Donnie Sumner - The Night Before Easter [Live]

Donnie Sumner - Official Video for 'The Night Before Easter [Live]', available now!
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LYRICS:
The night was so different from all the rest
And a silence covers the Earth;
The stars have no glimmer, the moon tries to hide,
For in death lies the man of their birth.
Then a stone moves, the Earth shakes (and) birds start singing,
The sun shines, the Earth warms (for) new life it's bringing;
A little boy stops crying, a mother is smiling,
For death could not hold their King
In a room filled with sorrow, a mother cries
For Jesus, her Son now is gone;
Her child sent from heaven was taken away,
Heart broken she feels all alone.
At the feet of his mother a little boy cries
Saying "'momma' I don't understand;"
I remember the look of love in His eyes,
That I saw, by the touch of His hand.
The King of all ages, the Giver of life,
For a moment lies silent and still;
But a power sent from heaven comes breaking the night,
And death must bow to His will.

[@SharonRoberts-c8v]

Glory! The stone moved!

[@SSearan1]

Donnie Sumner: The man with a teardrop in his voice.

[@tiaashiagbor7759]

something about when he sings "and that little boy stopped crying and that mother is smiling, for death couldn't hold The King." just brings me to tears. Absolutely love this song.

[@TruthSetFree-zm1ep]

Tia Me too!! God Be with you from Kamloops BC Canada 🍁 We will see Him come back!!!!!

[@alangodfrey505]

Lord please come back and save us God bless to you

[@chrisobrien5633]

The man Elvis loved to hear sing sometimes all night and morning after a Vegas show

[@elizabethsinclair5936]

Death could not hold the KING!! Praise God!!

[@davidcook5705]

This kind of music has more power than any other genre of music because it's anointed by God's Holy Spirit. I was moved to tears, just as the folks in that video, and as many folks here, as well.

[@SomebodysGrandmother]

I had heard Donnie sing this a long time ago, but I didn't know the name of the song or Donnies last name! I tried numerous times over the few years, and finally found it today, but it didn't sound the same, two different artists yet I didn't get the same heart feeling. Well now I know! Only Donnie can sing this amazing Love story the way I remember it. Thank You Lord Jesus for your Love!

[@marthabongiorno9212]

Donnie wrote this sing

[@sandralynnmcknight6940]

Donnie Sumner, a beautiful man, inside and out.

[@irisfields1659]

What a testimony😇❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✍️praise God for Donnie Sumner

[@waynehecktus7460]

Donnie sings truly from his heart.

[@irisfields1659]

What a singer and testimony he has given how God 🤔 delivered him from drugs 🙏🏻, Thank u God for the Cross

[@zachdaniel7245]

my cousin used to sing this song in church, he passed away 9 year's ago this coming December, everytime I think of him I think of this song. God bless you Mr Sumner

[@dedefakolujo5304]

Thats an odd screen cover brother?

[@janicesimmons6764]

What a beautiful heart felt song sung as only Donnie could sing. ❤️🙏

[@davidrice8823]

Wow!A lot of people getting emotional there. The lyrics and the way Donnie delivers them in his own way are powerful!

[@jamesverner2812]

Yes, David, Donnie has a beautiful delivery style

[@lornah9267]

He wrote this song, and it is very moving the way he delivers it.

[@benniemartin3580]

Donnie is a great singer when he went to the church ofgod in oak cliff church of God his daddy preach for us his wife mother and daddy was there also i Parker isC ofgod also and is a great singer also I hope he is doing well God has Bless the church ofgod with some great people and I won’t to thank God for a great man of God Kenny Hinson and all the Hinson Kenny is in heaven waiting for his love ones

[@irisfields1659]

If his testimony and music doesn't move your heart ur dead and don't know it yet his testimony will break ur heart 💔

[@davidrice8823]

@@irisfields1659 I haven't heard his story or testimony

[@lindamobley9661]

Beautiful..Crying, but what a promise we have In the King!! So moving!

