"Come to Jesus." Edwin Hawkins ('Oh Happy Day," 1969) slated to tour in the Fall.

"Come to Jesus." Edwin Hawkins, the father of modern Gospel Music ("Oh Happy Day," 1969), sings "Come to Jesus" with the Love Center Ministries Community Choir.

Edwin Hawkins and the Edwin Hawkins Singers will embark on a multi city tour celebrating the 40 year anniversary of "Oh Happy Day" beginning in the fall.

In each city, 100 black preachers from around the globe will pray for the world and world leadership. Oakland's congresswoman Barbara Lee is carrying an invitation to President Barack Obama to participate.

Watch these pages for more information.

Filmed in collaboration with the Oakland Film Center and the Oakland Film Commission, Film Coordinator, Amy Zins.

©2009, Tony Saunders and Robert Lundahl.

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• Oh Happy Day
• Walter Hawkins
• ony Saunders
• Robert Lundahl
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• Love Cener Ministries

[eemaenueel]

Va iubesc ma negrii!! Domnu sa va binecuvanteze!! >:D<

[MOONALLURE]

@cdh117 If you search Tri State Mass Choir - "If You Come To Him" you will find it.

[Head07520]

The msg of love of God

[hihosilverlining2]

so many people but so quiet.  But praise the Lord for them spreading the message :-)

[1stIrma]

I LOVE the fact that they are standing and singing from the back row.,,,, That is true humility!

[ordelljones]

I know this song. It was recording by Tri-State Mass Choir.

[ljpoole]

I love the humbleness of Bishop Hawkins (RIP) and Edwin Hawkins.. this is one of the reason why God bless this family..

[Rectanglur1]

The love between Edwin and Walter is so evident in this video in just the way they look at one another. Rest in peace Bishop and carry on Edwin, the Lord will see you through.

[jwj886407]

HEY NOW! THEY DID A GREAT JOB.......AND THAT EDWIN HAWKINS, MY GOD, JUST HIS VOICE.....SIMPLY AMAZING!!

[PastorT32]

I remember that song when he first put it out! I even lead at my church 3 Sunday in a row