Kim's Story | How Great Thou Art | Official Performance Video | The Collingsworth Family

This is Kim's story about her gift of piano and her arrangement of the well known hymn, "How Great Thou Art." This performance is from a live video recording that took place in High Point, NC.
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[@VJAqui]

Without anyone saying it, it's obvious that this music goes beyond natural talent. It's a gift from God

[@reginaharris9775]

That's what I call God's Heaven filled talent right there. Kim, I feel like this is what Heaven will truly sound like when we all meet there. God bless you and your family with the talents God has blessed each one of you with. I'm so glad I came across y'alls channel what an inspiration it is.

[@leoflores5985]

God-I pray for a tangible gift I can give you and others in the body of Christ till you call me home. If you find me worthy, let it be so according to your will.

[@user-rv5mn8ld2u]

HALLELUJAH! WHAT A GIFT! I stumbled upon your video and am so blessed! I'm 63 and been singing in the choir since I was 12! God gave me the passion to worship HIM anywhere I'm asked to, in regular Sunday Choir, Wake services and even in a non-Christian gathering, singing Christian songs also! Now, I'll start reviewing my basic piano with the second hand keyboard that I bought for my 63rd birthday! I want to worship God playing the keyboard and who knows,to compose songs by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit! Shalom!

[@joannvera4807]

Wow!!!!!!!!! Can I just give this 1 million thumbs up!?!?!!?? Wow! I was in tears! Your gift is beyond beautiful. When GOD gives a gift, he gives a GIFT!

[@chriswillams8144]

Hey how’re you

[@gkd1645]

This made me cry BIG!! As a chronically ill mom, I felt so guilty that I couldn't take my daughter to piano lessons. She loved playing. All I could do was take her hands and pray over them asking God to annoint her and teach her. Two days ago a VERY talented piano player that has played for over 40 years told me that my 15 year old daughter has surpassed her in piano playing and the only explanation was that it was a gift from God.🙌 Thanks so much for sharing this!! God knows how to give good gifts to his children!!

[@chriswillams8144]

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[@octaviaortiz2605]

Isn't our God, the Lord Jesus Christ gracious?? Yes He is!!!

[@gkd1645]

@@octaviaortiz2605 Yes!! Amen!

[@s.debeeson4874]

Thank you for giving God his rightful praise, honoring the Giver of all good gifts!

[@eridanishayong6238]

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[@robertpeery4594]

Kim a Phil What a blessing your family is in Sounds of music I just recently got hooked up to your music and have sung in a gospel quartet for 25 years you guys are heavenly. It honors God. Kim testimony is much like my old son that can play anything on a piano. We sent him to Liberty for 6 months and they said to come and pick him up, we can’t teach him anymore that God has so gifted this young man. God bless you guy’s Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful

[@tabernacleofthepentecostal]

Praise you Jesussssssssssss!!!!!🙌😍

[@cliveagoodwill2553]

Absolutely Brilliant - I'm a in Awe of God's Great Gift to Kim. Thank you Lord - I'll be watching all her Videos

[@mamayanga]

To him that sits on the throne,all glory, honour, majesty, wisdom,power thanks now and for all eternity. AMEN!

[@keriloves2sing]

Every time I hear Kim play, I truly feel like I'm in the presence of Almighty God. Thank you for using your gifts to lead us all to the Throne of God. Bless you!!!

[@ronpease3841]

I will continue to play this to those in my life who don't know Jesus and pray over them during and after this gifted woman's recital.

[@imeekassandracacho9580]

I was in tears the whole time! God is the giver of the greatest gifts! Oh How Great thou Art!

[@dalotheman1]

Shocking to me that anybody could give this video a thumbs down. The enemy prowls around “like” a roaring lion. We live in very challenging times and we need to turn off the news and fill our hearts with stories like this. There is no greater miracle then the Salvation of Jesus Christ but God has poured out countless miracles on mankind, none of which we’ve earned or deserved.

[@bradroberts156]

I’d will say , Mrs. Collingsworth , you are the best piano player that my ears have ever heard . I tell many people about your family . I tell them how much I love to listen to your family sing and play music . I thank the Lord for the Collingsworth family . I pray God will continue to have His hand on you and your family .

[@camilleriggan9555]

Lord, I just want to thank you for the marvelous and magnificent gift you gave your daughter, Kim collingsworth. I praise your name that you loved her so and that you were jealous of the gift YOU had given her. I thank you, thank you for her gift -it gives us much worship in our own hearts! Praise your name in the highest heavens!!!!!

[@chriswillams8144]

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[@donaldjeffers4369]

I have never heard anything like this before. It just blew me away. I cried thru the whole video! To God be the Glory.

[@stepone6159]

I wept with tears of joy and adoration as Kim took us right into the throne room of God ! ! !

[@hollye7879]

amen

[@michellebryant4730]

Those hands, instruments in the Masters hands. True talent, God given, GIFT! This song is such a blessing of praise, and adoration! Well done, thou good and faithful servant!

