I had the pleasure and privilege of meeting Sister Vestal just a few months before she passed on to Glory. She was holding a concert at a church near my home alongside of her longtime friend the Reverend Dr. Johnny Minick It was such a special treat. I also had the privilege of hearing the Speer Family in concert and attended the Stamps Baxter School of Music with a group from my church.
@JudyBatts-r1b7 ай бұрын
I'm ready for the Life Boat
@wanjirunganga-gichuhi8767 ай бұрын
Vestal's facial expressions as she sang gave one the impression that she was seeing heaven with all its glory.
@papandaba85433 жыл бұрын
Vestal & Howard Goodman 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏
@mageking1013 жыл бұрын
How many of these wonderful people have traveled home. Howard, Vestal, Sam, and Rusty Goodman, Denver Crumpler, Big Chief, Rosie Rozelle, Jake Hess, Hovie Lister, J.D. Sumner, many of the Speer family, James Blackwood, George Younce, Glenn Payne, Roger Bennett, and so many more I couldn't begin to name them all. You all are missed and loved still!
@martimirabilio69092 жыл бұрын
I love litening to the Goodmans and Dotte Rambo. I didn't realize they were gone for so long. I loved George Younce, too.
@craigdobis102 жыл бұрын
I'm so with you ! The Goodman's have so influenced me !!!
@juneenwright89062 жыл бұрын
So uplifting
@sharonpinner12072 жыл бұрын
You could see the life boat as Vestal saw it!! What an artist!!!
@zuttorizzo11 жыл бұрын
I never knew this song before I say this Gaither DVD. But, I especially like to watch Howard and Vestal. One of my favorite gospel songs, and my favorite version.
@helengriffin62492 жыл бұрын
The Goodmans were simply the best, I could listen to them all day
@DeberPeber2 жыл бұрын
So many of these precious people have made the transition! They are loved Ana missed, and I hope to meet them one day.
@geraldstidham527210 жыл бұрын
I am going on 69 years of age and grew up hearing The Happy Goodmans. I firmly believe they sang for the love of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To me, they were always very sincere in what they were singing and weren't singing just to the people who came out to hear them but were singing to GOD in heaven. I'm sure when they passed and entered the gates of Heaven, GOD was there waiting for them and said "Welcome home my good and faithful servants".
This is why I sing gospel to be completely honest with everyone
@TheDigitipp10 жыл бұрын
The Goodman's weren't perfect and they would tell you so. But they're style of singing and very talented abilities drew attention to what they were singing about. They touched a lot of people and I firmly believe helped start many a person to seek Jesus! If it was only one person, then it was still worth their life's journey!!!
@virtualpianoman51753 жыл бұрын
No-one is perfect, we all have problems. That is the beauty of it all, that is why Jesus came to die on the Cross because He knew we needed His help and forgiveness! He knew we'd sin, have times in our lives where our families wouldn't get along, and fall apart. He knew there'd be times we'd be mad at Him, or didn't believe He was there, or ask why when a good person in our life was taken while the bad person lived on and on only to cause pain and heartache. God knew we couldn't abide by His 10 Commandments. So, He sent His Son as a mediator to bridge the gap between a perfect God and a sinful wretch like me. Folks, read James Chapter 2, if you need to be humbled. It doesn't matter if we commit adultery, murder or steal something, all those sins are equal in God's eyes!!! Do you realize if we held everyone accountable for breaking the 10 Commandments the way God views our sins, we'd all be in prison for life!!! But God in His love for us sent His Son to die a sinner's death, a death that I should've died of!!! You and me are no better in God's eyes than the person nxt in line on death row. You and me are no better than the drunk lost in the bottle, or the hooker on the corner! All of our righteousness to God is filthy rags i.e. basically junk in His eyes! I read James 2 and a good article on the web a few days ago, and it really woke me up. No-one is perfect, even after you're saved, we still need forgiveness because WE STILL SIN! I guess the point I'm trying to make is not to act like you're above someone because you're not, and I'm not. Vestal knew that, Howard knew that, Bill Gaither knows that. LOVE one another, drop the hate and malice! If you see someone backsliding, don't make a snarky comment like "oh, I thought he/she believed in Jesus and was supposed to have turned their life around, guess they didn't get saved." I hate comments like that! Pray for each other, and know you are NOT ALONE in your struggles. Just because you stumble doesn't mean you're not saved, ask Jesus to forgive you and try to do better. I am saying this for myself and for others. BTW DG, this isn't directed to you specifically, I just got down a rabbit trail of things I needed to say to anyone who reads this.
Vestal’s big huge beehive hairdo is what attracted attention. People went to their concert just to see that... they couldn’t believe it could stay on her head.
