Very great singing. Love her singing.

As a Pentecostal pastor I saw a lot of grievous events invade the lives of people who would live the simple life of faith. This song and Vestal's voice carried many people ....over the mountains and through the valleys. Thank you

My Mema Passed Away Today. This is the Greatest Medicine next to Jesus himself that I know of. Sweet Sweet Big Sister Vestal Thank You ♥️ God iz Great Jesus iS Lord👑

Vestal has always been my favorite. I love to hear her sing as it brings comfort to my soul

Love this beautiful and powerful gospel song

Nobody can give this song what Vestal Goodman did. When she sings, my heart soars!

Hear the joy in her voice as she spreads the Gospel, then she almost comes to tears as she is overcome once again with the realization of the depth of God's gift to us -- all while witnessing to us in song! Beautiful.

My aunt would sing this song in the little country church and her voice would resonate off the walls of the sanctuary I'd love to go back to those times and hear my Uncle preach the word again but that's not possible he passed away in October 2010.

Praise the eternal ancient of days! Amen! Glory! To Jesus Christ!

God bless you Vestal. This song has been a comfort to me in so many trials.

Vestal is incredible! I can't wait to get to heaven and tell her how much she inspires me.

My heart cried when Howard ,Vestel, Sam passed I went to so many of there concerts they was great

I was born in a little village in Alaska my dad grew me up on this music. So it really touches my heart.

The legendary queen of Southern Gospel sings a timeless classic. Wow!!!!

I am glad God walks with me in the Holy Spirit. What a lovely song. Their song ministry has blessed and been a help to me for years. Thanks Vestel, see you soon.

I am an unwavering atheist, but Vestal had one of the best voices of any singer in any genre. She was brilliant.

I LOVE Vestal's mountain of hair!!! Dottie Rambo wore her's the same way!! So, it was, indeed, a style of the 70's. Dottie used to say that they would go to one church that preached you had to wear your hair up - then to another church where you'd have to wear your hair down. And, that's why in early pictures, she's got half of her hair UP and half of it DOWN. Looks like vestal just put her's up. It had to be 12 inches high!! But, that voice speaks for itself - amazing talent and wonderful lady.

What a blessing voice

One of the greatest southern gospel songs ever !

A church family of Sisk Memorial Baptist, had the church to come over to their place and this song was sung. I will never forget it.

Love this song by Vestal Goodman. It's my favorite out of all of her songs. To the person who said it sounded like a song you'd hear in a bar...well, before I became a Christian, I used to go to bars and nightclubs and I never heard ANY songs like this played in any of those places. You usually don't hear Christian music played in bars and clubs for one thing. As for her hair, this was the style back then when this recording was made and she later changed it as times changed. I grew up in a pentecostal church and we never had dictates on how to wear our hair. Pentecostal Holiness, Pentecostal Church of God and Wesleyan did, but Assembly of God and Church of God did not, at least not in the 1950s and later. Nor did we have to wear sleeves below the elbows, not wear make up and not cut our hair. There are two different types of Pentecostals, so they aren't all the same. While some of you are tearing these singers down, you might want to remember they are doing the work God called them to do and some of the gospel groups are on the road more than they are at home and that really takes a toll. It takes a lot of dedication to be on the road when you aren't feeling well and traveling all over the country, most of the time in a different city every night. God bless all gospel groups who perform and bless us with their singing. Some of you don't like it, nobody is forcing you to listen. I'd be very careful if I were some of you about criticizing people who are doing God's work. They are doing the will of God...what are you doing?

It is time for these old songs to make a come back. This is what I was raised up on in Minto, Alaska. It's time for a revolution in the church. Make old things new again.

This song has kept me going when I needed to be reminded that in my darkest hours, God is there with me. It was one of my mother's and aunt's favorite songs. They are both gone, now, and every time I hear this song, I think of them.

I would like to say I feel like one of the greatest things in my life was growing up and getting to hear the Happy Goodmans.I guess I miss this kind of music moore than any other Thank God for this group and many others .

From Sardis, Alabama; the sweetest voice I have ever heard. I miss you Vestal. I miss "All Night Singings"

I want to sing in heaven with vestle goodman she was very annointed of God and sadly missed here on Earth.

I saw this wonderful lady when I lived in North Carolina. She and her family were true messengers of The Gospel.

This music reminds me of being in church when I was a little boy and the people shouting and praising God. When the church had power and fire. I'm only 35 so that shows how much of the world has come in to churches. I long for those days again but I fear the next time we experience that kind of worship will be when we stand before the Throne of God! Pray for our lost that they will be there with us!!

I plan on singing this song in my church. I love the message it sends.

