"A Praying Spirit" (1980)- Rev. James Cleveland & VOC

[rmbb10]

Beautiful and powerful indeed.

[Orbot]

Now, THIS RIGHT CH'ERE, is the version I'm familiar with! OH the memories! I know Mattie Moss/Clark sisters did it originally, and theirs is AWESOME! But, I kinda heart this version. Sigh, God PLEASE bring the days when gospel singers literally SANG THE GOSPEL LIKE THIS!!

[drobi79336]

Amen

[Urboygotzswagg]

luv this version... powerful altos and tenors

[777937777]

Could you download this on imesh.com. Blessings to you.

[evanglillianlloyd]

real singing

[Orbot]

@evanglillianlloyd Yes!! REAL singing from the soul. You could fell this, and it pierces your very soul, and you saw results. Don't see this much anymore with all this modern day stuff. Some of it is ok, but overall, there's nothing to it.

[AjLVChi]

I LOOVE this song!!! The harmony on this song is AMAAAAZING!!!! They can sang!!! This song is such a blessing!!! It's soo POWERFULL!!! I really like this version of Rev. James Cleveland&VOC and The Clark Sisters version!!! They're both an inspiration and POWERFUL!!!! LOOVE IT!!!! I also like how the music stopped and they were still singing also!!! Beautifulll!!!

[gospelmusiclover542]

I have this cassette!!! One of Rev. Cleveland's best.

[TOTHEUNKNOWNGOD]

My brother sent a text message that asked, If you could go back in time, disguised and meet YOURSELF at 15 years of age, what would you say? I think I'd beg myself TO PRAY! AIDS, a disease you've never heard of will soon arise! CRACK, a drug you've never heard of will be sold openly on street corners! People will shoot others over foolishness! Earthquakes, tidal waves will increase! The things JESUS warned of will begin to come to pass quickly! PRAY! In 1976, it might've seemed impossible,PRAY

[ocook510]

@TOTHEUNKNOWNGOD wow that was personal and very powerful... GOD BLESS U...

[cgcade1]

All I can say is, "Lord when I pray give me what to say. Lord help me to say YES. Yes, Yes Lord!" Tonette McKenny, Charlotte "Penny" Jones & Cheryl McWhorter. Now that I am 51 years old this song right now has me in tears because this is the album that pushed so many of us forward!

[Orbot]

@cgcade1 As many times as I've heard this song, I NEVER knew those ladies names! Man, they SANGGGGGG!!!

[holyro11er]

Yea

[ADLIB1976]

Im sitting here balling my eyes out. I was 4 yrs old when this came out. Id stand in that mirror and pretend to be on Stage with the Rev Cleveland and the other singers . I didnt understand what prayer was really all about then but the song always made me cry

My tears now are from understanding the importance of being able to Get a prayer through. THANKS FOR POSTING THIS!!! I LOVE U TODAY.

[greigmonkpics]

Without ceasing amen.

[ASacredSpirit26]

OMG!! Powerful, I love this and the Clark Sister's version. Beautiful

[Chillguy7]

The first time I ever heard this song on this album I must have played it 20 times. My My My!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[queenmother928]

I see you have a lot of the old greats that we use to sing years ago. There is one particular song that I'm looking for. James Cleveland sponsored a choir and I really can't remember who it was, but the name of the song is "Psalm 7". If you find it on one of those old albums please post and let me know. Took us three months to perfect that song. It's one of those songs you wouldn't really pay much attention to, but it was meaningful once we sang it.

[trho1]

vintage classic music! I miss the James Cleveland Touch to gospel music! now that is church music! u can tell it is to be in the church! and to sing a song after the Clark sisters and make it your own is phenomenal Twinkie wrote an anointed song so if an anointed singer does it ,that is the effect it will have, it will be a blessing to all! praise God for these forerunners of gospel music blessing us with anointed music forever thanks to the internet!

[shinedelight]

Songs like this made people walk in off the street and get saved right there at the alter... I love it this generation don't know anything about this can we go back to these days when gospel was gospel

[stf504]

Nostalgic

[deatha44]

(tears in eyes) Back then the saints really wanted to live for God, w/o excuses.

I miss the purity of the saints back then. The taught us how to "tarry" and how to prevail in prayer..

[steezeebaby]

@deatha44 it has left us we just have brave it and go for it..God will not with hold himself from us. there is a rememnant on the way.

[TheElder79]

I didn't know JC wrote this. He a was the man!