[@TigerKing77]

Donna Summers voice truly was a god-given gift does my heart good to know he found Jesus and was at peace with the world when he was called home ⚡

[@waynewilson8775]

I have liked this song since it came out. At an all night sign in Hutchinson, Ks. he was singing this song and LaVerne Tripp was singing I'll Get My Reward, both over and over trying to get the song of the year and as you know this one won. Both are awesome and LaVerne's is going to be sang at my funeral. I am retired law enforcement and that song is very fitting.

[@KrissiCreates]

God had a plan today... To lead me here. To touch my soul in a very deep, profound way. My heart broke wide open and love poured in. Tears flooded my eyes and as grace flooded my soul. If you say music is not medicine for the soul... I beg to differ! Thank you for using this song to draw me back to you Lord !! Feel far from God ? Guess who moved !!!

[@SomebodysGrandmother]

May God continue to bless you, only He can open the closed doors of our hearts in such a profound way.

[@janicesimmons6764]

Hallelujah Thank You Jesus for your mercy

[@shaluamagandi2184]

God bless you Donnie for your melodious and very powerful voice

[@beckyevans6259]

Donnie wrote the most beautiful song. He is the only one who can sing it with so much emotion.

[@yeshuabride-sherry3025]

What a lovely testimony. To whom much is forgiven, the gratitude is palpable. Donnie's testimony is amazing. The group singing with him would understand for they prayed for Donnie with his Daddy, J.D., for years. They knew he was singing from his own experience . . . and he co-wrote the song!

[@debbyhayes2563]

J.D. is his uncle

[@supershero4351]

I had the honor and the pleasure of meeting this amazing gentleman in Tennessee at the Gospel Country Music Awards and had the honor of singing on two records produced by Mr. Sumner. The two songs were released by Ready Records, Curtis Andrews, who gave this incredibly blessed opportunity. Donnie Sumner has one of the MOST impeccable and truly beautiful male voices I have ever heard! Precious memories that I hold dear. XO

[@gerrymagee2889]

Alleluia, praise God, Alleluia.

[@AngelHernandez-qc2yd]

🙏🙏🙏🙏 God for this man❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Pastor Ángel Hernández desde Waterbury Ct

[@jimijames7703]

This changed me Jesus changed me

[@shaluamagandi2184]

Great and annointed song, Halleluyah

[@elisabethholyday3351]

I just had an image of Donnie singing this song, thought I'd share it. Thank you Donnie, you're a very gifted singer.

[@phillipboothe4611]

Very holy powerful song.

[@charlesguthrie7451]

I remember hearing that song when I was a teenager by a local gospel group. Even though, it was at the end of the song, I'm glad they finally showed Calvin ❤️.

[@Itael_Silva]

Too beautiful

[@otis2554]

Dear Donnie we love you so .

[@marlenebadyka2280]

OH SO BEAUTIFUL

[@nitaabey629]

this is my favorite Easter song and no one sings it like Donnie Sumner

[@kimolynp7435]

Am.feeling touched in my soul thank you Mr donnie

[@waynewilson8775]

I remember the year this came out and he won Top Song. He sang this several times and LaVerne Tripp sang I'll Get My Reward several times at the Hutchinson Kansas All Night Sing. Both GREAT songs, but Donnie ended up winning that the end of the year. Also that year my dad died the night before Easter so this song means a lot to me.

[@maryparry8672]

I could listen to Donnie Sumner all day long. Love the man, love the song.

[@irisfields6298]

love this man and singing.iris fields brandon fll

[@emersonfabianogomesdasilva2651]

So Beautiful, Gob Bless you...

[@ernestclausner9023]

First time to hear this. Have always liked Donnie presentation of Song🙏Thank you again.

[@dzy4u]

He wrote it, so an emotional connection tonight.

