She is a Sanger! She has an annointed voice. That's why she is 79 singing like this. Look at God!!

YES INDEED!! Sitting down and hitting those notes at 80! ❤

That woman's voice is so strong and filled with varied colors!

Moma Cissy still got them pipes. God bless her soul.

This woman is praying while she's singing. Very touching.

Yes, Ms. Cissy Houston is one of the greatest singers of all time. Truly the queen, who gave birth to another queen-Whitney Houston This proves that no one can touch the Houston

There's so much you can say about this performance, but it's history, legacy, origin, family, pride, pain, date and it's faith makes it so divine.

I hear Cissys voice in Whitneys. I got major chills hearing her hit those high notes..not easy for even a good singer to do. God bless Cissy

I wasn't expecting much considering Cissy Houston was over 80 here, but I can honestly say WOW!!! Very impressive, I was not expecting that!

Brought me to tears, so beautiful!

Let me tell you something, Mama has it. Through the years Mama Houston sung in back up, had her own solo contract, and sung both r&b as well as gospel. She never forgot Jesus and is still involved in her church. I love this.

Mama Cissy Houston is the solid truth!!!!! She sang that song and her vocal range is outta this world. I see where Whitney received all of her range and power and splendor of her voice :)

What a voice...even at that age her voice still sounds incredible!! amazing...

Oh my God, this is crazy amazing, Cissy lung power and voice is soo strong! Beginning at 3:30 of this video, she showed what she still got, the awesome gift from God himself! No wonder her daughter Whitney Houston, top every female singer, and had a long range, powerfully strong lungs and voice, wow !

I have always admired cissy. Whitney was a gift from God. And she "learned from the best".

Shes sitting, slaying those high notes effortlessly with exploding power, great technique and at the age. Houton is literally the family of queens.

She can hardly walk but what she does opening her mouth is incredible. Admiration is the word that should follow her...

Wow. I wasn’t expecting that. Cissy could still blow the roof off

Her soprano voice is perfect for traditional Christmas songs and hymns.

I've been listening to Cissy Houston since the 60s with the Sweet Inspirations! She has released several solo albums but none of them really got the support of the attention from the industry.. But God has given her favor!! Cuz she is still here and can sing like an angel!! I can feel she still is representing her baby Whitney Houston.

I have no words. Wonderful. Cissy and Whitney Houston are the greatest singers of all time

She tore that all the way up

I can’t imagine singing for a concert the first Christmas without my daughter. She must be a very strong willed individual.

Wow! This was her first Christmas without her daughter💔! My goodness, Whitney sure got her pipe's from her mama❣🎤🎤

This is like the 10th time I'm back listening to this!!!!!

Oh wow!! This nlrw me away. I got chils. She came on stage with a Cain, but her singing needed no crutch, she is still awsome here. Omg. Love love cissy. Thank you for sharing your wonderful voice with all of us. You are truly a blessing. Omg !!!!

Oh my goodness where could such a voice come from but from God Himself! This woman is seriously anointed.

Omg,,,I simply have 😶 no words right now

She took it to church!

This has my jaw dropped. And tears streaming down my eyes. So amazingly beautiful. God bless you Cissy. Amen!

Unbelievable wow no one on this planet can sing this song better I mean it no one

Go head ms cissy all i can say is wow wow wow no wonder ur daughter whitney had dat nice voice got it from her momma GOD BLESS YOU ms cissy

Cissy your daugther- is such a beautiful offspring of you ! Everything you poured into her. No one ever gives you the credit that belongs to you. If children do watch their parents. Your baby was watching you !. Thank you !

That was incredible.

I see where Whitney get her voice from her mother

2022....its not Christmas until I hear mama Houston sing this song

Jesus! it was unexpected, her voice is still A M A Z I N G!!!! did you heard that????? GOD bless her, and Whitney.

I attended this show Saturday night and had the privilege of hearing the performance in person. Miss Houston, thank you. You know that when the lyric says, fall on your knees, it is not a suggestion but a command. And your voice is the perfect instrument for delivering that command. When we sing this hymn in Church on Christmas Eve I will be thinking of your performance and wishing you were leading us in song. Merry Christmas, Oh Holy Night will never be the same for me. Thanks again.

If i don't stop listening to mrs cissy singing this i ain't gon stop crying. I just can not seem to stop replaying it over and over!

So much soul in that powerhouse of a voice! Take us home Cissy!!!!

She's amazing and what a natural, spontaneous talent. Her voice is still fresh, crisp and colorful, easily produced. Great artist in a moving rendition. And ... those legs! This gifted artist is such a true blessing. Thanks so much for the post.

What a awsome voice. God bless her. Beautiful.💝💝💝💝💝

This song blows my mind. I've watched it repeatedly because it's so perfect. She is amazing.

Whitney always said that her mother was her favorite singer, she loved her mothers singing, Whitney truly enjoyed that for sureee. And I did too

I haven’t seen this clip in a long time. My heroes are in this clip. Ms Darlene Love and Ms Cissy Houston. Ms Cissy brought tears to my eyes as she sang this song and I mean SANG! May God continue to bless both ladies.

What an amazing voice Mrs. Houston still has!

