I SHALL WEAR A CROWN

[DebraCMusic]

This is when gospel music was gospel music...miss this type of singing with the choir..

[DebraCMusic]

Sing Gwen!!

[justmefonow]

MY GOD! MY GOD! THIS SONG BRING BACK SWEET MEMORIES...I MISS MY TEACHER ROY HUNDLEY... I KNOW HE MAD IT OVER!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS PUTTING THIS ON YOUTUE.. I'M GONNA PUT ON MY ROBE AND TELL A STORY HOW I MADE IT OVER...YES LORD!!!

[curtinnyc]

This is a song of "Everday Praise"!!!

[officialyvm]

I mean misssweetchocolate2u

[officialyvm]

I agree wit yu misschocolate2u

[misssweetchocolate2u]

This song brings me to my knees and to tears! It is a beautiful song and makes you think of how great Heaven is going to be as soon as we get home!!!!!!

[SWEETRENEEB]

THIS IS A PURE WORSHIP SONG!

[72894hm]

I love this song!:))

[lilcoconut1]

This guy sung this song at y best friends grandmothers funeral, They put a crown (tiarra) on her...saddest part of the service. But god is now with her and she is safe

[jazzlife1]

Oh Yes this is a classic.... Song from my era I grew up in church at 2nd Ebenezer in Detroit listening to the Youth Chorale singing this.

[ebbie2010]

@jazzlife1 I thought it was just me I guess its a Michigan thing because my church sung this too

[jazzlife1]

@ebbie2010 Yes it is. Nobody has church like the " Motor City"!

[praiseleaderATL]

I will always luv this song....

[chinacatt09]

This song has inspired me so much and I know the lord has watched over me hallejuerrrrrr thank yuh Jesus

[TAKAHOE1000]

This song was at my choir director funeral man it hurts all over again

[ladylect]

I heard this song at my pastor's anniversary musical and i had not heard it in years ...and it took me RIGHT ON IN! They dont make songs like this anymore when just the words and harmony made you remember why we're on this battlefield for HIM

[gospmusluver]

seems like the original version is just a tad faster.

[mystro304]

Thomas Whitfield was a awesome composer of his time

[social1316]

GLORIOUS GOSPEL OLD SCHOOL

[TheGenesis316]

Beautifully done!  This reminds me of the early days of Heavenly Host M. B. C. in N. O., La. Our good friend Veronica loved that song and now she is with the Lord. The Bible says the dead in Christ shall rise first, then those who are still alive shall be caught up with them to meet Him in the air. Looking forward to it. Dr. L. C. Brown, Sr. (TheGenesis316 on You Tube).

[mookbear2001]

& this is what i strive 4! 2 be presented with a crown from GOD HIMSELF-a crown that says to me, "WELL DONE, THY GOOD & FAITHFUL SERVANT!" PRAZE JESUS!

[LOVE3L4DY]

.:WHO SINGS THE ORIGINAL VERSON of this song and who ihz the artist???????

[praiseleaderATL]

@LOVE3L4DY This is the Original version.... Thomas Whitfield wrote this and his choir recorded this. This is the version that everybody tried to duplicate but could not... THOMAS is the MISTRO!

[4evaflygurl]

@LOVE3L4DY the original title of this song is soon as i get home

[dopemcee]

stupid christian religious nuts..

how you're gonna wear a crown when your flesh has rotted away..i guess the crown is gonna be on your bare skull.

[Angela7967]

@dopemcee WHY DID YOU SAY THAT LISTEN TO THE WORDS ITS A SPIRITUAL CROWN NOT FLESH CROWN COME ON NOW GET OUT OF YOUR FLESH

[ReddzVoice]

@dopemcee The crown in this song is figurative for the reward of eternal life in JESUS CHRIST [2 TIMOTHY 4:8]!

Peace and love...

[ieremia212]

I can close my eyes and imagine the angels singing this in heaven!

[effective37]

i have not heard this song since i was 16 and i always sing it.

[crossbronx63]

I miss the Maestro. This man was a true genius

[redass18]

sung dis in the Paine College choir.....

[jamalwebster]

Is that Gwen Morton singing the adlib?

[msscott73]

@jamalwebster Gwen Morton has such a beautiful voice.

[Arnell0910]

This is what ministry is, beautiful song, I love it.

[Chokolatemo]

I miss choirs singing songs like this. Thank you for posting/sharing.

[Bluzey30]

@Chokolatemo

Me too. 

[keshonna159]

i love this songg! theyy playedd thiss at my unclee's fueral:'(

[drcoolbreeze90210]

what year isz thiss?

[minjcj1961]

@drcoolbreeze90210 1984 The original title of this song is Soon As I Get Home

[rbaker1906]

@minjcj1961 Thank you so much for letting people know this song was from the 80's and posting this version!

[praiseleaderATL]

@rbaker1906 This is the ORIGINAL version...

