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  • @2himiblong I sooo agree!! I listened to it like 3times already..

  • Ledisi and Kim Burrell give me chills when they sing this song!

  • really annoninted music

  • I come here every time i am stressed out at work, and I am not a religious person at all... this is just so beautiful and pure.

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  • Unbelievable version done by ledisi. She should record a tribute album to Bishop Hawkins

  • UGH!!!! yes God #Anointed and this scat at the end smbess God!!!

  • i was so worrying about this & that but song made me realize that god work on his time not mine

  • *Extremely Gifted and Anointed by God* Thank u Lord for the anointing*

  • wat happened to separate yourselves from the world, remember show yourselves apart??? The easiest way to destroy a body is through deception like the Trosian horse concept. Desguise one's self as a sheep although being a wolf in sheep's clothing....Truth is being distorted through a frontal attack using our own word!!!!;*(

  • I can honestly say that I didn't care for her voice until this. I'm not a fan of hers, but she rocked this. We all have our own relationship with Christ. We are fools if we judge one another. That song meant something to her.

  • MY GOD!!!!! I COULD CARE LESS IF LEDISI SANG LADY MARMALADE, WHILE GETTING DRUNK, WITH A WHITE MINI SKIRT ON AND SOME WHITE GO-GO BOOTS, SMOKIN' A BLOUNT WITH POOKIE NEM' ON THE BLOCK 2 HOURS BEFORE SHE SANG THIS SONG!!!! SHE SANG THIS FROM HER HEART AND WAS ANNOITED UNDER THE POWER OF GOD, TO PULL THIS OUT!!! GOD USED HER THIS DAY!!! PLEASE KNOW

    THAT GOD CAN USE ANNNNNNNNNNYBBBBBBBOOOOOOODY, HE SO CHOOSES , FOR HIS GLORY!!! SHE SANGDIDIT' THAT SONG....

  • SHE IS AMAZING AND HER VOICE GIVES ME CHILLS!

  • @Chaiboogie...GREAT POINT! But let's put it where no MAN can reach it, right out of THE WORD OF GOD..Phl 1:18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice .

  • it is time for christians to know know their position and role on this earth

  • I've had a day to think about all the popular secular/gospel artists to date that have been blessed to sing both. Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Price, Aretha Franklin, Ruben Studdard, Luther Vandross, etc. These ppl were blessed to have the voices they have, and they realize where it came from. Let these people sing of Gods glory. David the psalmist was a sinner.

  • Your attitude is what keeps many ppl from walking into the church doors to receive salvation. Only God can judge any of us, and He could care less about your accolades, what you know, and who you know. Quit turning your nose up, when its God's grace that allows any of us to make it from day to day!!! Where were you when God found you????

  • I love this song, and anyone who sees secular when they see this is clearly conflicted somewhere in their own lives. You never know whom God may use to bring others to the foot of the Cross. Clearly "prophets" are becoming more and more wolves in sheep's clothing. Jesus ran with sinners, his disciples were from different walks of life, and he still used them to reach others. For you to judge and act impossible to please when it comes to who's singing Gods word is distasteful.

  • Wow! When did Christans become so judgemental? LIVE or NOT her praises were to GOD in hopes that someone will be moved by the words and not the singing!. I have heard Ledisi live and let me tell you her vocal ability will take your breath away! We can't keep listening to old negro spirituals to reach our youth of today! Just because she sings "secular" music does NOT mean she has no relationship with Christ! Do you know the cost of the oil in her Alabaster Box?

  • I know that's right. No wonder so many younger people are turned off by Christianity. The blues, jazz and R&B all stemmed from the very earliest forms of what became known as gospel. All these music forms are related and inter-related. It makes perfect sense for a young jazz/R&B singer to perform gospel and vice versa. And Ledisi can sing! I really enjoyed her "Pieces of Me" CD.

  • Ledisi has been nominated for 3 grammys. And she gave honor to God first. Continue to let God use you Ledisi. I'm happy for you.

