I played this for my mother, Ruth Butler, on her death bed...between this song and my daughter singing her favorite opera songs...Mom went to heaven with musice carrying her to the loving arms of Jesus.
You need to know what your business, your life looks like to you. How else do you know what you want or if in fact you actually get to where you want to go???? How will you know when you get there?
Thank you, Brother/Pastor Wintley Phipps I am so grateful to have grown and still be alive (and well) to get to "know" you---hear your testimony, teaching and beautiful music and call for us to serve knowing privilege comes with a calling. I love you and thank God for you. Continued Blessings. Amen!!!
I love this. I recited this at my grandmother's funeral. I still do not know how my voice held out and my emotion carried without overtaking me, the only answer is that Christ was standing with me. I still see my grandmother being carried to her enternal life with our Lord, what a glorious ride! The day I ride will be glorious and welcoming!
My family and I sat together the day after my grandmother Carolyn passed and listened to Go Down, Death. We wept then, I weap now, and both times I have heard this it has brought me comfort.
i really like Mr Phipps, i grew up listening to him with my family in the 80s and now he is a staple in my home. i know that he is seventh day adventist, it bothers me that he implied that when our loved ones pass away, they go to heaven immediately. as Seventh Day Adventist we do not believe nor teach this. we teach the dead know nothing for there is no life in them. their spirit (Gods breath of life) returns to heaven from which it came. daniel 12:2, psalm 146:4, john 11:11-14, john 5:28-29
Exactly...I just converted to the Adventist faith about a month ago and I know that. He could have used other words that would have been beautiful and true.
My great-grandma was named Caroline, and my dad tears up every time he hears this. She was 106 when she died. They recited this at her funeral, and even printed it in her obituary in the local paper. I have a clipping somewhere... Thank you so much for uploading this, now my dad can hear it anytime, and reminisce of the good times he had with her.
The Bible commands for salvation is to trust in Jesus Christ and him alone and what hehas done for salvation. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.(Romans 1:16). Jesus was born of a virgin, led a sinless life, was crucified and died, was buried, and on the third day he Arose!!! And all those that trust in Him alone are saved by grace and grace alone. Eph 2:8-9. Rom 3:23
right after i seen this video my mother passed away that's been about a year and a half. She died from cancer she was saved and knew where she would spend eternity.
This Video not only brings tears of sorrow but tears of joy thank you for this wonderful video he is truly blessed by God
hi... do u have this whole homecoming dvd? i'd really like to know who the female group is that sings right after this piece by Phipps. if u know it'll be greatly appreciated.
@mantie2627 i believe your refering to Charlotte Ritchie, Ladye Love Smith and Kim Hopper when they sang go rest high on the mountain. i've posted a video of that on youtube as well
Just want to say a heartfelt 'thanks' for such wonderful, inspiring videos. The messages given and the truth that is carried through the talent of Wintley Phipps...
This a beautiful poem and Pastor Phipps makes it come alive. I was inspired to do this poem at my aunt's funeral last year and many family members were blessed by it. Thank you both, Mr. Johnson, writer and Pastor Phipps.
It's a poem written by James Weldon Johnson and Wintley Phipps does a wonderful job telling the story. He also tells the story of "The Creation "by James Weldon Johnson.
HardenJim... Wintley has ALREADY sung in God's presence... maybe not in front of his throne... but if you believe that God is, indeed, omnipresent then Wintley has surely sung in his presence.
God Bless the witness of Wintley Phipps, I pray Father that Wintley can sing 'Amazing Grace' in Your Presence. As a side note when Wintley tells the angel "Go down death into Yamacraw", it refers to a band of Indians called Yamacraw that settled in Savannh, Ga.
I dedicate this story to my amazing mother, who has 'gone on', Margaret Ollie Parvin Harden, who taught me the meaning of Jesus !!!!
Exactly it may not be perfect according to theology but it is beautiful and tells a wonderful message. It has helped me through the deaths of loved ones. Its helped to comfort my soul and ease my pain. It does what it is meant to do, a good deed to ease the hearts of those who have lost loved ones.
I think we all agree it's not theologically accurate but it is beautiful all the same. Especially when you've just lost a spouce, or you are 5 and just lost your mommy. I would like to think that's how my friend died; not afraid of death!
oxo7oxo, You have to listen, friend. You have to hear the words...this is a beautiful poem. That is what I was saying earlier, but I guess someone did not like it. God bless that person anyway.
At first I thought that this was a wonderful little sermon on death until I got to the part where he spoke of Carolyn being in the arms of Jesus who wiped the tears from her eyes.