[runcamyt]

@TheElder79 "Written by Elbertina "Twinkie" Clark and originally recorded by the Clark Sisters in 1978. It was covered in 1980 by Rev. James Cleveland and the Voices of Cornerstone on their "A Praying Spirit" double LP release for Savoy Records."

[StyleNMan]

I Just Posted Stand and Just Try God. I also have this album on CD.

[thoscsii]

Much as I love the Clarks, Cleveland 'ndem did this, lol!

[spartan4lyfe98]

The originals are always the best. My God.

[RGCisME116]

One of my favorites! This song is such a blessing! Because that's what we need to have. Thank you LORD! RGC

[infiniteblaq08]

I remember this..sweet memories....

[asquaredmedia]

This version is BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for posting. Also, STAY TUNED for my Internet Radio Broadcast of GOSPEL MUSIC (From The Old School) starting with the Out-Of-Print Hits from 1975 - 1989. If you're interested in participating, hit me up and I'll give you the webaddress.

[whatuwatchingjoe]

hi, was wandering if you still were launching your website. i'm very much interested.

[ljpoole]

OMG... My choir used to sing this... in the 80s...lol.. I was the soprano lead...so amazing

[EMWBOI07]

One of my favorite songs ever!

[praisejust4him]

This song really blessed my soul. Music has changed so much so that we need to always go back and grab a tune like this one. Be Blessed

[StyleNMan]

Also From The Album The Song, We will never pass this way again features James Cleveland's daughter LaShone Cleveland who later did backgrounds for L.A. Gospel Messengers, and the Kurt Carr Singers

[StyleNMan]

I have the record. A preacher who visited our church sung this song.

[theo781]

i'm looking for two rare songs by mr cleveland one is "he rose" and last "this ole journey" Please someone help me! it is serious!!

[MKD825]

I think you may be thinking of the song Christ the Redeemer (with the lyric "...He rose one Sunday morning..."). It's on the album James Cleveland with the World's Greatest Choirs. If you go to bn(dot)com, you can listen to a sample to see if that's what you're looking for.

[JayEm86]

search for Christ The Redeemer by James Cleveland here on YouTube, I made a video of that, listen to it and see if it sounds like "he rose".

[109RainyBaby]

always need to hear a song like this one

[Duchezz1]

I wonder if there is any way possible I can get this recording. This song just truly blesses my very sanctified soul and I am disappointed that I can't find it anywhere. If anyone out there has any suggestions, please advise...God Bless!!!

[juustlooking]

try the clark sisters. They were the first to record it...I either them or Mattie Moss...I also believe that Karen has this song on one of her albums.

[Duchezz1]

Thank you. I already tried the Clark Sisters' version, and don't like it AT ALL. The one by Rev Cleveland is much more inspiring and anointed in my opinion. Thankfully, I was able to locate the album by Rev. Cleveland. But thanks for the reply, nonetheless.

[loaactnow]

what do you not like about it?

[Duchezz1]

In my opinion it sounds a little pretentious.

[loaactnow]

but twinkie wrote it

[Duchezz1]

Yes, I know.

[Duchezz1]

Yes, I know.

Still it's pretentious.

[labraun34]

I agree with you. I've been looking for this song for years, and as much as I love the Clark Sisters, Karen's version doesn't even come close.

[bmccoy100]

download it from youtube.

[ctina323]

does anyone have "I heard the voice of Jesus Say and When the Saints go Marchin in and All of my life I'll say yes by James Cleveland??

[Facebh18]

I love James Cleveland's music....the guitars, organ, etc everything is on point, especially the guitars on all of his songs.

[luvcooley]

my uncle sang on this album his name I Michale Cooley

[hyacinthb]

YOu can hear Penny on the Pentecostal Community Choir's song "Let Us Not Be Weary". She is adlibing all through the song. The first "Oh, yeah" is Penny. Check out Johnzoe777

[hihosilverplated]

Wow the modern version is really good but I've always thought it sounds a LITTLE pretentious...but this was AWESOME! PRAISE GOD!!!

[isaiahangelo]

BLESS YOU FOR PUTTING THIS UP. I've been trying to find this forever ever and forever ever!!! I love this version

[mike2004000444]

i have this album

[milljh711]

Thank you Jesus!!! Lord when I pray give me what to say!

[vonnabear3]

Does anyone have the album "Try God"? And finally are there any "Original VOICES OF CORNERSTONE " OUT THERE?