  • @HusbandandWifeShow The Lord may very well be dealing with her heart. We never know what He's doing and how His Spirit is drawing people to Himself. So the issue is not a "secular" person singing a gospel song, but the question is does she have the authority to? People have a right to do whatever they choose, but do they have the authority? My prayer is that everyone comes to repentance by any means necessary. God bless. Selah

  • COME ON PEOPLE WHY THE HELL ARE SOME OF YOU BEING SO JUDGEMENTAL OF WHAT KIND A SINGER SHE IS. MAJORITY OF OUR SINGERS TODAY CAME FROM THE BLUES OR GOSPEL. SO WHAT THE HELL IS THE PROBLEM. STOP HATING HATERS. WE ALL ARE GOD'S CHILDREN. JUDGE YE NOT' AND YE SHALL NOT BE JUDGED. WHETHER IT WAS LIVE OR WASN'T THE POINT IS LEDISI IS SINGING THE HELL OUT IT. PRAISE THE LORD. AND SAY A TO THE MEN. NOTHING WORSE THAN HATERS. DON'T HATE CONGRATULATE AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATE.

  • check out the video i made for this song tell me what u think

  • Somebody's mad because they didn't lead this song on a televised tribute. Give Ledisi her props. If you weren't so closed-minded maybe God would elevate you to not just working in the industry but actually being in front. Now back to the regularly scheduled program!!! #teamledisi

  • Ledisi, I hear the angels wings flapping as they say thank you for giving the praise and sharing your gift with us. Wow! That was beautiful...I AM GRATEFUL!

  • she is singing this live.....whomever said differently just need to go away. Why do christians start so much mess? you want people to stay away from the churches???

  • she really did sing this song..she had me in tears...I'm grateful Lord for all you've done and what you have willed for me to do...

  • I love Ledisi. I first heard her singing jazz. This was simply awesome. She gave this song exactly what it needed. Praise the Lord!

  • Which version is better Ledisi or Kim Burell? I can't decide.

  • She did a fine job....but Lynette just sings it without the 'performance'.  I'd take Lynette any day with this song. All the riffs in church don't impress me.

    D-bo

  • @HusbandandWifeShow lol I like the lynette version too but I don't think ledisi's rifts were added to impress anyone, I'm certain they are there becasue she was moved by spirit to do so.

  • @TXejas19...she's a performer...first and foremost. She gave the 'people' what they wanted. Besides, I really don't think she sung live anyway. Which makes it even more of a performance. Yes, I like Lynette's (original) version, also.

    Stay safe...

  • @HusbandandWifeShow they showed the audience so i definitely think it was live, I really can't fathom the idea of a church going out of their way to make it appear as a live broadcasting and proven accountability at churchs like Potters House in Dallas is prominent especially when people like Ledisi appears. I was unaware Lynette did the original (I just learned something new). Lynette did bring a certain sophistication to gospel.

  • @TXejas19...many of them do not sing live. I've worked in the concert industry for years, so I'm pretty up on this matter. ;) Many live concerts are not 'live'. The audience is no indication as proof of 'her' live performance. Gospel music has drastically changed, and it's only getting worse. The fact of a secular artist singing at this funeral only proves my point. Her talent means nothing if she is simply out of order. Nice voice...wrong venue.

    Stay safe! *winks*

    D ;)

  • @HusbandandWifeShow I was in the choir so i can tell you for sure that she was singing live and also she went to school with pastor hawkins son jamie they are friends, so she came to sing to show her support to him when they show the audience you can see jamie and his wife sunny standing, she said i love you at the end because of her genuine love for jamie everyone one that was singing at the services had close ties to our family.

  • @hollyhoodjai...she was not singing 'live', and her knowing the family makes no difference. She may have been singing along with the song, but she was not LIVE. Live is YOU, not you and the track. She is a secular artist and had no business leading that song any more than Whitney Houston should. Her credentials/experience mean nothing to me. She can support by sitting in the audience with everyone else.