I loved this GREAT woman of God.These are some of the most powerful words I've heard.I am "Eternally Grateful".Peace,love,hope & joy in Jesus name,amen XXOO God walks the dark hills To guide my footsteps He walks everywhere By night and by day He walks in the silence On down the highway God walks the dark hills To show me the way God walks in the storm The rain and the sunshine He walks on the billows On through glimmering light Helps us walk up the mountain so high

Who could possibly do more justice to this song than Vestal----I love the Happy Goodman's!!!

May GOD Bless you Vestal!

Thank you so much for posting this video...what a blessing she was and still is..never before such a strong great alto voice..I remember those days!

This will always be my favorite version of Vestal doing this song

not only was Vestal an inspirational vocalist, but she also was a skilled apiarist. In this video you can see her with one of her travel hives, tucked neatly atop her head. Great song.

one amazing person!

she used to have this very soft voice one day she just belted out amazing voice came out they talk about it in the tribute to the goodmens video

Praise God!

My first memories of Vestal were hearing her sing on Sunday morning...Dad would crank the TV up and I'd hear the strains of "Jubilee.....Jubilee". I'd come running out of my room like a shot and slide in front of the TV like ball player. Probably burn a hole in the carpet!

Vestal is a legion, why can't we have more God fearing women like this today. .

I just wish I had appreciated her singing this live the many times I saw it growing up. She was a great singer. They will always be the pride of Sardis, AL.

Vestal and Howard didn't just "sing" - they ministered to literally millions of people. Their outreach increased greatly with the advent of TBN. Vestal was the same in person as what you saw when she ministered. She was never afraid to speak her mind but had a heart after God. Her relationsihp with God was the most important thing in her life.

Gospel music.....if you look in the dictionary you'll find their picture next to it! They were the pioneers of that music field and folks would do well to honor that!

the goodman's, hinson's, and the kingsman are all my favs

Did you know that she wanted to sing for the Met? Opera fans are everywhere. :) I love this song so much, takes me right back to my childhood.

I love Vestal~ all her anointed singing~ and her holy-roller hair! lol-just like my little Holy-roller mama used to wear-well hers might not been that high!

AMEN!

Thank you God for walking with me, show me how to walk with You. Please.

Most of Alabama, was tore asunder by Tornadic Activity, yesterday April 27th, 2011, I personally want to Dedicate this song, to each and everyone Alabamian and to let them know God is walking with them in Their Darkest Hour and Their Darkest Needs!!!!

I remember many a times when I saw the Happy Goodman's as a child. Vestal's hair was done as a true holiness Church of God woman! It was not just a fad of the 60's or 70's but still is worn by Pentlegosple women of today with their hair never being cut! Love love love the Goodman's!!!!

love the goodman's and feel Gods power Ty Jesus for sending such God loving dedicated to Jesus group !!

LOve her singing !!

In response to Hope Rinehard - and her calling this music "like what you'd hear in a bar". I know it shouldn't upset me but it does - ignorance always upsets me. Music belongs to GOD!! Satan has taken it and used it but the Church owns it, it belongs to God. There's nothing wrong with worshipping God through music. God's people deserve to be uplifted by the music and lyrics of these wonderful old gospel songs and singers!!! God help us when we can't enjoy the blessings of God - and that includes music. The Bible tells us to sing and dance before God. As for women behind the pulpit - we are no longer bound to the old Laws - we are under GRACE. When God anoints anyone - man or woman - they have a right to preach/sing/teach His Word!! Well, I'll get off my soapbox now. Just couldn't let that pass even though it's been 2 years. People still read it.

I've only heard one other woman that comes anywhere near to this woman singing this song and that woman is my mother..I'm not saying that just because she's my mother. She makes me cry everytime I hear her sing it.

One of my favorite Gospel songs, love hearing sweet Vestal singing it-------I Know they are Singing rejoicing up there in that glorious City!------so beautiful precious is the everlasting love of our Lord!-------thank you for sharing this truly inspirational song----~Blessings~--------

The ancient of days! The eternal God! Thank you Jesus Christ! The only truth in in the universe! Amen!

such a wonderful talent, legendary hairdo ! LOVE me some Vestal !

I love Gospel music

Love this song and this lady sang it like no one else

Amen and AMEN

the happy goodmans are my favorite.

I am the Shepherd and the sheep know my voice. Aren't you glad He's out there on the dark hills? I've been out there and its terrible place to be alone.

Praise God

you can see she was filled with Christ and with him now :)

We have always enjoyed the Happy Goodmans from years ago. Vestal is the glue that holds them together, but any and all are good. Saw them when Jhonny Cook sang with them the first time in Florence AL, also very good.

