He Decided

[@lillianrollins4542]

2024 still all time favorite Holy Week song. Thank you Jesus for saving my Soul. 😢🙌💃🏽

[@R_U_Ready4Jesus2Come]

Amen my sister. I was re-baptized 11-9-2024. Tonight I was doing a study on the The Heavenly Sanctuary and this song popped in my head. He removes forever the confessed sins of all who have accepted Him as Savior. Acts 3:19. What a fantastic plan of salvation! Jesus is the spotless Lamb of God! He loved us so much that He was willing to leave heaven and come to Earth and die for you and me with His shed blood to forgive us of our sins.

[@fillndablank81]

Well my choir will be singing this song tomorrow, and YES, I am a member of the church that recorded this song! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

[@twotees15]

This is THEE GOSPEL!!!! He CHOSE to not come down...and to save a dying world.... unto ALL GENERATIONS! Whew chile! Thank you Father for the plan...thank you Jesus for the execution!!!! ALL PRAISE!!!!!!

[@alexandria0915]

Thank you JESUS for deciding not to come down from the cross. Thank you Jesus for seeing me and knowing that I would need you as My Savior and My Mediator.

[@robinbelford9207]

Thank you Jesus this song is still powerful in 2020 and forever more, can't imagine if Jesus had come down mmm mmm SMH as the tears roll.

[@theresacustard5131]

This is my all time favorite song and I have to listen to it this time of the year and I can never remember the name. Thank God for youtube

[@maryjackson9625]

Probably my all time favorite Easter song. Glory to our risen savior 🙏🏾

[@msphyl31]

My grandma used to sing this when I was a little girl. Man! Wow! Thank you so much for posting this song! This is when songs really kept to what scripture says!

[@shariffbrown04]

Right....memories..... ❤

[@mynameisjimw]

I was also a member of the Donald Vails Choraleers. I miss the midnight musicals at Lighthouse Cathedral in Detroit. God rest his soul.

[@ebonyjohnson6764]

Yessss Amen I remember those night

[@Director200808]

Our choir used to tear the church up with this song every year around easter time.

[@Vmoacbr]

Let's keep these hymnals alive it's an integral part of our heritage

[@IdrisReeves1]

is it a Hymn?

[@griffin7044]

No. It's a Gospel song and not a hymn or hymnal.

[@lll-Vibes-lll]

Vmoacbr r

[@florencemcintosh2457]

Vmoacbr : I agree? I have been saying this since 1986 I was shunned! Now others are coming in taking our music and we are allowing it to happen.How ignorant ha be we given mist everything else away and gotten nothing for it. These others are making $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ off us.Why are we fighting for ownership. The young give rake the blues, jazz, rock & roll, etc.

[@dr.davidjuliusfordjr.6697]

A hymnal is a book of hymns. This song is not a hymn.

[@SuperLarryF]

It was not Easter Sunday until the choir at my home church sang this.

[@DEFinitivelyHis]

I grew up Pentecostal Holiness, and my choir sang this too. So glad to have had a chance to lead this one out. The Holy Spirit always seemed tp back up this song with ABSOLUTE POWER. Hallelujah!

[@conservativeneurologyb4999]

St. Bernadine's Holy Catholic Church Baltimore Maryland is where I first heard this wonderful hymn. Thanks for posting. Viewing in 2024.

[@revluff]

THIS HERE is what used to be called a LIVE RECORDING no post preductiong redoing leads, no punches you had to know ya stuff and do it LIVE! I MISS THOSE DAYS you can feel the Spirit of God moving.

[@griffin7044]

Yes this is a wonderful Good Friday song sung on Easter Sunday in the Black Church. Her voice is one of the most beautiful and powerful sopranos ever recorded. What a treasure!

[@BrandonHarris-wi3bw]

Is Mrs Barbara Whitehead STILL alive and well???

[@charlespearson4024]

Sitting here with tears in my eyes. Can't stop the tears. This truth means everything!

[@conservativeneurologyb4999]

amen. Give every teardrop to Jesus Christ I've learned and been blessed.

[@powrpak2]

Who didn't sing this song during Easter???? This was the song. Still is. Still relevant. Thanks for uploading!