    This subject is closed for me.

    Stay safe...

    D-bo

  • @HusbandandWifeShow It is that very attitude, that holier than thou attitude, that has turned, pushed, and kept people away from the church and away from God! You are passing judgement on a person based upon what you think you know about them, not what God knows about them! I am fairly certain that we all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God! The judging that you are attempting to pass on to people is exclusively reserved for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

  • @HusbandandWifeShow Ledisi is the TRUTH! She was not "performing" Everything she does is always honest. She is an authentic singer. Ledisi takes any song she sings to a whole new level! BEST version of this song!

  • @Softbird27...your opinion is noted.

    Stay safe...

    D-bo

  • The way she sang the song brought tears to my eyes and touched my heart. God gives his gifts without repentance. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. To God be the glory!

  • I don't think anyone else could have touched this song but her!

  • This woman has a awesome anointing of God upon her life. O God we pray for this vessel of God that you will draw, empower, and encourage her to use this Gift that you gave her for your service.

  • What a beautiful voice, i can listen to her sing all day... Very gifted and talented..

  • I've got to stop procrastinating and go see Ledisi. Gifted!!

  • Wow!!! I did not know Ledisi sung like this.

  • something is truly wrong with 8 people may God bless them

  • The girl can sing period music is a ministry in which she may in some eye's has fallen yet God still hold's her hand pray for her not talk about her.

  • @Samgalland hello! cause girl got skills!

  • i love this!

  • I feel that Ledisi put her heart into the song and who has the right to judge how she praises God...I will leave the judgement to God....Ledisi you sang that song....You are a powerhouse and I pray that you will continue to allow God to minister to someone's heart through you...FYI People, Jazz is a delivery style not limited to one genre....and I will AMEN to that....Be blessed.....

  • This is how the body of Christ gets divided... when we argue over the small stuff and neglect truth. Everyone has an opinion and a view but let God be true and every man a liar. I am blessed by the word and spirit of God whether it comes from a Bishop or a Whino... If it is Glorifying My Risen Lord and Savior who cares if it sounds jazzy or classical or gospelly... Christ is Glorified and therefore... Be Grateful!!!!

  • @Chaiboogie ....LOL " gospelly "? Is that a word? LOL .... I know what you meant.

    Your statement carries much truth and weight to it. Preach on!

  • @Chaiboogie That is so true!

  • @Chaiboogie Would you believe that a donkey once brought the message from God to a PROPHET!?? LOL, and we continue to argue.

  • @Chaiboogie Amen!

  • @Chaiboogie I love this, I enjoy the way she is singing. Whoever is complaining must not be used to people singing a different version. Didnt stray too far, its still a gospel song....being sung from the heart.

  • Since discernment is a spiritual gift, I pray that the Lord gives it to me(especially before questioning someone's intentions). I am only asking you to do the same because a discerned individual can't be seen

    by one that does not have the GIFT!!

  • someone slap me, that girl is a beast!!!!

  • No shade to Ledisi, I LIVE for her, but this was not it. I don't wanna hear jazz runs in a gospel song. Kim Burrell, please.

  • @SuperGOALdigger A jazz riff and a gospel riff are barely distinguishable. Kim Burrell has run every other line, including ad-lib the words of the song. They are both great covers. Can't say one is better than the other.

  • lmbo bout threw it down huh lmbo(laptop)she sung that=)

  • GIRL I ALMOST BROKE MY LAPTOP DNT TRY THT NO MORE!

  • LEDISI KILLD IT!!!

  • MAN SHE JUST SANG THE HEAVEN'S OUT OF THIS SONG!!! AWESOME VOICE!!!

  • I laughed at her facial expression when she sang "good times" But besides that MAN SHE KILT THAT PART!!!!!!!!

  • Type in Thomas Allen Wade in the Water!!