For those who know what the Bible really says about death know that this is false. The tears will not be wiped away until after the resurrection...See Revelation 21:1-4 and 1Thessalonians 4:15-17. Furthermore, the spirit that returns to God is not the person, but that which gave life to the body-the breath of God.
time is a constraint of our physical universe. not pertaining to the spiritual realm. The bible it's self declares that one year is like a thousand days and a day like a thousand years to God. The soul or spirit is the essence of our being, yes. but we are individual creations of God with the purpose of enjoying him fully and to give glory unto him who is worthy. God being the source of us does not discount our personal existence.
you have to understand that this is in the fashon of an african american sermon and that is how they looked at Jesus. May not be perfect, but man is it beautiful. Older african americans believed that Jesus was more accesible. oh to have that faith in modern times.
To Messymessam: Not so I have been an SDA for 40 years and find nothing in the poem out of place and as many text as you come up with I can come up with to refute you. The interpretation you give is your own. now Bible resting in the arms of Jesus is not I repeat not meant to be literal but refers to the rest in the grave.
Whitney Phipps is a SDA and he knows the difference between symbolism and reality a thing many SDA's have a problem with.
i am sorry to say that the seventh day adventist church the bible nor God does not support the views expressed in this poem. sister carolyn or anybody else who is dead is not or are not in Jesus arms. the dead is asleep in thier graves. no one goes to heaven or hell so to speak when they die they go to sleep and their breath goes back to God. whitney phipps is a seventh day adventist and should know better. i will return with texts to support my statesment.
LOL---Wish you could open your eyes and ears. You are not listening--Why not just learn not to argue or fuss about words ? Just Praise Jesus--your not very famialiar with poems. Just listen--and preaise God--LOL
This is wonderful I would like to say this poem to the Jackson family, take your rest Michael Jackson. To all his fans and family weep not, he is not dead, he is asleep, he is resting on the bosom of Jesus!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE this poem by JWJ ..but he forgot to say savannah Ga... But he did well .....i remember when my mom used to say this poem to me when i was younger.....
I find peace and great comfort in it, I lost my mother and father and Aunt in less than a year. My mother and Aunt both where saved. My father was not. my mother and aunt( Sisters) died with cancer. They had the peace of knowing where they where going.. It hurts me deeply that my father was not saved. My grandmother Right know is close to death. She raised me in church, in time it lead me to Christ. Pray for my Family. thank you much for the video
Just got word that a sister Christian passed away last night. She will be greatly missed. This is bringing me comfort. Thank you for posting. Rest with Jesus, Miss Mary Ruth.
As Christian Bible believers, when we die, we are asleep in Jesus and will remain so, until the 2nd coming of Christ. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, KJV). Thank you Wintley for sharing the truth of God's Holy Word. Amen.
I watch a cousin of mine pass from this world to the final home. This was read at her funeral with her in place of the other stuff. I never thought that I would hold someone hand as they went from this world. But I did with her I know she is in heaven and this tho it is very humbleing made her passin an easier thing
Sigh. To explain to those who want to be nasty - No, Wintley Phipps did not write this piece, and no, it's not in any version of the Bible or being added to the Bible. It's a very old spiritual piece. It simply says that death itself is a sleep in Jesus's arms. If you don't wish to believe this story on how one goes to Jesus, don't listen. Is it true? Got me. But having watched death come all too often, this seems like it may be a very close version. It's simply comfort, nothing more.
firstly, he didnt write this. secondly, if you dont like it then dont watch but dont try to ruin it for everybody else by sticking your nose up in the air.
i believe that when people die they go on to heaven and those who are still living when the resurrection comes goes on after. thats what i was raised to believe and thats what it says in my bible. so lets just agree to disagree i guess
the bible says that we shall perish for a lack of knowledge. my father was raised southern baptist during the civil rights movement. he was raised to believe when you die you go to heaven. then he met my mom and began reading the bible for himself, not just from what was being preached from the pulpit. beware that many preachers will not be saved. not to drone on, but you are my sister in Christ, and i just want to forward these verses to you. daniel 12:2,psalm 146:4.john 11:11-14,john 5:28-29
I Cor. 15:50-54 states that Death will be defeated whwn Jesus come. Untill them we sleep in our graves. Also, those who are alive when he comes will be changed only then.
Thank you soooo much for posting this. I plan to purchase it if possible. I lost my dear Father last month and cannot express in words the way in which this touched my heart.
I'm not religious but I would go to this man's church faithfully every sunday. What a great entertainer. If this was a skinny frail man with a bad voice, speaking the same words, it wouldn't carry the power that Wintley possesses, and that's where the religion side falls short. but what an awesome performer.
A beautiful and stirring account of what spiritually takes place at the death of a believer! The Christian's death is truly only a "sleeping in the bosom of Jesus," awaiting the resurrection! And even though Sister Caroline was weary from life, it wasn't her "work" that saved her: It was the Grace of God by Faith in Christ, which made her a child of God - a TOTALLY different situation than dying in unbelief! Thank you Wintley Phipps! Thank you God, for Your Son!