Draw near to God,He will draw near to you,Satan is a liar. Victory in Christ Jesus.

GLORY!!!

Love the hairdo!

lol! PHD! I remember those as a kid. I used to call them When the Hair is Curled up Yonder!

Libby from The Perrys sings the second best version of this song. Noone can do it like Vestal but Libby comes in at a VERY close second.

AN ANGEL , SHE SINGS HIS MESSAGES. SHE IS NOW WITH HIM . RI

i wish i had been more familiar with all The Goodman Family. i would have loved to have seen Rusty evolve into a mega-musician. love them all and i know they are real, kindof like duck dynasty.lol

Wooah look at that hair!!! lol Ahhh still luv ya Vestal!

your convictions on everyone else! Leave Vestal and everyone else alone!!

The higher the hair, the closer to God!

AWESOME

GLORY!

You're so nice to put these videos on for people, I'm sure you put this one on for JCB!!!! LATER!!

More true for today!!!

I can see why two people dislike this. Its sounds to country. Like some thing out of the seventys. Of course this was made in about 1975. I like it though.

He was there with you pal.. And the steps that were the hardest ones to make, he was carrying you..

to quote the everlasting words of life the Holy Bible precious in the sight of God is the death of his saints for they rest from their many labors and their works do follow them. Vestal Sam Rusty and Howard loved and served their God until the end and for he that endureth until the end the same shall be saved.

Wonderful. Perhaps unmatchable as performed here, but i love Iris DeMent's version more myself somehow.

I didn't salute then. I shall never salute. I take a knee and bid my adieus. Kleve mine head or else leave me be. You are not welcome in mine presence. I serve a God who is greater than these. He rules Supreme and Triumphant. May you find peace in The Book of Acts. It's actual truth. The apostles were anointed and refused as I do this day to blaspheme His Omipotent, Omipresent, Omniscience. He is Exceedingly, Abundantly, and Above All and there is NuN gods other in His sight. He from which all creation was and is. Blessed Be and many thanks for your understanding. It must hurt as you and yours have so strewn me across this Earth; I know!

@4freespeech There's something about your comment that I find very fascinating. You must've lived an interesting live, sir. God bless.

As to Vestal's hair......If you look closely you will see upper crown part is not her hair....the color is a several shades lighter. It is a hair piece. During the time of elaborate hair styles especially in Pentecostal church settings (up to the 80's) many ladies in that setting used hair extensions to get a bigger look. Today in most Pentecostal churches you will see almost no hair on many ladies' heads. Makes you pine for the old days in that respect. In Vestal's latter years, she departed from the strict Pentecostal "look" adding makeup and a shorter hair style.

Came across this and had to comment my gramma loved these guys and we always had a laugh over to do's! dont make em like that anymore oh yeah A Pagan just gave a nice comment on your video

This Lady was a true christian She is truly singing with the angels and her beloved husband Howard, probably rusty ans Sam too< thank You!!!, is this a REALLY Young Curly Chalker on steel??

@wife2mp Libby Stuffle from the Perrys is very close but still not vestal.

A lot of Pentecostal churches believe in a lot of different ways. Im Pentecostal I do not believe in most holidays, I would rather not have a woman pastor me. However I do not dare to Judge a persons final destination. God will have Mercy on whom he will. I believe that the bible gives good instruction on Salvation. Pray unto Jesus and He shall guide you into all truths. I do not disagree with someone who differs from me, lets figure out our own salvation with fear and trembling.

@jjkcharlie AMEN!!!! I agree 100%

Those were the days, real musicians! I'm so sick of "band in a can" modern day gospel music, reminds me of karaoke night without the video monitors!

@bottledsoul I mean this with the utmost respect ,so please don't be offended but you truely don't know of the joy and peace that you are missing, God really is real, and he allows his children to feel his presence, he pours it over them like honey, there is nothing to compare it to, I know cause I tried for years to fill up the void within me with every thing else, I pray that someday you will count yourself worthy to experience God's love for you.

anybody else think the steel guitar player looks like a Jonas Brother?

In her autobiography. She said the beehive part was a wig.

Im not judging anyone, God will have mercy on who he will, which is great, I know im not perfect I pray the Lord has mercy on me all the time, but saying something isnt biblical isnt judging someone, Idk why everytime I stand up for something in the bible ppl say im judging, I dont judge, simply just go by wht the bible says, thats all

Where was this filmed

This brings me great mental pain lol

@wife2mp GLORY!!!

I just wander were all the people I've loved in my life on this earth who have died are? Their bodies are dust or still rotting in the ground....but I wander if their spirits are rottined away as well?