[hyacinthb]

"Try God" isn't that on the "My Expextations" album?

[vonnabear3]

Can anyone post He Lifted Me" sung by the late Penny Jones?

[loopyman76]

I am a Clark Sisters fan, but I have ALWAYS loved this version of this song the best! Thanks for posting.

[lifeofchangesforme]

I never heard this version they are sound great

[eeniarrol]

Thank you!!! Thank you!!! I finally purchased this song on cassette tape a few years ago. But it is so nice to see that someone remembers and honors those great songs from yesteryear!

[worldchanger32]

i am on here tripping, this brings back sooooo many good memories of being in service as little man. just seeing the old saints slain in the "SPIRIT" lord knows i want a praying spirit. you guys realize how long ago this was and it still ministers...

[seminolababy]

please i want to download this song please please please

[ioxxd90]

I had this album....and I loved this song so much. Can you post Jesus Lover Of My SOul? Thanks

[preachingprince]

What a boon to my worship this evening, thank you!

[hyacinthb]

rfrank2005, yes, Sis. Pennie Jones is no longer with us.

[sabrowen]

May I ask, when and where did she passed? I would like to learn more about her legacy.

[fnihp30]

What happened to Penny Jones????????

[hyacinthb]

On this album cover, if I am not mistaken, Penny is on the 3rd row, 3rd from the left. I have this album, but it is packed away.

[hyacinthb]

I don't know the specifics, but I heard it was a tragic death at the hands of another. If anyone can validate, please do.

[mike2004000444]

i have this album

[darneitta]

TO BE LOVED BY GOD

[Sheall323]

The singers are from Reverend Cleveland's youth choir under the direction of Stan Lee. They were Cheryl McWhorter, Penny Jones, Tonette McKinney who were awesome singers as 13 year olds.

[MKD825]

Oh my Lord, these girls are 13??? Wow, they are singing their little tails off. I've always wanted to hear Penny Jones sing, I've read great things about her. Which one is she?

[Sheall323]

I cannot see from this blurry picture. Penny Jones went on to sing with Stan Lee, Pentacostal Community Choir, Los Angeles Gospel Messengers before gigging with Rod Stewart and other great rockers as background singer and studio singer.

[MKD825]

Oh no, I meant first, second, or third young lady singing. :) This has quickly become my newest favorite YouTube video... a fine example of a cover matching, if not surpassing the greatness of the original. And yes, I saw online that Penny did backgrounds for Rod, I believe on the song Never Give up on a Dream. Sheall, you really should write a book about the Messengers!

[rfrank2005]

Is penny still alive?I heard that she had passed,or it maybe another penny jones.

[Sheall323]

Penny Jones died tragically in Los Angeles. She is one and the same that sings on this album.

[prettygah12]

okay when youh say tragically what does that mean??

[Darneloh]

This version is great!

[Btstudent1]

Lord we need a praying spirit!!!!! what a prophetic word within this song. I wonder if it is still possible to purchase this LP in a retail store.

Anyway this is a great post God bless Rev. James Cleveland, Twinke Clark and The Clark Sisters for recording this song!!!!!!

[JayEm86]

I would look out for the LP on eBay. Maybe Malaco will reissue it on CD. They just re-released "It's A New Day" by James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir earlier this year, and that album is just 1 year older than this one.

[Btstudent1]

Thanks I really appericate it!!!!!!!

[blessed4areason]

Yo I am so like loving this song. And this is on an LP? I have to go find this it is just awsome.

[msbballer43]

can you please post some more of the VOC on here.The whole album is good...WOW!

[JayEm86]

That's the only song I have from the album.

[TonygMus2]

@msbballer43 You are right!!!!!! WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! This is awesome!!!!!!

[msbballer43]

my mom has this album still oh my god this is the orginal way.

[murice11]

Twinkie Clark is such a awesome song composer!!

[holyrollersoldier]

Haven't heard this version in many years.

Thanks.

[motownbaby]

WOW....the first few seconds make it or break it with me! This is a winner! Great posting.

[jlh527]

Great version. Actually on par with the original. Anyone know the name of the female leads?

[Sheall323]

The female leads are Tonette McKinney, Penny Jones and Cheryl McWhorter

[TitusJackson]

wow,

never heard this version.  great version!!!

[rashonts]

I've been wanting to hear this for YEARS!!!!!!!

[sivatmin]

I've always loved this version! AWESOME!