@ICREFAN_OFFICIAL Жыл бұрын
@@virtualpianoman5175 amen
@1stfamilyent5 жыл бұрын
The Goodman’s were true believers. My dad reached many sermons in their home church in Burnwell Alabama. I miss the old days of gospel singing, true word of God, and dinner on the ground!
@enithworkman63252 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, Godly singers. I would love to see a movie about their lives.
@tammyyarborough37033 жыл бұрын
Grew up listening to the Goodman's. Miss Vestal & Happy singing
@carolbryant97565 жыл бұрын
I saw the goodman's in concert in dallas texas. I have always had respect for them. Their songs have a clear message that points you to jesus, the cross, salvation. They will lift you up when you are feeling down.
@oliverermine9673 жыл бұрын
My #1 song of Vestal and Howard. The Goodmans at its best !
@bessie64148 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THE HAPPY GOODMAN'S. I FEEL THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IN THEIR SINGING. BEEN LOVING THEM SINCE THEY WERE ON TV WITH GOSPEL JUBILEE. THEY ARE GONE NOW AND I KNOW THEY ARE SINGING IN HEAVEN. THEY BELIEVED WHAT THEY SUNG ABOUT.
@janicesimmons67642 жыл бұрын
Hallelujah. So much talent n these love ones.. I love them❤️❤️🙏🙏
@virginiaseward17094 жыл бұрын
I love to listen to them and watch them There is so much love in their voices. Not just for God but for each other.
@xolaninyekanyeka902 жыл бұрын
LISTENING TO THIS COUPLE LEFT ME SHED TEARS. AS YOUNNGS AS I AM IN THE NEARLY 40s. I DIDNT KNOW THAT THEY ARE LATE, I THAUGHT THEY STILL ALIVE. WOOOOOW WHT A GOOD COUPLE WITH GOLDEN VOUCES
@anthonyjohn32023 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! You have to enjoy these crooners singing about our Saviour!!! So relaxing!
@lindaf.wasson45082 жыл бұрын
I just Love the Happy Goodmans. Could you please Play The Light House?
@TheDigitipp10 жыл бұрын
Love this song by the Goodmans! Hard to beat this!
@virtualpianoman51753 жыл бұрын
Oh Lord, about every time I watch them sing the tears seem to rise over the gate... Thank God that when we're about to drown in our tears, there is a Lifeboat coming to take us Home.
@helengriffin62492 жыл бұрын
They don’t get any better than this ❤
@jmfjmfjmffrania43127 жыл бұрын
love these two and this song. I never tire of hearing their music. They're definitely missed
@merviskhongonyowa56213 жыл бұрын
vestal had the talent of painting pictures in your mind as she was singing. I can visualize the lifeboat coming to take us home to meet our loved ones
@marci92122 жыл бұрын
Oh YES Mervis!!! Well said!!! I think in pictures and have been drawn to Vestal's singing for as long as I can remember hearing her!!!
@topazval2 жыл бұрын
I love to listen to and watch Vestal sing! She always had an appearance of Joy! A beautiful smile!
@idaclaire18692 жыл бұрын
@@topazval I believe she was beautiful inside and out. I would loved to have hugged her just once.
@alfonzo9073 жыл бұрын
You all are going to make it home . I just got the most awful blessing surely a man ever got . I love Bill and Gloria and every one of you . Praise God , Praise God , Praise God !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-----Ernest E. Johnson
@AnneBermingham11 ай бұрын
I feel so happy and enriched from listening to this most comforting song in my hour of need. I feel so happy. Praise the lord.
@bettyadams9502 жыл бұрын
ITS BEAUTIFUL. LOVE THESE PEOPLES SINGING.
@bettyadams9502 жыл бұрын
GREW UP SINGING ALONG WITH THESE PEOPLE.
@wanjirunganga-gichuhi8762 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful song and so full of promise. 🙏🙏🙏💐💐🌸. There is a gladness and joy that shows on Vestal's face when she sings the 2nd verse. It's like she can see the lifeboat coming for her. 😍😍🙏
@rebeccawallace48942 жыл бұрын
Beautiful singing with such meaning. Such a blessing.
I think a movie should be made about the lives of Howard and Vestal Goodman!
@jetstar23124 жыл бұрын
amen!!!
@jeffburris22894 жыл бұрын
I think there is. I think it's called More than just music the happy goodmans. Not sure where you cab get it though.
@incredibletalent36333 жыл бұрын
Yes ❤️ Amen
@sharonpinner12073 жыл бұрын
Ok sent a message to the Gaithers about a movie!!
@nettiemarie25563 жыл бұрын
@@sharonpinner1207 great idea!!! Id love a 2-hr Goodman movie!!!