  • so im the only one who laghed when she said "good times"

  • .one of my fav w.hawkins songs.

  • Man that was deep! Woman has talent!

  • @Samgalland honey I think you have to be birthed with those vocals! lol

  • ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW !!!!!!!!!!!

  • Ledisi you are incredible but the part of this video that really got me were my young brothers in christ standing and singing not caring about the camera that's what I'm talking about young people getting they sang on for the Lord

  • I always wondered what the result would be if Patti Labelle and Luther Vandross were to have a child together. I imagine that if it were a girl, she would sing like Ledisi

  • I seriously started coughing when this woman let it all out..tears are running down my face she is the business!!!

  • This song makes me take a long look over my life and just say Lord I thank you :)

  • Ledisi wowwwww!!!!!! Her presentation of this song. wild son...

  • Sing? That's what I do before I preach. Ledisi isn't singing. This is full -scale melodic production that kneeds my spirit and massages my emotions that I don't know whether to run or to try and dance or just jump. That last sentence was constructed poorly. I can't right one any better right now. Thank GOD for allowing this child to feed 'til we scream.

  • She has a beautiful voice and did a wonderful job with this song

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  • dis girl can just plain flat out without a doubt SANG!

  • IF U DNT SING...GONE HEAD NOW!!!

  • Ledisi is the most underrated sistah out there! She can sing!

  • I want this voice ! This woman can sing ! I mean I can sing , but NOTHING i repeat NOTHING compared to her !

  • @SweetKrazyChica12 I sing too, and I can blow! HOWEVER, this young woman has an AMAZING voice! She is truly blessed! I'm gonna take Ledisi lessons!

  • I haven't even started listening to it yet and I already KNOW she fixin' ta blow!!!! God has TRULY blessed this woman!!!

  • Type in Be Grateful by Thomas Allen, and be blessed.

  • THIS IS SOME CRAZY VOCALS... THIS WOMAN IS GOT HERE. SHE IS ONE OF THE BEST FEMALE VOCALIST I HAVE HEARD

  • .....Sing Ledisi

  • My, my...words can't express the chills that just went through my soul!!!!!!!! To God be the Glory!!!!!!!!!!

  • Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! 

  • @Samgalland soon as you find out make sure you tell me!

  • Absolutely Amazing!

  • 7 PEOPLE ARE IDIOTS! HOW CAN YOU DISLIKE THIS!?

  • I THINK SHE BLEW THIS OUT THE WATER,, THIS PERFORMANCE WAS VERY TOUCHING I CAN REMEBER MY GOD MOMMY SINGING THIS SONG WHEN I WAS JUST A BABY LOVE U MOMMIE TYNIKA

  • Ledisi is sanging the mess outta this song! I don't care whether she sings the blues or not. We are born sinners so that we might be saved. We are not born living righteous. Trust and believe, the more she goes forth for God, the more she will start to live for Him. I'm fan of her singing r & b and gospel.

  • She put her foot in this one.

  • to be honest i never knew tht daryl coley sang with walter hawkins' choir cause i see him in the background there

  • i love this so much i come by everyday to like and hear!!! thank you

    GOD IS MY ALL AND THIS IS WHY I AM SO GRATEFUL

  • If God can use a donkey, He can use anyone... I'm not comparing this gifted woman to a donkey or anything, I'm just saying that gifts are given without repentance and you don't know how this performance or woman has touched the people. If only one person was saved or touched from this video it is worth it. How many of us can say that we have used our gifts and moved at least one person?

    Stop judging, live your life right and maybe you too can touch someone like this song has touched me.

  • Those two little guys at 4:46 look like the future Bishops from Walter Hawkins

  • @sugabear1976 we as humans can be ridiculously hard on each other (CLEARLY) as if we are God Almighty Himself standing before the gates of heaven I walk with Jesus however, I am not perfect, neither are you or anyone else for that matter I don't know Ledisi but from one believer to another I can feel the presence of the lord within her performance it touched me and inspired me so that's where I am coming from, who would I be to say whether or not she lives a "Righteous" life and who DOES??