[@lindathomas9301]

The night was so different from all the rest And a silence covers the Earth; The stars have no glimmer, the moon tries to hide, For in death lies the man of their birth. Chorus: Then a stone moves, the Earth shakes (and) birds start singing, The sun shines, the Earth warms (for) new life it's bringing; A little boy stops crying, a mother is smiling, For death could not hold their King In a room filled with sorrow, a mother cries For Jesus, her Son now is gone; Her child sent from heaven was taken away, Heart broken she feels all alone. Repeat Chorus At the feet of his mother a little boy cries Saying "'momma' I don't understand;" I remember the look of love in His eyes, That I saw, by the touch of His hand. Repeat Chorus The King of all ages, the Giver of life, For a moment lies silent and still; But a power sent from heaven comes breaking the night, And death must bow to His will. Repeat Chorus Optional Ending: When death could not hold their King. Read more: Gaither Vocal Band - The Night Before Easter Lyrics | MetroLyrics

[@darlenegibbs2277]

The night was so different from all the rest And a silence covers the Earth; The stars have no glimmer, the moon tries to hide, For in death lies the man of their birth. In a room filled with sorrow, a mother cries For Jesus, her Son now is gone; Her child sent from heaven was taken away, Heart broken she feels all alone. At the feet of his mother a little boy cries, Saying "'momma' I don't understand;" I remember the look of love in His eyes, That I saw, when He touched my hand. Then The King of all ages the Giver of life For a moment lies silent and still; But a power sent from heaven comes breaking the night, And death must bow to His will. Then a stone moves, the Earth shakes (and) birds start singing, The sun shines, the Earth warms (for) new life it's bringing; And that little boy stops crying, a mother is smiling, For death could not hold their King

[@srabukawaqa9060]

I am crying watching this in University. It makes me think of my mum and how she used to cry for me, and my family and the people she loved. I felt the love of a true mum and makes me think of Mary crying for her one and only son taken away from him.

[@kevinevans5497]

His father was pastor of my home church (Crisfield, MD Church of God) when Donnie was a teenager.

[@debbyhayes2563]

His father was my pastor in Lexington, Ky. In 70s.

[@TTexas2]

Donnie's father, Russell H Sumner, was CoG Overseer of Southern New England. It was at the annual CoG Camp Meeting in Connecticut that we first met Donnie. This was a year after Donnie had left ELVIS & had returned to the LORD JESUS. At the annual CoG State Men's Fellowship meeting on Saturday, Donnie gave his testimony, played piano & sang from his heart just like in this song! What a blessing Donnie's testimony & singing was to everyone. . . much rejoicing & praising God, our Heavenly Father!

[@jonijenkins8006]

Powerful performance DS

[@AngelHernandez-qc2yd]

Aleluya

[@brendavass1585]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@rictodd2381]

GLORRRRRAY!!

[@mamieseabrook4639]

6 6jh

[@rictodd2343]

Love this ol' song!!

[@St._Jaden_P]

I know either JD Sumner or George Younce was there because no one but them can hit a low note that powerful at the end of a song.

[@garyatkins7142]

oh its JD 😃

[@shannongerard644]

Beautiful song

[@welshchristian]

Death could not hold the King!

[@davidwright5512]

I love this

[@isamiranda4581]

Hola aunque las alabanzas no están en español.mi corazón rebosa de gozo,es sólo conectarse

[@09erf8330]

Thank u for posting

[@elm1046]

sung only as Donnie can as he wrote this.

[@irisfields1659]

Are good😇❣️

[@davidcastle8091]

amen

[@juanitaparton7152]

amen!!!!!

[@whitelightning6766]

Just as good as his father, J.D. Sumner.

[@sandralynnmcknight6940]

Donnie's real father was killed in a bar fight when Donnie was a baby. His father's brother, Russell Sumner, raised Donnie. Donnie's mother was absent, also.

[@drimaz85]

J.D. was his uncle.

[@benniemartin3580]

Jd was not Donnie father g d brother was and he was church ofgod and a preacher also people make thank wrong all the time and also Donnie dad was a church ofgod pastor

[@benniemartin3580]

After Donnie real father pass awayRussell and his wife tookDonnie and I was told g d took the girl and I was told that there was aBrother also did not no who took him that is what told to me

[@mayaginyega]

Just Beatifull

[@mrrich1733]

beautifully done, second only to the Booth Brothers

[@martiesteyn9865]

Beautiful, Donnie.

[@jeremysarson]

Elvis only picked the best

[@blancacarpio9008]

Lindo