@CharlotteAhlemann-gu5nm3 ай бұрын
Lifeboat was written in Flemish on our honeymoon in the Holy Land when we went out on the Sea of Galilee and I almost fell overboard during a storm that came up. Vestal Goodman and Howard Goodman, Ivan Parker, Rachael Isaacs, David Silverstein and I all made contributions to the song which was written in Flemish.
@Mzamela8 жыл бұрын
if i only met these two great singers 😢
@domsaltaryolla76442 жыл бұрын
Mereka telah memberikan yang terbaik yang Tuhan Yesus berikan kepada mereka untuk diri mereka dan sesama. Terima kasih. Suara mereka terkenang sepanjang masa dan yang pasti mereka tercatat dalam buku Kehidupan di Surga.
@isaacmarques59625 жыл бұрын
Amo a família Goodman!!! Vestal
@topenyasaurombe75674 жыл бұрын
This will lift me to haven.So nice
@Doomedhuman15 жыл бұрын
The absolute best!
@carmenmcpherson89022 жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree about a movie tribute for this Godly couple. V
@nanikdasani45472 жыл бұрын
We're floating down the stream of time, we have not long to stay The stormy clouds of darkness will turn to brightest day Then let us all take courage for we're not left alone The life-boat soon is coming to gather the Jewels home Then cheer, my brothers cheer, our trials will soon be o'er Our loved ones we shall meet, shall meet upon the golden shore We're pilgrims and we're strangers here, we're seeking a city to come The life-boat soon is coming to gather the Jewels home The life-boat soon is coming by eye of faith I see As she sweeps through the waters to rescue you and me And land us safely in the port with friends we love so dear "Get ready," cries the Captain, "O look, she's almost here" Then cheer, my sisters cheer, our trials will soon be o'er Our loved ones we shall meet, shall meet upon the golden shore We're pilgrims and we're strangers here, we're seeking a city to come The life-boat soon is coming to gather the Jewels home Now's the time to get on board while she is passing by But if you stand and wait too long, you shall forever die The fare is paid for one and all, the Captain bids you come And get on board the life-boat she'll carry you safely home Then cheer, my brothers cheer, our trials will soon be o'er Our loved ones we shall meet, shall meet upon the golden shore We're pilgrims and we're strangers here, we're seeking a city to come The life-boat soon is coming to gather the Jewels home
@gabrielesteiner24017 ай бұрын
Wow super toll...❤
@gabrielesteiner24017 ай бұрын
In Germany übersetzten
@ruthanneprovost53703 жыл бұрын
Love,love this song.
@malindavarney25574 жыл бұрын
This song got to me . This is beautiful
@morrisonjames34323 жыл бұрын
Hello Malinda how're you doing today hope you're having a stress free day ? Im Morrison from California .🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Wow its so nice to u all enjoying that lovely song
@loriwilber46522 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!
@damionbeeput934 Жыл бұрын
This is real singing
@trentonbrown53358 жыл бұрын
Awesome.......! Love Them...!
@adelyhenrique32758 ай бұрын
estes louvores fala a nossa alma
@paolozollo15468 жыл бұрын
sing with the heart are expressed with love
@robrooks19572 жыл бұрын
All is joy and love and peace over that river in heaven with Jesus. That might sound corney to some. I am looking forward to that day.
@debbiepate37552 жыл бұрын
When i was a child i remember the Happy Goodman family visited our little country church in East Texas area. I wasn't but probably 6 or 7 years old. But still remember that.
@MurielKearney-q5g15 күн бұрын
Can't wait to see Jesus holy spirit God
@stevenwalden43092 жыл бұрын
Awesome song!! Praise God!! ☝☝☝☝
@sandycason37563 ай бұрын
I love Howard and Vestal!
@vickimarlow98502 жыл бұрын
Thank God we are going home soon.Are you ready to meet Jesus and your Father in heaven.Praise God I'm ready
@lulumkhize97022 жыл бұрын
Looking foward to meet them at home
@WomackFanFile7 жыл бұрын
Love!
@virgilbutler15162 жыл бұрын
Love it.
@kennethrich68753 жыл бұрын
Rip dear saints...
@tessievillamor9582 жыл бұрын
Oh my god,i love so much this song,pls continue in youtube coz i love watching and i want to lear more spiritual songs
@lorettanorthrop88362 жыл бұрын
The lifeboat is jesus Christ in him we trust
@sinamumuta83993 жыл бұрын
Sleep in peace and blessings
@arnoldpeterson70934 жыл бұрын
Every one had better get on the lifeboat. The Good Lord is going to call his bride out.