When I listen to Pastor Phipps, I get a glimpse of what God must be like, I don't mean that in a blasphemous way,but he conveys the majesty and awesomeness and the sincere deep love and compassion of God..bless this good man,God uses him to bring glory to Himself..
I remember the first time I read this poem in high school. I knew that it was an emotionally weighty piece,but I didnt truly under stand the heft. I thought it was merely "cool". After my mother died. The heft of it's meaning and significance hit me like a ton of bricks. Sometimes, needing comfort, I turn to this poem.
Hoover, I have been sitting here on YouTube for almost two hours and most of what I've watched, you have posted. I know it has to be a time consuming undertaking to do all this. Thanks. I enjoy the Gaithers very much. God Bless you.
Rev. Phipps is a blessing to us all. I thank God for letting me see and hear him. I've lost so many but I know they are with God and suffering no more.
Thank you so much for this, My grandmother passed in my arms i asked GoD to allow me to be there when he called her home, she was at peace but Death picked her up like a baby, what Mr.Phillips was saying about was everything my grandmother did thank you so much!!! for this.
I listened to this, and thought about my dear sister who the Lord took more than 10 years ago. i was a preacher and left the ministry because of my anger towards God. I recently came back into the ministry, and I have to tell you that this video broke my heart. I broke down like I dont think I ever have and made my peace with God. Thank you Brother Phipps, thank you for answering a divine call. And thanks to who ever posted this on You Tube. God is an awesome God!
This is a true blessing. I lost my father not so long ago to cancer, and since then I have had a heavy heart and have felt a void in my life. But, I am comforted knowing that he is no longer suffering and is in everlasting peace and happiness. His death was not the end, but rather only the beginning. Being in my 20s, I never thought that I would lose him at this age. Actually, I have not lost him, because now he is in a place to where he can be even greater for me. He is always in my heart.
I recently gave up my Father. I have shared the passing of others.
I am particularly anxious that this passing and all others become a blessing to the loved ones who are now "tempted" to "miss" them as though they and/or their love are somehow gone.
Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life [which is] in Christ Jesus [the law of our new being] has freed me from the law of sin and of death.
I lost my husband 15 months ago to cancer. We married his last year in college. Forty eight years we had together. Time since his going has seemed much longer. And this is the first thing I have heard that has taken the pain of the loss away, and someday I'll joyfully join him. Thank you Mr Phipps.
My mom made me PROMISE to play THIS at her HOMECOMING service. Thank you for posting this!!! To EVERY viewer...May God Bless you an your family with peace of mind--even Right Now--In Jesus Name.
My Beautiful Sister, Tommye White is dying as I type this. I will recite this wonderful piece at her funeral. Thank you, Sir for this. I know, as it has brought me peace, it will bring peace to her husband, Jim and their children and all who knew her. I pray that it touches someone else as it has touched me and that they will give themselves to Jesus.
"...she's labored long in His vineyard..." No presumption of Heaven here... only a life lived in His grace. Wintely gives it a pathos with which we are not often blessed. What a fantastic presentation!
The finest poem and orator I've ever heard. I plan to show it on the big screens of my church for my funeral. Anyone know where I can acquire the written words?
awesome way to enourage those who have lost a loved one. I lost my friend of 30 years to drugs and this comforted me knowing she rests in god's bossom
I repeatedly send this to friends and family, so that when death comes, they are reminded that all that we do not know- HE knows... let HIM handle it... and fear not if we are doing the best we can, as HE wills. Ruby O
This is awesome, I actually recited this poem in High School for an Improvisation course & won with this poem. It was truly an awesome & amazing peace! Enjoy it!
His speaking voice is awesome but his singing is anointed by God himself.
tsulawmn 2 months ago
Hi i don't know if you have it but could you post his song one more valley. I really love that song and i can't find it anywhere
schmuppyinc 2 months ago
Hi i don't know if you have it but could you post his song one more valley. I really love that song and i can't find it anywhere
schmuppyinc 2 months ago
I believe Wintley Phipps is still "sucking wind." He sang at President Obama's inauguration.
MatrixHealing 8 months ago in playlist Go Down Death
@MatrixHealing what does sucking wind mean?
york0I 4 months ago
I watched this DVD today and had to find this part to share on FB. So awesome! We were fortunate enough to be at this taping in New Orleans!
Suzied67 10 months ago
I played this for my mother, Ruth Butler, on her death bed...between this song and my daughter singing her favorite opera songs...Mom went to heaven with musice carrying her to the loving arms of Jesus.
mbutler91c 11 months ago
To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord.
sparkyhoosier 11 months ago
You need to know what your business, your life looks like to you. How else do you know what you want or if in fact you actually get to where you want to go???? How will you know when you get there?
eonlinebizopp 11 months ago
Thank you, Brother/Pastor Wintley Phipps I am so grateful to have grown and still be alive (and well) to get to "know" you---hear your testimony, teaching and beautiful music and call for us to serve knowing privilege comes with a calling. I love you and thank God for you. Continued Blessings. Amen!!!
