"God Is" (1979)- Rev. James Cleveland

Rev. James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir.

[@mybabynel]

When i hear this song it makes me think how blessed we truly are and that we should not take anything for granted. GOD TRULY MY ALL AND ALL..

[@UhhhAreyouok]

I go into tears everytime I hear this song!

[@mcdoanlds1]

THIS SONG HELP ME WHEN I LOST MY HUSBAND

[@MsJameseWalker]

Just dwell on the words... You will have a true worship experience.. Praise God !!

[@huneybee67]

Brings me to a place only God knows

[@beinthygrace]

I belong to a church that didn't always sing this type of spiritual music. I was introduced to this when I joined the gospel choir in high school. The teacher was a nun who had left the church. While teaching in an inner city school she learned to play this music and brought it back to the church. This caused some problems in the church but once they saw the influx of youth returning to the church the problems were no longer an issue. Thank God for her persistence.

[@6evolove9]

Brings tears of happiness

[@MrLovelllove]

This song gives me strength when I need it most.

[@tay2519]

this was my grandma solo before she died this is a powerful song and she sung this song with all her power

[@urmamaisafool]

MAN this takes me back. it was in 81, i was living in bay city, tx. i had gotten saved in 79 and i was away from home and friends while working on the railroad. there was this radio station kjoj, the joy of JESUS, and i had this rinky radio that had a clothes hanger for an antenna. i was fighting the temptations of satan, trying to get me to come back into darkness and one night as i was reading the word and listening to kjoj they played this song. it has been my favorite ever since. bro.ken

[@werfamily90]

God Is. This song help brought me out my sinful nature.

[@williep0327]

I love this song. It really ministers to my heart.

[@divagk44]

Back in 1988 I was living in Los Angeles and decided to move back to Chicago. My dad had gone home to be with the Lord and I was returning home to be of support to my mom. But I was filled with uncertainty beacuse I was giving up my wonderful California life..or so I thought! At the last church service I attended before from heading back to Chicago, the choir at my LA home church of Ward AME sang " God Is". It's been an anthem of encouragement and assuredness in knowing God Is!

[@BEALADY1]

I'm telling my age but we would tear a church up singing this back in the day!...man what memories this song brings to my heart!

[@LunaOverEden]

I dedicate this song too to my grandmother who passed on Sunday evening, this was her song she sang as a soloist in church when I was little. GOD IS FOREVER!!!

[@youthchoir1]

Excellent job posting this song. This song will never get old, only better.

[@jbells16]

I love this song!!! This song is classical and could never get old!!!! The words are beautiful!!! God is my all in all!!! He promise to keep me and never to leave me! Whom ever wrote this song God was truly talking to them, cause its so beautiful!

[@shygurl1954]

To those of you that don't understand this music, you really don't understand GOD. GOD is mean just what it say, whatever you need him to be in your life, thats exactly what he will be. HE is my all and all...

[@DOMINQUE27]

to love and Be loved by God is a beautiful thing

[@tbaby6575]

this brings back where we need to be right now with God!

[@bhysten]

"God Is" and that's a promise!

[@adrianlowery]

Amen, Thank you Jesus for one more day, for allowing me to see, feel, touch, love, cry, laugh, hope, dream, walk, crawl, think, etc. Thank you for my parents, my cuzins, aunts, brother, sisters, friends, foes, etc. Thank you for my Wife and the joys of marriage and family. Thank you for watching over me during my dark days, with your light. All these things I ask and pray in Jesus name, for give me Lord for my sins, AMEN.

[@agnesbattle1]

God is the one I need in my life he is the only one I can depend on he will never let down.

[@A7Z344]

This was my very first song that I had sung when I was 12 or 13 years old. I did not understand the meaning of the words but now that I am older I understand all of the old songs that we sung in church choir. All of the hymn songs. We did not understand what these songs meant but it is embedded in us and now those songs sustain us now that we are all older. I love this song and it does bring back memories. I thank you and love you God no matter what this life brings to your people.

[@ebonyeyes116]

This is my favorite song, it give me CHILLS everytime i hear it....if u wanna no what i'm talking about just close your eyes and listen wit yo heart.....GOD IS MY ALL AND ALL!!!!

[@marlonwebber]

REAL GOSPEL stands the test of time, no matter how many years have passed!

[@ILOVEMUSIC2MSV]

God Is - when I cannot see the sun for the dark clouds; God Is when turmoil is trying to invade my life; God Is my all and all - I Love you Lord: God is my everything.