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  • *speechless*--chill inducing

  • @ 4:30....Just tell us how u really feel Ledisi lmao...my goodness!!!!

  • wonderful voice 

  • Get all of her stuff

  • Ok, vote if she should be the next Dorothy in the "Wiz" come on ya'll.

  • this video has truly hit home.. I am so GRATEFUL for EVERYTHING that Has been put before me! in response to many of the comments we really need to move away from comparing the anointing that God has placed on peoples lives.

  • WOW!!! This womans vocals are just.......!!!!!

  • @sugabear1976 we're not passing judgement are we??? How could u not be a believer and sing the way Ms. Ledisi did I mean I respect your opinion however I beg to differ she gave an ordained performance I love you LEDISI

  • @8410ajay Yes I judged, but righteously(that's what the bible says 2 do). I like her, that's not my point tho, my point is what I said. It was a PERFORMANCE. W/ the state that the world is in we need more who walk what they talk (or sing) & when they sing CHAINS BREAK!!! Some1 can't break chains if they're in them. Trust me, I hate it's like that too but the fact is her lifestyle & OTHER SONGS r CONTRARY to the Word of God. THAT'S TRUTH, not opinion!

  • This shows u GIFTS R WITHOUT REPENTANCE..God gave EVERYBODY something but the difference between her & the orginal singer is ANOITING BREAKS THE YOKE, this sounds goods but LET THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD SAY SO, she has no idea how it feels to walk this walk..so she sings it with talent WE SING IT WITH EXPERIENCE

  • @Sugabear1976 I agree with you and was thinking the same thing as I was watching it like MAN the anointing makes the difference~ Not passing judgement at all but we say all that to now determine that we will pray for her

  • @Sugabear1976 This woman worships at her concert just like Fantasia she has a worship time in her concert & we dont know her walk w/God. Gift w/out repentance means God does not apologize for whom he's gifted,but we can't judge her walk w/God we dont sleep w/her at night and follow her around to know if she walks with God or not.When church ppl get saved & stop tryna judge and point & what's NOT holy instead of living it themselves in LOVE then the world may get saved but church ppl r in the way

  • @Ashabobo The bible says "try them by the spirit" & "know them by their fruit." it also says 2 "judge righteously" It is what it is...I got saved DESPITE others(ppl n the church, friends, & other influences) cause @ the end of the day we will stand b4 Him & NO excuse in this world will b accepted. He will either say I know u not or I NEVER knew u so w/ a beautiful voice, gifts(whether that's preaching, teaching, singing, etc) U CAN STILL BUSS HELL WIDE OPEN. This is NOT opinion, it's FACT!

  • @Sugabear1976 You are so wrong because GOD's message is all I hear when I hear this song!!! Please pray about your discernment !!!

  • @thickandsexie1 did u say for ME to pray 4 discernment???? U might wanna take ur own advice ;)

  • Sang Ledisi!!!!!!!!!!

  • Thank you God for never giving up on me me even when i gave up on on myself. Thank you for loving me even when I didnt know how to love myself. I am GREATFUL for your mercy, for your love and for saving me. Thank you for life, for hope and for the many blessings you have given me

  • omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ha falsetto is something serious

  • Superb performance, my girl Ledisi has done it again!

  • Awesome! My highschool classmate put it down! To God Be The Glory!

  • She is crazy on this. OMG

  • She need to remake this song just like this.......I agree Pure Talent....

  • Pure talent!

  • jennifer version is FLAT.....THUMBS DOWN(((Everyone's thumbs)))

  • LEDISI!!!!!!!!

  • When folks sing this good all I can call it is foolishness because I cannot make sense of it.

  • @frsh6272 #REALTALK nd #LOL

  • Yo Ledisi just needs to do gospel..just an animal..smh wow! awesome

  • she wrecked this song!!!! Makes no sense!!!1

  • Sang Ledisi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it...the runs get me everytime i have to listen to this song atleasr 2 times a day it minister to me.