DDH30274 11 months ago
I love this. I recited this at my grandmother's funeral. I still do not know how my voice held out and my emotion carried without overtaking me, the only answer is that Christ was standing with me. I still see my grandmother being carried to her enternal life with our Lord, what a glorious ride! The day I ride will be glorious and welcoming!
KMWatts4708 1 year ago
Bro Phipps is strong and alive ,glorifing God.
lidawalters 1 year ago
praise the lord my brother blessing
MrPobelo 1 year ago
My family and I sat together the day after my grandmother Carolyn passed and listened to Go Down, Death. We wept then, I weap now, and both times I have heard this it has brought me comfort.
lewisjamie1 1 year ago
My mother died in February. I just remembered this poem and have heard it. Thank you, Lord.
Christina5Archer 1 year ago
i really like Mr Phipps, i grew up listening to him with my family in the 80s and now he is a staple in my home. i know that he is seventh day adventist, it bothers me that he implied that when our loved ones pass away, they go to heaven immediately. as Seventh Day Adventist we do not believe nor teach this. we teach the dead know nothing for there is no life in them. their spirit (Gods breath of life) returns to heaven from which it came. daniel 12:2, psalm 146:4, john 11:11-14, john 5:28-29
NaturalDejaVu 1 year ago 3
@NaturalDejaVu You do know that he is reciting a poem by James Weldon Johnson, don't you? He also recites Johnson's "Creation."
Teeninchee 10 months ago
@NaturalDejaVu
Exactly...I just converted to the Adventist faith about a month ago and I know that. He could have used other words that would have been beautiful and true.
foxxietrini 9 months ago
@foxxietrini I know brethren... you're right!!!!
artygunnar 7 months ago
This was my first time hearing this recently my mom passed away. Brought back memories.God bless
pat0615 1 year ago
My great-grandma was named Caroline, and my dad tears up every time he hears this. She was 106 when she died. They recited this at her funeral, and even printed it in her obituary in the local paper. I have a clipping somewhere... Thank you so much for uploading this, now my dad can hear it anytime, and reminisce of the good times he had with her.
karebearredneckmomma 1 year ago
Very good!
BarrosJunio 1 year ago
Is Wintley Phipps DEAD ???
vfra230185 1 year ago
@vfra230185 no hes alive
hoover4000 1 year ago
@vfra230185 Thanks for your information man ;-)
vfra230185 1 year ago
Hahh. Nah. If he were dead, he and Sister Caroline would be rejoicing together...in the bosom of Jesus.
mrdonaldscott 1 year ago
@vfra230185 No.
grace777d 1 year ago
The Bible commands for salvation is to trust in Jesus Christ and him alone and what hehas done for salvation. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.(Romans 1:16). Jesus was born of a virgin, led a sinless life, was crucified and died, was buried, and on the third day he Arose!!! And all those that trust in Him alone are saved by grace and grace alone. Eph 2:8-9. Rom 3:23
pinksoccerplyr59 10 months ago
@vfra230185 no, he is............RRRessssssting
gioolioplus 7 months ago
this has made me cry it's so beautiful.
xXLaurenStaceyXx 1 year ago
Amazing
rsptz707 1 year ago
right after i seen this video my mother passed away that's been about a year and a half. She died from cancer she was saved and knew where she would spend eternity.
This Video not only brings tears of sorrow but tears of joy thank you for this wonderful video he is truly blessed by God
Hillbillyblues2112 1 year ago
hi... do u have this whole homecoming dvd? i'd really like to know who the female group is that sings right after this piece by Phipps. if u know it'll be greatly appreciated.
mantie2627 1 year ago
@mantie2627 i believe your refering to Charlotte Ritchie, Ladye Love Smith and Kim Hopper when they sang go rest high on the mountain. i've posted a video of that on youtube as well
hoover4000 1 year ago
Just want to say a heartfelt 'thanks' for such wonderful, inspiring videos. The messages given and the truth that is carried through the talent of Wintley Phipps...
poweful!
TheJunieG 1 year ago
What a gift he is!
SusanGaffney 1 year ago
Thank you hoover for sharing this, every time I hear it I am truly, truly blessed....God speed and happy trails....
bigdog187able 2 years ago
This a beautiful poem and Pastor Phipps makes it come alive. I was inspired to do this poem at my aunt's funeral last year and many family members were blessed by it. Thank you both, Mr. Johnson, writer and Pastor Phipps.
elizabethteagle 2 years ago
It's a poem written by James Weldon Johnson and Wintley Phipps does a wonderful job telling the story. He also tells the story of "The Creation "by James Weldon Johnson.
I really enjoy watching his work.