[@jrbungit]

One of the top 10 Gospel music songs of all times. And yes, God is!

[@backshot1980]

this song was ahead of it's time just so powerful yes he is

[@presidentfrierson]

This is one of 4 or 5 of my favorite songs by the late Rev. James Cleveland. There were times, I shed tears from this song. Yes, "God Is" real, joy, love and my all and all.

[@vell411]

This is one of the greatest songs EVER recorded. It has stuck with me since it was recorded. It brings so much joy to my soul. Thank You for putting it on here and I see at this time that over 290,000 people have viewed it.

[@BrianSapp945]

Oh God, I love this song. I could listen to this all day.

[@MsPleasantone]

This is a powerful song, mediate on the words, wow God IS!!!!!

[@BigBlueBeast]

Our choir still sings this song today.

[@MERTIE123]

I shed tears every time I hear this song!!

[@asweet1906]

This song makes me think of my Grandma!! I miss her!! :(

[@67foxybrown]

My childhood choir sang this song,very moving and healing song. We are never alone.

[@ANBLegacy]

As a young Gospel musician I've grown up with alot of music. I'm one of the biggest fans of contemporary but, out of all the music that's been made in Gospel, THIS is my ALL-TIME favorite Gospel song ever!!!! Touches my soul everytime I hear it.

[@diamondbutterfly8]

I love it I love it... when we get discouraged by the cares of this world remember that God is... Thank you Jesus... I miss this man of God no one sings like this anymore.

[@jamesmdacc]

GOD Is, "The Joy and Strength of My Life" I like the part "GOD is My All and All".

[@tchn4him]

Amen!!! They have so much more meaning and Spirit. It brings you right back to God without you having to wonder if they are singing about God or their lover. My GOD IS!!!

[@Wvrsandiego]

This song was written by the late Dr. Robert Fryson. He also wrote "give yourself to Jesus: recorded by Aretha Franklin on her "Amazing Grace" grammy album. Robert was from the DC area.

[@OliviatheSlave]

Just something extra about this song... it brings out everything...and then some more!

[@mrslaughinghouse]

Lawd Have mercy. This song took me back to 84th and Plymouth in Oakland, CA. They sang the mess out of this song every week, it seemed like.

[@sothrngirl1]

This is such a beautiful song. I remember hearing it as a young woman and loved it then and now as an adult, I truly love it more now than ever. This is the song my mom requested her Gospel Choir sing at her homegoing service about 2 weeks ago. God truly is!

[@tbaby6575]

i have to hear this song before i leave my home sometimes,so i can stay focus on god hope this song keeps going!

[@PrettyBlack1966]

God Is. . . What else can any of us declare! He who has set the SUN to shower the earth by day and the Moon by nite-- is indeed our all and all!!!! Praise him in times of sorrow and he'll bless you to have tomorrows' that you'll be able to count all joy!

[@kmcru]

This is one of my favorite Gospel songs EVER!!!!ALL the stuff have been threw all the struggles, oh my BUT it had not been for GOD!!!!OH MY this song always makes me tear up!!!!This is gospel!!!

[@gangar32]

Our pianoist sings this song, and makes it sound so beautiful.

[@enjoyit08]

When u truly love good gospel music,it's impossible to pick just ONE all time favorite song. This is definitely a classic for the ages! I just love it...soothes my soul.

[@MrShirl56]

This song really touches my spirit, Our God is! He was than, He is now and will be! I have search and I found He is a every present help!!

[@Shatique]

this song is so powerful, i love this song.

[@moniquedenise85]

I LOVE THIS SONG ITS MY MOTIVATION

[@pmrc25r]

Oh my goodness, I am moved to tears as I sit here and listen to this song, It takes me back to growing up in the church and it is just not the same

[@tchn4him]

Praise God! God is! He IS! He's my all and all!

[@diva32a]

What a song. God Is my joy in the time of sorrow! Sing It!

[@china1585]

I love this song... One of my best Gospel songs.

[@msbigtiny40]

wow! it has been so many years since I've heard this song and it is as beautiful today as it was then. When I think of all the things that are happening now in the world I'm just glad to that truly, "God Is"

[@donaldeking]

one of the greatest songs I have ever heard, goes right to the heart of my soul. don king

[@jauan220]

Man I love that chorus!

[@jetlyne]

this song has my spirit bubbling thank you my Lord Jesus

[@BETTSGD]

One of my all time favorites!

[@keelola]

God is...Thank you Jesus!

