr]

2003

[guild52]

when the voice of the MASTER sounds,,come up here,,we will all join our loved ones,,& sing the praises to our wonderful LORD,,forever,,what a JOY to know the BLOOD was shed for me ,,THANK YOU JESUS,,so be it ,,,,

[jceades1950]

Vestal Goodman - there never will be another "Queen of Gospel Music". Just like Kitty Wells, "The Queen of Country Music", she will hold the title forever.

[guitaristssweetheart]

I absolutely LOVE this song. I collect lighthouses so people say this is my song, but it's true on so many levels!

[joewilliamson09]

A beautiful beautiful voice - amen Vestal!  You're up there in Heaven now.

[medicalmannnn]

Buddy does a good job but no one can sing this or any hinson song like kenny he had the greatest voice given to man by god

[hotstuffandicecream]

My Dad thought the Goodman Family was the best in the business. And now Dad has been singing with Howard for years, he must be so happy. If we give it all to God we too will join that huge choir and sing God's praises forever. I appreciate the post...................thanks

[evegpt]

Vestal threw her handkerchief to Kenny's wife. You can see her holding it there at the end. What a sweet gesture.

[songbird356]

that was really sweet... i've never seen her do that for anybody else on these videos....

[bernising]

Vestal was without a doubt the greatest woman singer to ever grace a stage. God bless he songs played today to your heart

Berni- bernising

Thanks Hoover for all your postings

[beachbum1218]

My favorite gospel song, performed beautifully.

[davidfarquhar88]

Thats amazing i went to a christian club in glasgow scotland and there was a guy from dunoon that used to sing this song this song is so true

[jacobw234]

I just love this song. My grandparents sang this song. The song has a lot of mean full words in it.. May it

[nancyann1963]

I went to school with Buddy Mullins..along with his sister Cindy..we were good friends..their family could always sing..His father Roger (Moon) Mullins was our choir leader, and his wife played the piano and all of them could see..I even sang with Cindy..

Love them all

[Edienell]

Roger was choir leader at Baptist Temple years ago when we lived in Madisonville & attended Bro. Lamb's church there. We moved away in 1985. I Loved them all dearly, and often think of them & wonder where & how they are now.

[nfvjor]

great

[nfvjor]

Ronny Hinson penned this song he wrote all the big ones for sure..Nobody could sing the Lighthouse like Kenny Hinson no one can match Kennys range he had such a unmistakable voice he was a vocal atrobat for sure..Kenny Hinson set the benchmark in Gospel music 4 sure.Kenny was offered some big money to sing gospel music but he said no..Kenny wasnt for sale he stayed true to the Lord and thats why the Lord gave him the best voice ever,

[WilfCarterFan]

Vestal Makes The Show

[1954terry1954]

the mullins family used to come to the Church i attended many years ago. buddy was just a teen but you could tell he had major league pipes. his sister didnt look too bad either, lol.

[jammies3]

I have loved "Sister Vestal's" version of this song from the very first time I ever heard her sing it!!

[beachbum1218]

She does this beautifully, but then, she does any song like no one else. A big loss.

[bjornbliss]

john Starnes is the most perfect singer that sings this song, this man also does a great justice to one of the most BEAUTILFULLEST SONGS IN THIS WORLD

[nighteyestv]

I love this song so much, I especially love to hear Buddy Mullins sing it. I think this is the best version I've ever heard. Thank You Hoover4000 for posting such a wonderful musical video. God Bless You !

[megandjean]

God bless you more!!!

[montoniman]

One of the many incarnations of this guy's hair. Great song.

[packingten]

Ronnie Hinson wrote this song a long time ago, I think in late 60's/early 70's, one of the best Gospel Songs ever, Thanks for this ....Praise Jesus!!

[TheColtMeister]

Ivan and Buddy may as well sit back down on the chorus. Vestal has it all taken care of. :-)

[mrhugefan]

they were good but my father, my aunt and my great aunt put an extra special touch to the song. when my father sang "if it was'nt for the lighthouse" my great aunt on the piano would sing "TELL ME" then my father would continue with "where would this ship be?"

[aatwood2006]

this is not the full video. the start singing agian is bout 10 seconds after you ended the video. GREAT song love it!!

[kelley1054]

what a beautiful beautiful song!!!!!!

[HollWall09]

what video is this from?

[silverfawkes]

it is from the "Ryman Gospel Reunion" video.

[Listen4God]

My roots of gospel music and love for it came from the Mullins family Tent revivals I attended years ago at Baptist Temple in Indianapolis, IN. God bless

[TempL9]

Thank God for the Lighthouse! Dottie Rambo was a Lighthouse through her many songs. We will miss her so much! Love ya.

Randy Templin

Texas Tabernacle of Praise

Lewisville Texas

[flump64]

Great, version of this lovely song. John Starnes also is fabulous 2 at this wee number. check it out!

[jayshepherds]

thank you for sharing these wonderful videos with us. This is where my roots of gospel music was founded.

[dogfan39073]

my mom passed away on july 25 2007 and this is a song that i had played with the video...wonderful song

[naivamasi]

Vestal we will miss your beautiful voice. God Bless. Jesus is Great, if he wasn't the Lighthouse, where and God knows where would I be.

[julieklester]

If it was not for the Lighthouse where would I be.

[singindeb]

What a song, and what a singer to sing it like Vestal. Like others gone "Home" before, and since her. Oh how we miss you all. They will definitely be in Heaven's Choir. Oh what a Day that will be!