Way to go Pastor Phipps.
elizabethteagle 2 years ago
HardenJim... Wintley has ALREADY sung in God's presence... maybe not in front of his throne... but if you believe that God is, indeed, omnipresent then Wintley has surely sung in his presence.
valleyjulie 2 years ago
God Bless the witness of Wintley Phipps, I pray Father that Wintley can sing 'Amazing Grace' in Your Presence. As a side note when Wintley tells the angel "Go down death into Yamacraw", it refers to a band of Indians called Yamacraw that settled in Savannh, Ga.
I dedicate this story to my amazing mother, who has 'gone on', Margaret Ollie Parvin Harden, who taught me the meaning of Jesus !!!!
HardenJim 2 years ago
What he said was great, and beautiful if you truly understand what it means.
vgy321 2 years ago
Exactly it may not be perfect according to theology but it is beautiful and tells a wonderful message. It has helped me through the deaths of loved ones. Its helped to comfort my soul and ease my pain. It does what it is meant to do, a good deed to ease the hearts of those who have lost loved ones.
starvb 2 years ago 2
I think we all agree it's not theologically accurate but it is beautiful all the same. Especially when you've just lost a spouce, or you are 5 and just lost your mommy. I would like to think that's how my friend died; not afraid of death!
Mavrrrie 2 years ago
oxo7oxo, You have to listen, friend. You have to hear the words...this is a beautiful poem. That is what I was saying earlier, but I guess someone did not like it. God bless that person anyway.
Shalom !
MrRunningwolfe 2 years ago
He is reciting the Poem "Go Down Death" by poet James Weldon Johnson 1871-1938
treemonisha2006 2 years ago
I played this for my mother on her death bed as she ventured into her glory. I love this and the fact that we know our reward. I love you, Mom.
mbutler91c 2 years ago 2
I love his voice!
ambi101 2 years ago 3
At first I thought that this was a wonderful little sermon on death until I got to the part where he spoke of Carolyn being in the arms of Jesus who wiped the tears from her eyes.
For those who know what the Bible really says about death know that this is false. The tears will not be wiped away until after the resurrection...See Revelation 21:1-4 and 1Thessalonians 4:15-17. Furthermore, the spirit that returns to God is not the person, but that which gave life to the body-the breath of God.
oxo7oxo 2 years ago
its not a sermon, its a poem - Go Down, Death by James Weldon Johnson
tealdaylight 2 years ago 3
time is a constraint of our physical universe. not pertaining to the spiritual realm. The bible it's self declares that one year is like a thousand days and a day like a thousand years to God. The soul or spirit is the essence of our being, yes. but we are individual creations of God with the purpose of enjoying him fully and to give glory unto him who is worthy. God being the source of us does not discount our personal existence.
floodlet 2 years ago
There's a time and place for everything and this is not the place for you to discuss your minor theological disagreements with the words of this poem
tchristian04 2 years ago 2
My friend, you are missing the point--LOL
You have to learn to listen carefully--and praise the Lord. Listen and learn--LOL
MrRunningwolfe 2 years ago 2
you have to understand that this is in the fashon of an african american sermon and that is how they looked at Jesus. May not be perfect, but man is it beautiful. Older african americans believed that Jesus was more accesible. oh to have that faith in modern times.
MzShugr 2 years ago 6
Michael Jackson? I HOPE he was a Christian... but, the lifestyle didn't prove it... anyway.
tcoopster 2 years ago
To Messymessam: Not so I have been an SDA for 40 years and find nothing in the poem out of place and as many text as you come up with I can come up with to refute you. The interpretation you give is your own. now Bible resting in the arms of Jesus is not I repeat not meant to be literal but refers to the rest in the grave.
Whitney Phipps is a SDA and he knows the difference between symbolism and reality a thing many SDA's have a problem with.
JaCkdc42 2 years ago
i am sorry to say that the seventh day adventist church the bible nor God does not support the views expressed in this poem. sister carolyn or anybody else who is dead is not or are not in Jesus arms. the dead is asleep in thier graves. no one goes to heaven or hell so to speak when they die they go to sleep and their breath goes back to God. whitney phipps is a seventh day adventist and should know better. i will return with texts to support my statesment.
messymessam 2 years ago
If you bring biblical passages not something outside of the bible. The body dies but the spirit leaves the body.
jimster46 2 years ago
LOL---Wish you could open your eyes and ears. You are not listening--Why not just learn not to argue or fuss about words ? Just Praise Jesus--your not very famialiar with poems. Just listen--and preaise God--LOL
MrRunningwolfe 2 years ago 4
Amen
annajanuary 2 years ago
This is wonderful I would like to say this poem to the Jackson family, take your rest Michael Jackson. To all his fans and family weep not, he is not dead, he is asleep, he is resting on the bosom of Jesus!!!!!!!!!