@ngaboibrahim43902 жыл бұрын
Amen.
@jermar19797 жыл бұрын
❤ them!
@mariajulianaaty89302 жыл бұрын
Love this song❤️🙏
@angielaidford66994 жыл бұрын
Amen
@vanessareed57632 жыл бұрын
So much truth in that song
@mariagracemullins88395 ай бұрын
Great things will come out of the air and the family will be better you are doing pretty well good for the kids and I love you more than you know that I would have been praying for you guys are doing pretty well good
@lizwilson58142 жыл бұрын
Wonderful.
@wayneberry82262 жыл бұрын
I love all these .
@christophercoxministries65905 жыл бұрын
GLORY
@DMC-qf1sm6 жыл бұрын
My dad went to there concert in the 90s in Arizona
@christwisdomhisgrace1620 Жыл бұрын
Vestal..🙌
@lynetteterry9680 Жыл бұрын
Are your ready for the lifeboat
@mariagracemullins88394 ай бұрын
Good morning my dear friend of course is doing pretty well good for you guys are doing pretty well good
@pambane45892 жыл бұрын
She's with Jesus
@charlesguthrie74514 жыл бұрын
Finally, I was able to see Calvin Newton on this video.
@dutchyboy66 Жыл бұрын
Who is the Long Haired Fellow sitting to Larry Ford's Right Side ??? He looks Familiar !
@JustinvdHeuvel11 ай бұрын
That is Mylon Lefevre if I'm correct...
@tonicooper40138 жыл бұрын
ok rock n roll by I heard enuf
@afonsohenrique48062 жыл бұрын
Glória a Deus.
@dannyfoster62259 жыл бұрын
darryl shinault, how can you say they were not about seeing souls saved? You're stating this as if it is a fact. I am saved because of the Happy Goodmans. They have all the rest of the world's respect. I think they will be just fine without yours.
@vestalfan19295 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, I think he must attend the Church of Hollier than Thou. Vestal and Howard were good people, did they make a living from singing yes but at least it was done with a good heart for the right reasons. I've seen a lot of hollier than thou types who are backstabbing and live very high on the hot while preaching against wealth of others.
@lawrennyalau28212 жыл бұрын
1 We’re floating down the stream of time, We have not long to stay; The stormy clouds of darkness Will turn to brightest day. Then let us all take courage, For we’re not left alone; The lifeboat soon is coming To gather the Jewels home. Refrain: Then cheer, my brother, cheer, Our trials will soon be o’er, Our lov’d ones we shall meet, shall meet, Upon the golden shore. We’re pilgrims and we’re strangers here, We’re seeking a city to come, The lifeboat soon is coming, To gather the Jewels home. 2 Sometimes the Devil tempts me, And says it’s all in vain To try to live a Christian life And walk in Jesus’ name; But then we hear the Master say, “I’ll lend you a helping hand, And if you’ll only trust me, I’ll guide you to the land.” [Refrain] 3 The lifeboat soon is coming, By eyes of faith I see As she sweeps thro’ the waters To rescue you and me, And land us safely in the port With friends we love so dear. “Get ready,” cries the Captain; “Oh, look, she’s almost here.” [Refrain] 4 Oh, now’s the time to get on board, While she is passing by; But if you stand and wait too long, You shall forever die; The fare is paid for one and all, The Captain bids you come, And get on board the lifeboat, She’ll carry you safely home. [Refrain]
@zuttorizzo11 жыл бұрын
Anybody who sings for a living does it for show business and money. Where you been? And, they do it for a passion of singing and entertaining! To do it well stems from roots. I love the Goodmans!
@wceva96326 жыл бұрын
Total disagree. Sure they made their living singing gospel music, but they were far from being rich. They eeked out a living by what they loved and believed in.
@bobbywilson57305 жыл бұрын
God uses music
@UnkleAL1962 Жыл бұрын
they couldn't have paid me enough to wear a polka dot shirt!
@smithsonsmith25755 жыл бұрын
Your in God hands
@rhondamcclements866 жыл бұрын
Is that Dottie Rambo
@pambane45892 жыл бұрын
I can hear my gragrandmother singing this.song in her rocking chair
@jgodwin04143 жыл бұрын
But George and I go back many many years As to being good buddies I’m a real real Good buddy let me say this Verify what JD said for the last 40 Years Minato Bora here been wonderful One of her friends hardly a mouth goes By that we don’t talk on the phone right And if it’s not about something the Business that we we love each other and Right it’s been an incredible friendship With JD but a lot of people does it has A misunderstanding so people ask me Really how do I feel about JD I hate him But we have friends for over 40 Years and some people don’t understand The banner that we do between each other But years ago and JD can tell the story