[yescandles]

I was lucky enough to catch their last run. I have loved Vestal since I was a small child and will never, ever be inspired by anyone quite like I have been by that great lady.I loved her so dearly and know beyond a shadow of doubt when Vestal Goodman walked into a room, the ol' devil skedattled! RIP Vestal!

[51pepper19]

One of my favorite concerts that I ever attended was Howard and Vestal Goodman. They put on a great show. I really miss them on the Gaithers now.

[rausha6]

A great version of this song.Vestal Goodman was one of the best female gospel singers and her performance of this song shows the power of her voice.Thank you so much for posting this !!

[sanangel54]

jesus is the lighthouse and his word is my way......i am living and trying to do the best i can to make heaven some day.....thank you lord for my christian parents who taught me as a child to know the lord....and i strayed but i never quit believing....cause where could a person go but to the lord with all there problems..god is so real in my soul......no turning back for me.....sanangel

[CindyE041464]

This is my all time favorite song out of any genre of music. But I always go back to this good ole southern gospel music. Being 43 alot of my peers listen to that contempary alternative music. If it reaches the youth it's worth it but my grandparents & parents brought me up on this great music. It lifts my spirits like none other. The Lighthouse does it for me!

[chaporms]

HEY hoover4000 pls upload the mullins family songs and videos pls pls pls i do really missed them!!! thanks and GOD bless yah

[Sandraz1634]

What a wonderful song.

[mo1cu2]

My late husband which was a minister loved this song and so do I . It blesses my heart everytime I hear it and brings tears to my eyes. My husband now can see that bright light that shines. Thank God he showed him that light one day and it put him where he needed to be. Thank God for the Lighthouse.

[mariecs1969]

one of my very favorites...Buddy, Vestal, & Ivan, what a blessing this is..thanks so much.

[urondaleva]

A sweet lady is going to sing this song at my good friend Horace Lytles funeral today.. He is with the lighthouse forever!

[grannyneverleaves]

As I near the end of this journey I keep my eyes on the lighthouse - such a beautiful song. Glory, glory.

[pussylips83]

my uncle is a great singer and he is a preacher and everytime he sings this song it brings a tear to my eye.

[biblebeltchristian]

I sometimes am concerned that the Southern Gospel music era is ending.

Glad to see I'm not the only one who still appreciates it.

[Sixfoot3nNC]

Your definitely not the only one who feels that way! This is my kinda music!

[bzegal2005]

JESUS CHRIST YOU ARE MY LIGHTHOUSE!!!

[jaggapuss]

beautiful song wish I had the voice to sing this song it bless my soul this morning before i go to work. that is true if it wasn't for the lighthouse where would this ship be. Praise The Lord

[rparker0]

I remember Chris Hawkins/Freeman's beautiful voice singing backup on this. Sweet memories!

[TempL9]

WOW! How I miss Vestal. What a wonderful saint she was.

[mildred72]

beautiful so beautiful

MILDRED H.

[Bluzzboy]

I love this song.I learned it on my honeymoon in Malta many years ago during an Italian dinner with a big long table and the grapes hanging through the window.Great memory's with this song....

[CherithGirl]

For many years I've loved lighthouses. They so resemble Christ keeping me from crashing on the rocks. There are so many times that He's saved me from myself, and I will always treasure this song. What a gift Vestal was to us also. It is so awesome each time I hear her. Thank you so very much for sharing this. It's truly a blessing.

[tutiemunson]

We truly lost a gem & an annointed blessing when we lost Kenny. He's my all time favorite singer. I miss him. But he's rejoicing and singing for Jesus in heaven.

[sanangel54]

great song i really like this song.....love this band and sorry so sorry about kenny henson but he is in heaven now........sanangel

[mratafa]

Does anyone know the title of this dvd? I've been looking for this on dvd for ages! I loooove Vestal...God bless her soul.

[hoover4000]

"sing your blues away" is the name I think

[mratafa]

Thank you so much!

[cdyhenson]

Do you have "We Need a Revival" sung by the Bishops on the Atlanta Homecoming

[cdyhenson]

This one is from the Ryman Gospel Reunion I have it on tape and DVD

[hoover4000]

oh yeah thats right

[scotlegranail]

Vestal was truly used of God. I hope God blesses all that view this annointed video. Tnail714

[silverfawkes]

thank you , thank you for sharing this video . it means alot to me , it is one of my all time favorite song . l love vestal goodman's voice it is truly sad that she is no longer here with us , l also miss her alot :(

[lunsfordjoslyn]

THIS IS A GREAT SONG AND VIDEO.

[NoiseMostBeautiful]

Amen! Thank you for this beautiful song.

[geco24]

thank God there is a lighthouse

[vestalfan]

I love this song. I also love Vestal.The power in her voice seems to increase every she sings this song. Vestal passed away on Dec.27,2003. It was a loss that is still hard to believe. I miss her deeply.

[abreon1]

Awesome. Mike Bowling ain't bad either...

[billybell133]

WHAT A BEATUFIL SONG!! WHEN I first heard it I almost cried it is so powerful.

[shininglikeastar]

Thank you so much this was a song my grandmother loved. She passed back in 2004 of cancer. Now I can play this song for her any time. My has been looking for this song now she will be listening to it everyday with me. Thank you so much.

[1Searchlight]

Thank you Hoover, you are awesome for posting such

great songs. God bless you.

[cindylavone]

This is one of my favorite songs.