[@BrandonHarris-wi3bw]

This song, Near The Cross by The Mississippi Mass Choir and Thank God For The Blood by The Florida Mass Choir are THE Easter Sunday gospel songs sung EVERY year.

[@ritamille1]

THANK YOU JESUS!! for your precious Blood. It will never lose its power for it saved a wretch like me. Halleleujah!

[@conservativeneurologyb4999]

Its the holy blood of Christ AND the truthful word of our testimony (Rev. 12:11).amen.

[@psalm124]

Such a great song from yester year, when I gave my life to Christ. Back in the day was Keith Pringel, Hawkins Family, Rev. Charles Nicks, and Donald Vails. This song was especially played on our gospel station around Good Friday leading to Easter Sunday without fail. Can't help but miss those days, but there are more to be had. Thanks for your post.

[@jisgodschild1983]

When Jesus hung on Calvary people came from miles to see they said if you be the Christ come down and save your life but Jesus oh sweet Jesus he never answered them for he knew that Satan was tempting him if he had come down from the cross my soul would still be lost. He would not come down from the cross just to save himself he decided to die just to save me

[@charlottte1122]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MOOCHIE2BADD]

🙏thank you 😍😍😘

[@pluto17dre]

u are so right bout the baptist churches during easter....MY BAPTIST CHURCH sings this as a chant during the communion processional...

[@bonniewheeler5415]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG...

[@shrimpospy]

Verse: When Jesus hung on Calvary, people came from miles to see; they said, "if you be the Christ, come down and save your life". Oh but Jesus, my sweet Jesus, He never answered them, for He knew that Satan was tempting Him. If He had come down from the cross, then my soul would still be lost. Chorus: He would not come down from the cross just to save Himself; He decided to die just to save me.

[@cmfuller1184]

The way she can modulate her voice is a work of beauty 😍.

[@barbaraheyward9625]

I was blessed with the opportunity to sing this powerful song at my church. Thank you Lord.

[@enmaxus]

The 2 people who dont like this song is full of the devil. How can you not like this song? Not feel this song? You truly need deliverance.

[@IAGCC]

This song takes me way back to the 70's, This is the gospel in song at its best!

[@babylove617]

My church sang this today and let's just say the holy spirit was def there! What a blessing!

[@melmanbaynard]

This songs tears me up every single time

[@GethKids]

Every single!!!

[@boldenfamily2009]

No one else could do what needed to be done none other than JESUS!!! Oh sewwt Jesus I thank you for saving a sinner like me...

[@conservativeneurologyb4999]

1Cor.9:ch. ONE GOD the LORD Jesus Christ: Father, Son and Holy Ghost Lord God of Hosts indivisible ONE now and forever. amen.

[@amirseven7283]

This is the Easter Song In Detroit!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏿

[@teresagenus8157]

I had the privilege of singing with. Donald veils choir in md it was a total experience he was a great musician and a historian of God gospel music such talent gone too soon thank God for his life

[@jpbrolove]

All the Praise and Glory to our Savior. Yes the great songwriter Dr. Margaret Douroux wrote it, LaBarbra Whitehead sang lead, but Donald Vails version on this gem album in 1990 went certified gold and earned him a Grammy nomination. He was a great gospel talent.

[@thisisrareform]

Thanks for the info 👍🏾

[@shawnbaldwin1896]

Hattie Pearl Lewis used to bring Morning Star Baptist Church of Kansas City Mo house down with this song !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@carolynparker1327]

This song tears me up all the time!! The words are so meaningful he died just for me !!!! THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!

[@Rosyzi]

Praise God!My grandmother had this song and every chance I had to listen to it I would. I have been wanting to hear it again for years. I am very thankful for KZbin and its contributors.

[@sanjastinson]

This song blesses me bring me to tears each and every time. So glad He didn't come down. Praise God

[@DaniGyrl82]

This is our Good Friday song every year, for as long as I can remember. My mother sings it, and it's just not a Good Friday without this song to close out the service. This song just always feels like "home" to me.

[@TeresaStewart-bj3fn]

We can feel his present and knowing that we have asavior who won't give up or give in he's a savior who cant lose a battle this song takes us back to his presence when we couldn't help our self

[@TheDimplePuppet]

My all time favorite gospel song!!!