Take notes listeners and singers. This is the lady that taught and trained her daughter, the greatest singer of all time; Whitney Houston 💜

Wish I could sing like that. God bless her

It's harder to put power behind your vocals when you're sitting vs. completely upright. The fact she was able to belt it out as she did semi-sitting and at her age, is unbelievable. Has to be the most touching version of this song I've heard . WOW.

THIS LADY SINGS WITH SO MUCH SOUL! I AM GOOSE FLESH!

If you can sing this song on key and on pitch while sitting down...I think you’re a pretty good singer!

To God be the glory! Chilling and tingling to my flesh as her delivery warms my soul! Cissy is still amazing! God bless you and Darlene Love! Whoever posted this, thank you!

I think. Miss Cissy Houston is 82 here. An anointed woman. Unbelievable really unbelievable. So. Beautiful. . She gave the gift to her daughter. A gift from God. That leg kick at the end!,

This is so powerful and you can tell she means every word she's singing, not just singing "words"...this version always gives me chills and makes me cry especially knowing this was the first Christmas without her daughter ❤️..this is amazing

Truly amazing!

The depth and "richness" ...God-given. Thank you for sharing.

Yes!!!!!!!!!! That's that HOLY GHOST POWER!!!

Voz maravilhosa uma cantora de grande talento dona de uma voz impecável!!! Parabéns 🙏🙏🙏😊

That was a Master's class! I just learned so much in that short time.

The definitive version of this Christmas carol. Mrs. Cissy Houston is so classy.

Oh night Oh this is such an anointed singer and sing,. I was just looking for Whitney singing this hymn and suddenly Miss Cissy came across with her supreme gifted voice and poured out her Wholy heart as always. Oh I wish THE LORD JESUS would give her a brand new body so that many generations ahead could hear and see her. I miss Whitney Houston so deeply and thank GOD ALMIGHTY we still have Miss Cissy. I love you with the love of OUR LORD JESUS Cissy . Thank you for existing

Sing it Ms. Cissy. Hallelujah

Cissy Houston has a voice out of this world!!!!

That whole family Ms. Dionne, Ms. Cissy, Dee Dee, Whitney, and all the rest of them in that family are something else on the mic!!! That family saaaannngs👍

Cissy Houston, you just brought tears to my eyes here in Philadelphia, Pa. Merry Christmas to you from Philadelphia 2019 Whitney Houston, Mama touched my heart! Whitney Houston,EARTH is sending Love up. 🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️ We miss you.

God Bless this beautiful woman!

She slayed!!!!

thanks for sharing ! incredible, absolutely incredible !!! i remember the first time i heard CISSY sing this ... it was in the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center a few years ago ... the moment she began to sing, the audience became silent ... all eyes and ears were on her ... i remember sitting there being filled with such incredible ... ummmmm i don't even know how to describe it ... such incredible "energy" ... i will never forget it !!! ... well done, well done indeed !!!

She still has a lot of power in her voice for a 80 year old woman.

OMG this gave me chills. I Love her voice❤️❤️❤️❤️

Beautiful! So skillful that Cissy Houston is. She REALLY touches you with her special way of delivering.

Hello Cissy....2016 Christmas Eve just wouldn't be xmas without this video.

Amazing! She still has it! POWERFUL pipes

This strong Mama means what she sings🙏🕊

..her soul singing..

Wow. This is absolutely incredible...especially at 79 (then) years of age.

feeling blessed I got to see the Houstons several times around NYC over the years. the love and admiration I have for them is tearfully genuine. Blessed!

She's the soprano on Aretha's Ain't No Way!!

This being my favourite Christmas song I’ve listened to countless versions but THIS IS THE DEFINITIVE VERSION. My god what a voice what a performance!!!!!!!

Wow...So Incredible and very touching. Gave me chills. God Bless Her!!

She knew about serving the Lord simply by singing and living the gospel.

WOWWWWWWW! LEGENDS AND TRUE TALENT NEVER EVER LEAVE!

I love Whitney and love Cissy Houston for the daughter she raised and always took it on her to get her daughter back and build up what went wrong, I take a bow to her huge vocal range and capability at her age and for standing up doing it at a time she needed to be held!!!!

Quê vozeirão SissiHoston que dicção pronúncias perfeitas uma estrela a sempre brilhar pois tem luz própria 🤩

Its christmas 2020...and here i am... I thank God for this

Although her voice breaks, is pitchy and off-key, her resilience and that 'heart of a champion' the same essence her daughter had will remain a template of love and adoration for music, for generations to come.

Amazing!

Magical lung power. Thanks ,Michael ,for posting

We as Houston’s are powerful singers❤️ Thank you Lord for giving us a gift of anointing🙏

She can outperform anyone in the market. How powerful is her voice. My God!!!

What a voice.l am crying.

Amen. Awesome and amazing. Thank You and God bless you mother Houston.

STUNNING STILL LISTENING 12/26/19 NORTHEAST BALTIMORE LOVE YOU MRS. HOUSTON

wow that is amazing

Literally in tears.

Power, control, beauty ....praise God!

Thank you for your sincereness, and boldness to share the Christ ! I love you.

Flawless beauty, this rendition by Ms. Houston.

WOW ❤❤❤❤❤

Wow,. Singing to the heavens, while the Angels was guiding her. Man she was past 80, indeed Whitney learned from her Mom. Those Pipes, Wow.