TheMikejones2121 2 years ago 4
como faço para ter um cd deste cantor?? aqui em Portugal??? PLEASE, THANK YOU
unanipiu 2 years ago
this poem is blessed and loved
bakerman64 2 years ago
I LOVE this poem by JWJ ..but he forgot to say savannah Ga... But he did well .....i remember when my mom used to say this poem to me when i was younger.....
daniyellea 2 years ago
RIP Mr Phipps
xXDWSFXx 2 years ago
i did not hear anything about him dying? as far as I know he's still alive
hoover4000 2 years ago
Its not him its his dad. I knew his dad.
xXDWSFXx 2 years ago
@xXDWSFXx Pastor Phipps is alive and ministering.
mouneeray 1 year ago
Look at 3:40
4 of the people sitting behind him are dead.
Death came for them but it had no sting.They are rejoicing in the presence of our Lord.
bofts 2 years ago
for u people who are wondering who wrote this it was James Weldon Johnson
krisndallas 2 years ago 3
I find peace and great comfort in it, I lost my mother and father and Aunt in less than a year. My mother and Aunt both where saved. My father was not. my mother and aunt( Sisters) died with cancer. They had the peace of knowing where they where going.. It hurts me deeply that my father was not saved. My grandmother Right know is close to death. She raised me in church, in time it lead me to Christ. Pray for my Family. thank you much for the video
everykneeshallbowtoj 3 years ago 9
We recently used this at my granny's funeral. What a wonderful poem. Thanks for posting it.
scott27288 3 years ago
This is a WONDERFUL video.
KingItachi17 3 years ago
Just got word that a sister Christian passed away last night. She will be greatly missed. This is bringing me comfort. Thank you for posting. Rest with Jesus, Miss Mary Ruth.
superb514 3 years ago
As Christian Bible believers, when we die, we are asleep in Jesus and will remain so, until the 2nd coming of Christ. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, KJV). Thank you Wintley for sharing the truth of God's Holy Word. Amen.
comeoutofbabylon72 3 years ago 2
I watch a cousin of mine pass from this world to the final home. This was read at her funeral with her in place of the other stuff. I never thought that I would hold someone hand as they went from this world. But I did with her I know she is in heaven and this tho it is very humbleing made her passin an easier thing
brandizmyslony 3 years ago
Sigh. To explain to those who want to be nasty - No, Wintley Phipps did not write this piece, and no, it's not in any version of the Bible or being added to the Bible. It's a very old spiritual piece. It simply says that death itself is a sleep in Jesus's arms. If you don't wish to believe this story on how one goes to Jesus, don't listen. Is it true? Got me. But having watched death come all too often, this seems like it may be a very close version. It's simply comfort, nothing more.
sp0rtzfan2009 3 years ago 2
Just ignore the guy 'sp0rtzfan2009' I think it's beautiful and he can't change that some people get a kick out of "trying" to be different/difficult.
Trimfruitcake 3 years ago
It is dangerous to add the the bible. This is what this man is doing.
kamcolorado 3 years ago
okay, i'll ask one more time. what version of the bible?!? king james version??
hoover4000 3 years ago
Yes, King James version.
kamcolorado 3 years ago
firstly, he didnt write this. secondly, if you dont like it then dont watch but dont try to ruin it for everybody else by sticking your nose up in the air.
hoover4000 3 years ago
Thanks for the fellowship, brother.
kamcolorado 3 years ago
No, I am not sticking my nose in the air. There is only one Lord and we both worship him. We are supposed to share with one another.
kamcolorado 3 years ago
not to be rude it's just this is a beautiful piece and i get kinda tired how there's always someone who has to come along and turn it into a negative
hoover4000 3 years ago
Hes not adding to the Bible
TsgtLengacher 3 years ago
he is not adding to the bible. He is doing what all humans do. trying to make an understanding out of losing people. Just enjoy the piece
MzShugr 3 years ago
I never read this in the bible
kamcolorado 3 years ago
its not in the bible
hoover4000 3 years ago
Is it true then?
kamcolorado 3 years ago
this exact passage isnt in the bible know, but the meaning of it is. yes, it's true
hoover4000 3 years ago
The bible plainly states that death is a sleep. A state of unconsciousness
kamcolorado 3 years ago
so you dont believe in heaven?
hoover4000 3 years ago
Also, there is no death angle by the side of God.
kamcolorado 3 years ago
Yes, I believe in heaven but we will get there at the same time because of the resurrection.
kamcolorado 3 years ago
i believe that when people die they go on to heaven and those who are still living when the resurrection comes goes on after. thats what i was raised to believe and thats what it says in my bible. so lets just agree to disagree i guess
hoover4000 3 years ago
the bible says that we shall perish for a lack of knowledge. my father was raised southern baptist during the civil rights movement. he was raised to believe when you die you go to heaven. then he met my mom and began reading the bible for himself, not just from what was being preached from the pulpit. beware that many preachers will not be saved. not to drone on, but you are my sister in Christ, and i just want to forward these verses to you. daniel 12:2,psalm 146:4.john 11:11-14,john 5:28-29
NaturalDejaVu 1 year ago
The scriptures are twisted to appeal to the masses but the masses appreciate the truth more so that poetic rhetoric.