[@mrskeller1]

MY ALL AND ALL

[@derlamtay]

Whew!@ A anointing of Worship just fell in my house! BRB.......

[@Savvynlady]

They sung this song at my sister's memorial service at her home church in the Bronx five years ago and when I was in the church choir and it is still good now as it was then.

[@MKD825]

Yes, it's Dora Pickett. This song is an all-time favorite of mine... brings back so many Sunday morning memories.

[@CazK88]

My first time hearing this! GOD TRULY IS!!

[@Rowoches]

One of the greatest songs EVER recorded!

[@stephanielee9914]

I love this song. Not a complicated message. I loved sing this song with my high school gospel choir.

[@groovehtc]

To the eight people who gave this song the thumbs down you all probably young and dumb mind set on contemporary music thats all yall know. This is groovhtc a gospel drummer out of Kansas City, Missouri.

[@MzPumpkin66]

I was turning 13 and my Mom if I could sing!! It was a turning point in my young life

[@lady5132]

I thank God for all His goodness to us . May we all remember to give our whole heart to him and trust that He is . In 2010 we all need to draw closer and Honor that is IS GOD YES HE IS

[@fnihp30]

"1Utopian" I will keep this in my prayers. Just remember that you can go to God for yourself in prayer if you are born again! You can have "gospel church" in your own home if you have Jesus in your heart! Be Blessed!!!! :)

[@cnell0621]

This is his best album!

[@Sammiami23]

that is a blessing. i love how older people praise God.

[@jbongo227]

If you are without sin cast your stone James Cleveland sends the message to us.what have we done for the lord to atone for our sins. "Sin is Sin!"

[@sancho3124]

Peace Missionary Baptist Choir use to perform this song. I always thought it was one of the most beautiful songs that I ever heard. I get very emotional when hearing it now. Thank you for sharing this song with us.

[@coolrobertchapman]

god is the head of my life

[@ckeomanila]

BEAUTIFUL!! GOD IS!!!

[@MKD825]

Years ago, I saw a clip on TV of Toni Braxton singing this (and accompanying herself on the piano) at her father's church in Maryland.

[@incandescent62]

PRAISE THE TRUE & LIVING GOD FOR "HIS GOODNESS" IN TEACHING & SHOWING ME TRUE REPENTANCE...AND I CAN LIVE-SIN-FREE IN HIS FACE THROUGH THE LIFE OF HIS SON, MY SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST.

[@DJ_Weezy]

GOD IS!!! WOW!!! This song was a classic before it hit the stores back in the day...hehehe Every "black" church choir would sing this song. It takes me way back when I was livin' in St. Louis, MO as a kid. 1460 KIRL AM...ya couldn't get away from this song especially at ya folks house during special dinners/holidays ect.

[@Tsadik6251]

Thank goodness great music can be made despite the ignorance and intolerance of some listeners. James Cleveland is a genius--gay or not, black or not, Christian or not, etc. or not...

[@baileymercygraceyya]

God is the JOY and the STRENGTH of my life!

[@MsJameseWalker]

I love this song it has been inmy sprit.. May He Continue to Bless You

[@Electroque]

This is my testimony.

[@daphy2012]

i just love the chorus

[@singergirl1990]

i love this SONG SOO MUCH BEKUZ GOD IS MY ALL AND ALL WE SING TTHIS AT MY CHURCH!

[@beatinitup79]

MY GOD IS

[@1Utopian]

Requesting more Gospel churches in Australia...

[@crunkface11]

GOD IS MY ALL

[@THEKINGMRMIGHTY]

And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations;and then shall the end come.matthew:24:14. THANKS JESUS.

[@treheezey007]

Who are the eight people who gave this song a "thumbs down"??? WOW

[@lousummit]

this song is really spiritually...it moves something in my body and soul every time I heard it.. I cry and want to worship him more and more...

[@carole0925]

Rest in peace Byron Edward Gore, you really sung this song. I will always love you. DOD 02/15/1992.

[@bishop9202008]

Thanks so much for posting this song. This is my all time most favorite song and I needed to hear this right now in my life. The blessing of the Lord continually be upon you.

[@MzPumpkin66]

When I would go to the hairdresser w/ my Mom most of the cabbies had there radio tuned to our station then WOL. And Rev. James Cleveland seem to be coming out of everyones cab when we got out the car to go into the Hairdresser

[@UHC4LYFE]

Praise My Soul, The King of Heaven!!!!

[@MzTinyT]

God is my eveything!