  • Im confused, did kim and ledisi perform this at the same tribute? its the same arrangement in both :/

  • wow that was great !!!!!

  • @Tayeonce - yes, but you forgot Jennifer Hudson.... her cover with John Legend is very sweet !

  • Ledisi performs better with gospel music than any other music. It's an amazing performance!!!!!!!

  • love it!!! haven't been able to get this song out of my head since i watched her perform it.

  • Sang it outta yo soul girl, YES!!! YES!!!

  • OMG!!!!! I had to rewind this over and over again I just could not get enough of it!

  • THIS OUTFIT IS MY LIFEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! Oh And SANG LEDISI

  • Ledisi straight rocked this!!!!!!

  • not bad!

  • Ledisi just sick with it OMg blew it out the water

  • have mercy Richard Smallwood directs and ledisi murks it

  • As much as I love her voice .... especially on Four Women (black girls rock) It's Kim Burrell that gives me goosebumps on the arms and tears to the eyes.

  • I listened to all version on youtube. wait now though, they are all great,this is a giifted singer. This kind of talent comes from the heart,makes every thing she sings spiritual.

  • WOW!!!.....Breaking Down Over Here

  • ONE WORD "CHILLLLLLLLLLLSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS­S" OMG MAN SHE WAS NOT PLAYING!! :)

  • dont maKE no sense lol..... 'NOINTED :)

    so unique

  • ...folk ain't gone like me after this, but thats alright...lol. She did very well...but the ANOINTING makes the difference! This verson ain't got JACK on Kim's... i'm just sayin. **Kanye shrug**

  • @Mystyque1 U are too right, she has the skill but it is missing that unspoken quality (Anointing) that Kim has.

  • @ryanla84 I agree with you! Though Kim's version is my favorite!

  • @Mystyque1 - yes, but the original Min. Lynette Stephens version..... just untouchable. Sorry, just the fact !

  • @shieldsff: well, DUUUHHH!!!! lol of course the original gets top honors, hands down & w/o question...I'm just talkin bout the covers...

  • u know I have always liked Ledisi but hearing her sing Gospel WHOA!!! All I can say is you can't truly sing until you can kill it in Gospel. All artists that truly can sing have roots in Gospel music.

  • LEDISI JUST SANG HER FACE OFF....give Him the glory. She has a serious anointing. She DEF needs to go ahead a start doing gospel LOL @ripgranny52309 I 100% agree!!

  • LEDISI JUST SANG HER FACE OFF....give Him the glory. She has a serious anointing. She DEF needs to go ahead a start doing gospel LOL

  • She is the truth....

  • YESSSSS SHE SANGING THIS SONG!!!

  • ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW......THAT WAS POWERFUL.

  • I have always been a Ledisi fan, but she took it to another level for me. She gives the best concerts, but hearing her sing gospel made me want to learn this song. This is an anointed performance! To God all praises go, and all gifts originate from one source-GOD!!!!!!!!! I wouldn't dare insult someone's gift. Do the doggone thing Ledisi.

  • Simply put...This is the Truth. Please listen to the words and The Word... Real stuff.

  • This woman is a SUPERSTAR vocalist. I've seen her scatting to Etta, giving "Endless Love" a brand new meaning, giving Chaka on soul train a "HOW YOU DOIN" with her perf. and gospel, OMG..her with Kelly Price and this tribute..I omgawwwwwd..Oh and ..she even got on stage with Patti Labelle at Essence and shine like a neon light in a dark room..lol..this woman is WOW!! Her and Jennifer Hudson did great with this song, but yes..Ledisi..OMG.J-Hud..stunne­d me..Ledisi made my butt cry with this.lol

  • Lordy she can go, this voice is defintley made for sanging. I am grateful she decided to share with the world. I love her......!!!!!!