kamcolorado 3 years ago
what version of the bible do you read
hoover4000 3 years ago
I Cor. 15:50-54 states that Death will be defeated whwn Jesus come. Untill them we sleep in our graves. Also, those who are alive when he comes will be changed only then.
kamcolorado 3 years ago 2
no i mean what version of the bible?
hoover4000 3 years ago
My brother is suffering with prostate cancer and his favorite song is Wintley Phipps singing "One more Valley" from the tape "I Choose you Again".
While searching the internet for the words to that song I stumbled on the video. Oh my what blessing it has been to me tonight.
Praise God for this amazing preacher. What a beautiful message about the passing of a saint. Thank you God, for Your Son!
jettataylor2 3 years ago
Thank you soooo much for posting this. I plan to purchase it if possible. I lost my dear Father last month and cannot express in words the way in which this touched my heart.
EPRVa62 3 years ago
WoW! WoW! WoW! WoW! What more can I say? WoW!
babystinky 3 years ago
I'm not religious but I would go to this man's church faithfully every sunday. What a great entertainer. If this was a skinny frail man with a bad voice, speaking the same words, it wouldn't carry the power that Wintley possesses, and that's where the religion side falls short. but what an awesome performer.
2zerosix 3 years ago
Not only is this man an amazing singer, but he's an amazing PREACHER as well!!
What a beautiful message about the passing of a saint....
jammies3 3 years ago
A beautiful and stirring account of what spiritually takes place at the death of a believer! The Christian's death is truly only a "sleeping in the bosom of Jesus," awaiting the resurrection! And even though Sister Caroline was weary from life, it wasn't her "work" that saved her: It was the Grace of God by Faith in Christ, which made her a child of God - a TOTALLY different situation than dying in unbelief! Thank you Wintley Phipps! Thank you God, for Your Son!
AmericaTops 3 years ago 3
his voice reminds me of MLK. God bless.
5fingersolo 3 years ago 3
I lost my grandmother a few years back. She was 98 years old and a brave soldier of the Lord.
I can see my grandmother in Jesus arms and resting after all her hard work.
Thank you for posting this video, and God bless you and pastor Phipps for a tremendous interpretation!!
mebapo 3 years ago 3
When I listen to Pastor Phipps, I get a glimpse of what God must be like, I don't mean that in a blasphemous way,but he conveys the majesty and awesomeness and the sincere deep love and compassion of God..bless this good man,God uses him to bring glory to Himself..
peacechild61 3 years ago 4
Nothing like it. It is wonderful. God bless his ministry.
amatus70s 3 years ago 3
I remember the first time I read this poem in high school. I knew that it was an emotionally weighty piece,but I didnt truly under stand the heft. I thought it was merely "cool". After my mother died. The heft of it's meaning and significance hit me like a ton of bricks. Sometimes, needing comfort, I turn to this poem.
Reluctantwriter7 3 years ago 2
bess your ministry!!!
nikalins 3 years ago 2
Hoover, I have been sitting here on YouTube for almost two hours and most of what I've watched, you have posted. I know it has to be a time consuming undertaking to do all this. Thanks. I enjoy the Gaithers very much. God Bless you.
bigboy10131969 3 years ago 5
this is excellent and super cristal clear message!!! Im speechless!!!
Chesa5 3 years ago 4
he perfectly captured the joy and sorrow and the million feelings inbetween at a loved one's passing. this always leaves me weeping.
baadpuddytat 3 years ago 5
Rev. Phipps is a blessing to us all. I thank God for letting me see and hear him. I've lost so many but I know they are with God and suffering no more.
gmfd007 3 years ago 3
i love this guy he is awesome
footballfan1997 3 years ago 3
Thank you so much for this, My grandmother passed in my arms i asked GoD to allow me to be there when he called her home, she was at peace but Death picked her up like a baby, what Mr.Phillips was saying about was everything my grandmother did thank you so much!!! for this.
issaiah21 3 years ago 5
I listened to this, and thought about my dear sister who the Lord took more than 10 years ago. i was a preacher and left the ministry because of my anger towards God. I recently came back into the ministry, and I have to tell you that this video broke my heart. I broke down like I dont think I ever have and made my peace with God. Thank you Brother Phipps, thank you for answering a divine call. And thanks to who ever posted this on You Tube. God is an awesome God!
joey3637 4 years ago 4
IF this does not touch your SOUL, You are already in the grave! He is like NO OTHER...It is MORE than JUST his VOICE! May GOD Continue to BLESS HIM!
billandrose 4 years ago 10
This is a true blessing. I lost my father not so long ago to cancer, and since then I have had a heavy heart and have felt a void in my life. But, I am comforted knowing that he is no longer suffering and is in everlasting peace and happiness. His death was not the end, but rather only the beginning. Being in my 20s, I never thought that I would lose him at this age. Actually, I have not lost him, because now he is in a place to where he can be even greater for me. He is always in my heart.