[JESNPAN]

this song was sang at my grandma's funeral and i listen to it everyday b/c the meaning in the song is so true. RIP Sarah L. Coleman I know that you are soaring with the angels and praising God

[JESNPAN]

this song was sung at my grandma's funeral and i listen to it everyday b/c the meaning in the song is so true. RIP Sarah L. Coleman I know that you are soaring with the angels and praising God

[TRADEWITDAFADE]

i used to love to hear the adult choir sing this song...it really gives peace of mind to let us know that when we are done toiling on Earth, there is a MUCH better place waiting....

[sidbrown210]

Classic gospel genius.

[GoldenLarkVoice]

Excuse the typos in my replies Saints!!!! Just trying to speak to your hearts..

[ILOVEMUSIC2MSV]

I lost my choir director (Cedric Wells) , he worked with many choirs in the Chicago and Aurora area. He had us sing this song when he did not feel good. God called him home on a misty Monday morning and I miss him sooooo much. He could SANG, NOW HE IS WITH GOD AND HAS NO MORE PAIN. R.I.P. CEDRIC MY FRIEND

[GoldenLarkVoice]

@ILOVEMUSIC2MSV He is wearing his crown baby...He's probably directing a choir up there now...

[ILOVEMUSIC2MSV]

@GoldenLarkVoice I HEAR HIM NOW - THANK YOU - KEEP ME AND MY CHOIR IN PRAYERS. HE IS IN THE HEAVENLY CHOIR NOW I LOVE AND MISS YOU CEDRIC. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU TOO.

[GoldenLarkVoice]

@ILOVEMUSIC2MSV I here for you saint. Listen to the words...I'm gonna put on my robe...tell the story..how I made it over! SOOON as I get HOME!...It means that Minister Cedric is telling his story to the saint of how he made it into eternity..he now knows what the bigger picture (God's Plan was for his life)was. If Cedric endured hardship, was misunderstood, talked about, laughed at or struggling during his walk in the faith..he now knows why..Praise HIM!!!

[DPR3211]

This type of music reminds us of our mission. This is very encouraging to those of us who labor for the sake of CHRIST.  When my journey is over, I will wear a crown. I shall see HIS face when my life is over. Soon as I get home. I am encouraged to run on!

[gerrisimone]

Soon as I get home!!!! Thank you, Jesus! One of my all time favorites. Takes me back!!!

[xwdldlx]

Brings back wonderful memories of my Choir Director the late Mae Pearl Jackson, where I was introduced to this beautiful song.

[pphunkwephunk]

simply beautiful . . . .

[chewinonmybubblegum]

I'm going to put on my robe and tell the story how I made it over. Love this song

[cspearm1]

My church sing this way better with more convincing still an excellent song though

[MrMjfan2]

i lov it they song it at my grandma's funeral

[ebaby47]

This man was awesome......what a style and grace he had for the music.

[nubiablac]

Good old song. I remember seeing them sing this in a New York Conert in the late 80's or early 90's. My choir (in Boston) loved to sing this song.

[nubiablac]

Good old song. I remember seeing them sing this in a New York Conert in the late 80's or early 90's. My choir (in Boston) loved to sing this song.

[GsShay]

The choir at my church wears this song out every time they sing it. So beautiful.

[4ThaLuvOfMusic]

Love this song, the fam sung this beautifully at our great-grandmothers funeral 1914-2009

[iloveairplanes101]

I listen to this now because my grandfather past on newyears and was played at his funeral

[traceysfowler]

This song has always been a Blessing to me.....Thank GOD for "rough side of the mountain" Gospel

[cbchs1]

i love this sonq. i listen to it every sinqle day.! my theme sonq

[drmbj]

now this is the one I remember the original thank you for posting love it

[Shayluv1]

Thanks God for YouTube and the ability to have church at my desk at work when things seem like they are just going down the tube.. a song like this.. makes it alright.. Thank God for making it over!!

[mccl4248]

@Shayluv1 Amen to that!

[apieceofreese]

@Shayluv1

I am at work doing just what you wrote aint God good that you can praise wherever you go anytime of the day or night. God Bless You

[dhemdealz2020]

@Shayluv1 ggod for you................Amen

[dhemdealz2020]

@Shayluv1 good for you................Amen

[madspenda]

ive been trying 2 find the original song for time thank God for youtube

[yrogerg281]

n e 1 have we need a word from the Lord by THMAS WHITFIELD? PLS POST.

THANX

[jeffjeanmcdonald123]

Top 3 of all time..I shall wear a crown, Order My Steps, Lord I'm available to you.

[BklyntoPhilly]

my Lord.....when it's all over!!!

[mookbear2001]

THANK U!...whoevr posted this song!...1 of my all time favz here!...evrytime i hear it i cn imagine c n JESUS!...LORD knowz it'll b a welcome relief after thiz life & all that it brngz!...i wanna c HIM n peace!

thiz iz when choirz sang!...& the songz had meanin & substance!