[@rileyhanes5089]

This is not just Easter song. It should be an everyday song in all of our lives who are saints and Christians.

[@jock9013]

I love this song because if Jesus had not died for our sins so that we may live.

[@dougiemac622]

Yes my Lord....this song just takes me there! LeBarbarbra Whitehead and th Donald Vails Coraleers. A never aging classic. God bless you muziq08!!!!

[@BrandonHarris-wi3bw]

Is Mrs Barbara Whitehead STILL alive and well???

[@rileyhanes5089]

Still powerful still meaningful still the truth in 2021.

[@jennifersanders4856]

I am being Blessed by this song on 2022! Thank you for sharing this song with us. This 🎵🎶 song has been singing in my spirit all week😊. Thank you Jesus for not coming down from the cross 🙌🏾. Thank you Jesus for deciding to die to Save me!!!

[@EstefanoStCroix]

@3:15, when she puts that power behind her voice, the earth moved ~! that song takes you there

[@kabernat]

You stayed on that Cross just to save me! I am most grateful and thankful Lord Jesus for what you did to save me.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾✝️✝️✝️✝️

[@barbarahill6751]

Praises to God, Thank you for sending your only son jesus to bear all of our sins. on that old rugged cross. What a beautiful rendition.I couldn't help but shed tears.

[@marilynjones3179]

Enjoyed your comment but always Capitalize the name of Jesus and God. we want to give honor in the highest degree for God is worthy>

[@DismalAdventurer]

Was drunk with my mom talking about my stepdad passing when this song started playing out of no where on my aunts google home device.

[@emmaus143]

I heard this for the first time this year and really enjoyed it... Thanks for posting this! What a gift Jesus gave to ALL of US!! Thank you Lord!!!

[@enmaxus]

Thank you for this. Donald Vails music is so anoited.

[@diamondenterprises5169]

lm so-0-0 glad that HE WOULD NOT COME DOWN...AMEN

[@Analisa416]

Happy Resurrection Sunday. He is Risen!!!

[@diamondenterprises5169]

THANK YOU JESUS FOR YOUR LOVE

[@mahogany1682]

💃 ✝....... Thank you JESUS for saving me.. It time to get to know HIM for yourself. JESUS is real.....

[@susisoul]

Oh how I remember this song!! I am praising Him right here at my desk at work! Thank you young person, for knowing good gospel music! I love most of today's gospel, don't get me wrong, but it's something about that older gospel music that you can feel to your bones.

[@GraceForFavor]

Jesus no greater love than this ,that a man yet God will die to save our souls.Thank you Lord Jesus that you did not come down from the cross to save yourself ,instead you suffered , you bleed and you died to save me .Glory to God .

[@sharongrant1863]

Thank you for making Good Friday real for me. Much GRATITUDE to the lead singer, Mrs. Barbara Johnson Tucker of Houston!

[@BrandonHarris-wi3bw]

Is the lead singer on this song alive???

[@yvonnemorales4936]

It's all about Good Friday!! Peace & Blessings to all.

[@shazzeeo]

Yessir! Classic and the lead is singing the brakes off this!

[@wjiharris]

I was at Messiah and have known Donald since he first came to Detroit. He was indeed the total package. I miss him more than words can express.

[@darleensmith5435]

Deep in my Soul. I love you JESUS.

[@LindaSmith-ys4io]

Praise God My Mother's Favorite Easter Song Grew Up On This Now 70🙏🏾🙌🏿😘

[@sandrawalker3421]

This was our song that we did long ago and it’s still powerful to my soul

[@TanikaRena]

OMG THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS SONG!!! I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THIS FOR AWHILE! IM 19 NOW AND IT WAS MY FAVORITE SONG COMING UP IN CHURCH!!!!

[@JLPSHF1]

OMG......We sang this song.....We would sing it during Communion.

[@geraldday9716]

Hallelujah Thank you Jesus, Thank you Lord

[@victoriajackson-kennedy4789]

Thank you Jesus for Not Coming Down from the cross. We would be in worse shape than what are in now. Apostle Bishop Misty

[@kokobabyface]

Happy Easter 2020!!!!! Never mind the pandemic that's going on; let's keep the main thing the main thing; my SAVIOR'S NOT DEAD, HE IS RISEN. HE LIVES!!!!!!!