Sop07 4 years ago 4
this is one of the most cherished messages i have ever heard about death. thank u. god bless u
binaldedhia 4 years ago 3
gives me chills.
topproducer123 4 years ago 4
I recently gave up my Father. I have shared the passing of others.
I am particularly anxious that this passing and all others become a blessing to the loved ones who are now "tempted" to "miss" them as though they and/or their love are somehow gone.
Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life [which is] in Christ Jesus [the law of our new being] has freed me from the law of sin and of death.
We are not apart. They are "a part" of us.
socoolbob 4 years ago
I lost dad too and my heart goes out to you but this is comforting to know that we are not apart and that they are a part of us.
shanksno1 3 years ago 3
Beautifully spoken with such feeling and a blessing to all who have lost someone dear to them.
janiepet 4 years ago 2
I lost my husband 15 months ago to cancer. We married his last year in college. Forty eight years we had together. Time since his going has seemed much longer. And this is the first thing I have heard that has taken the pain of the loss away, and someday I'll joyfully join him. Thank you Mr Phipps.
bernising 4 years ago 3
What a powerful voice!
Blakeyisbuffed 4 years ago 2
My mom made me PROMISE to play THIS at her HOMECOMING service. Thank you for posting this!!! To EVERY viewer...May God Bless you an your family with peace of mind--even Right Now--In Jesus Name.
B4destiny 4 years ago 5
"...she is resting in the boosom of Jesus.." My 83 year old friend just lost his bride of 60 years and I sobbed all the way through this.
fool4Jesus52 4 years ago 3
My Beautiful Sister, Tommye White is dying as I type this. I will recite this wonderful piece at her funeral. Thank you, Sir for this. I know, as it has brought me peace, it will bring peace to her husband, Jim and their children and all who knew her. I pray that it touches someone else as it has touched me and that they will give themselves to Jesus.
davidb1368 4 years ago
"...she's labored long in His vineyard..." No presumption of Heaven here... only a life lived in His grace. Wintely gives it a pathos with which we are not often blessed. What a fantastic presentation!
Scotsman41 4 years ago
The finest poem and orator I've ever heard. I plan to show it on the big screens of my church for my funeral. Anyone know where I can acquire the written words?
xcpt4grace 4 years ago
Just do a Google search for Call Down Death, it was a poem written in the 1920s.
salintar 4 years ago
I'm not particularly religious, but I was moved by this narrative, particularly by Mr. Phipps delivery.
feliciadv 4 years ago
brilliant!!
marya1944 4 years ago
Awesome!!! Thanks for posting.
caldhelen 4 years ago
awesome way to enourage those who have lost a loved one. I lost my friend of 30 years to drugs and this comforted me knowing she rests in god's bossom
Chesleychartrande 4 years ago
i love the way he describes these like was really there. i'm beginin to love this man. i just found out about him and i'm glad
ezemdi 4 years ago
Me too, ezemdi, I only just discovered him today..surely God has called this man to glorify Him! I feel so close to God when He speaks..bless him.
peacechild61 4 years ago
I repeatedly send this to friends and family, so that when death comes, they are reminded that all that we do not know- HE knows... let HIM handle it... and fear not if we are doing the best we can, as HE wills. Ruby O
rubyogray 4 years ago
Oweee...owesome.
kadanka 4 years ago
he's like 10times better than anyone that recites this..haha..i did this and got 2nd place in poetry recitation
pollyboy12 4 years ago
This is awesome, I actually recited this poem in High School for an Improvisation course & won with this poem. It was truly an awesome & amazing peace! Enjoy it!
schenee 4 years ago
this is tha bomb :)
naskido 4 years ago
My God! What a Blessing!!!
iampurplelicious 4 years ago
This is the very best video I have received in a long time
rhcpinthehizze 4 years ago
Incredibly moving...the spoken, illuminated word of God!
OLLIEMA 4 years ago
This man is one of the most articulate men I have ever heard. Powerful, awesome, wonderful I cannot speak highly enough of this man.
litedeschi 4 years ago
It brings tears to my eyes, and joy at the same time. He knows how to grab your attention. Awesome
Ruth939 5 years ago
Although I'm not christian, I must appreciate his rhetorician skills.
m1c4a1 5 years ago
Im looking for the word's to this. Thank you for posting
Bolognarind 5 years ago
This reading as well as "The Creation" is from James Weldon Johnson's book "God's Trombones".
highview2 4 years ago
dude its awsome. im doing this for a compettition
lala069 5 years ago