[@V334432]

I'll hear this at Good Friday service. I love this song so much.

[@crystalprice5383]

This my song forreal

[@margotmaines7427]

Can't wait to meet you in Heaven, Donald~! Hearing this for the first time ♥

[@christinab6411]

We just sung this last Sunday... it’s still so very powerful!

[@junelane4276]

2022 bring back memories of my beloved church Hillcrest Baptist church Temple Hills, MD. Every Resurrection Sunday. Mrs Janice Smith lead this song. Sing choir.

[@mzanji5557]

My GOD is AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[@silvanero]

OH Glory !!! Thank you Jesus !!!!! Hallelujah !!!!! I love this song...it takes me back ...way back to a beautiful place in my heart and sould.....AH Thank You Jesus !!!!

[@traviswilson9696]

never forget this old gospel song

[@boldenfamily2009]

I AM SO Happy I Found This Song... Im 15 Ndd Because i was not alive during tyms where these type of songs were sung its nice to here them ndd i love them personally so thx 4 thee video

[@barbarafox7929]

Still sounds good in 2021. Sanged at my home church.

[@taunjasmith]

Thank you so much for finding and posting this absolutely glorious song. I remember growing up listening to this song on the radio with my family on our way to church.

[@maxinec1616]

Every year during this season, I must hear this version.

[@victoriajackson-kennedy4789]

Jesus, I'm crying now and I've been Preaching about his Love for us all that he called us FRIENDS that's why he did not come down. Hallelujah he decided nobody else but him he decided to Die for Us all. Not a Easter song a Resurrection Song. Apostle Bishop Misty R.T.C Ministry

[@denisewatkins3136]

Been looking for this!. None can compare to the glorious voices and deep soulful singing. Thank you and Blessings.

[@bricktothehead]

Jesus action to not come down was powerful. I'm very sure they had a hard time trying to move through the recording just we had a rough time trying to proceed through sunday service after singing this song. I am so blessed right now. Love and appreciate your family. Your parents. Your siblings. Forgive those that have done you wrong- in words and in deed. Dont hold that thing so close to your heart that hurts that Jesus can heal. Let him fix it. Try Him. Trust him. Love Y'all

[@jazznjava]

The theatrics of church is a great experience. But the unpretensious quality the simplicity of the James Cleveland's version has a power will not be denied.

[@MsLanapoo]

i have not heard this song since i was about five or six and i am 30 today what an awesome song!!!!!

[@Zphi93Carmela]

We are practicing this song now for Easter. I learned this song as a child and it is such a great song. There is a version that James Cleveland does too.

[@nkechi1964]

Peace and blessings to all on this Good Friday. I am so glad he would no come down from that Cross

[@MsZanders]

This song gets me EVERY time!!!! \O/

[@juanitanias6000]

Thank You LORD! You thought of me and the need of Salvation from your shed BLOOD

[@doloresgeorge2686]

Thank you Jesus for dying, so that I could have the tree of Life!

[@jamesconroy9218]

When your choir singing this song for easter😂😂😂

[@vanessaunderwood8861]

James Conroy every Easter...

[@lanafalana]

Praise the Lord. I am so glad I decided to give it another shot at finding this pure and simple version of the song. It has been in my memories for many years and when I first heard it it stirred my soul as well as all who heard it in church at a cantata. Thank you for the post.

[@bbaynard10]

Yes, yes, yes, I used to lead this song at Bethel AME, Hampton, VA

[@Lifeindance14]

This song takes me back to my AME roots.

[@A_Muzik]

I went to Progressive Christian Academy and from 5th grade-8th grade we would sing this song for Easter Programs.Our principal would do the solo.

[@cman126]

Rev. Vails passed in September of 97...I use to sing with him at Ebenezer and was a member of Salvation Delegation...

[@margemccommon3888]

This is such an inspiring song for me. I just love it.

[@lentyhicks7022]

Thankyou Jesus for taking my place

[@MissT081]

This song brings back memories of being in church with my sweet grandmother. God rest her soul.

[@Raqietak]

This is my Easter song! Love it!

[@veronicabell4120]

Every Good Friday this song was sung, at the 7 last words