[@eric.vice.01]

The "YES!!!!!!!!" at 11:00 is my favourite moment in the video. I ain't no Kim. But I've been there. You go girl.

[@arob79]

Awesomely exquisite! It goes to show to be careful what one asks God for, but she has used that gift to God’s magnificent glory!

[@NephtaliAndujar-si3pc]

Everytime I watch and listen to this God given talent how this lady is being used to minister....it brings tears to my heart.we have to praise God! Not people,item and creation but the Creator!!! I Start my day seeking the Lord and life is better! God bless this family!

[@venisiliva5675]

I have watched Kim played the piano at Gaithers Homecoming. I have heard her testimony on how she learned to play the piano. Truly God gave her the gift and she used it wisely to glorify God through the Church. A Godly woman came from a Godly family married to a Godly man and raised a Godly family of singers and musicians. May the Lord continue to use you and your talent to uplift the needy in their times of needs.

[@CaptMoo]

I think there is no one that can play piano AND PRAISE like Kim Collingsworth. How she gives it all to Jesus when she plays, is so pleasant to watch.

[@shyrelllocklear5182]

The Lord gave you a wonderful gift Kim and you have made me cry every time I see you raise your head and hands after playing the piano to give the Lord thanks and praise Him..

[@stdjohnnitro48a]

I was a PK and I so loved your testimony. I am an Organist and my experience is so much like yours, only I started playing about 5 and it was in the key of "C". My Uncle and Dad, Mom and Aunt laid hands on me and asked the Lord to give me the ability to play for Him. I started playing for services when I was about 12 years old and have played for church worship ever since. The Lord is good and faithful to us.

[@virgilbutler1516]

Thank God for singers who look holy 😊

[@mikeseaton5826]

Absolutely Amen Amen Amen HOW GREAT THROUGH ART. GLORY TO THE LAMB OF GOD.

[@keweputsuhah6167]

It touched me and humbled me in not asking the Lord for a gift in all the small things I can do

[@twizzlerhold23]

I absolutely love your story, because it is apparent that your GIFT from the MASTER Himself ….made room for YOU. Well Done.

[@ToddBeal]

Kim, thank you for staying true to God! My heart is full and bursting after listening to your God-given performance with the passion that only He can provide. Wow, wow, wow! Such joy in my soul. I will see you and your family in heaven. Thank you!

[@pamstoneman4740]

So beautiful God be praised I so want to praise God through those great hymns thank you for using your gift to glorify God amen

[@roberttimothy1338]

You're 100% correct! God taught you to play piano and there is no greater teacher than God!

[@pamelaperkins2507]

This is a beautiful story! God works miracles & He certainly did for Kim Collingsworth!

[@bernardclay914]

I knew your story before I heard it from you! God gave me my gift of playing when I was quite young, also! My mother was a church piano player. She really didn't want me to play because her brother played the blues well and never went to church. When my church recognized my talant and sent me to the best teacher in our area, I promised God that if he gave me that sound and style of the " educated " sound of this Negro teacher, I would always serve the church and school! Well, I'm 82 this year and retired after more than 72 years as a church and school music servant. I never played in the clubs. My son is now carrying on as 4th generation musician in our family.what inspiration I get when I hear this great woman of God render her best unto the Lord!

[@sweetsopcomedy1458]

Praise God!

[@OLLJC]

Glory to Our Lord Jesus Christ!!!!

[@tabyli7815]

I am already so excited to meet you one day in heaven dear Collingsworth family! 🤩🤩🤩 There we can sing all praises to the Lord forever! 😍😍😍❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jamfer43]

That's why when you ask, believing God will answer. Tears the whole video.

[@joycewetherington2744]

When God gives a gift...it’s the best! Thank you, Kim, for sharing your gift with us! What a blessing you are! I appreciate you giving all the glory to God! 🎹🎼🙌🏻🙏♥️

[@chriswillams8144]

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[@kathrynsmith5751]

Breathtakingly Beautiful!!! What a gift from God. Thank you Jesus for blessing us with Kim Collingsworth. What a Ministry!!! Wow!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@chriswillams8144]

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[@susielessard4304]

Kim, I heard you play for the first time through FBA Palm Sunday 2023. I just heard your story about asking God for a gift. When our DIL was experiencing her first child I prayed he would have a heart for God as King David did and that he would have a musical gift that would speak to God’s people. He is almost 11 years old now. Kim, God answered my prayer. His story sounds much like yours. I pulled up the FBA service this past Sunday and let him hear you play. He was riveted to the piece. As if each note was being stored into his being. When he plays it’s as if he is one with the music. God truly answered your prayer and ours. Thank you for your testimony. To God be the Glory!

[@Armonico_.]

I don´t know what i was goint to write!!! I usually don´t cry, but this time couldn´t help it!!! I felt something very deep inside! Thanks Holy Spirit for this woman

[@dannywhitt5424]

And what a gift God has given you Kim. Through our God all things are possible. You bless me each time I hear you play. Absolutely amazing and it’s from our God. Thank you

[@ruthwhitaker7692]

This is my crying praise to God song. Kim is unbelievable! Love that family

[@margotmaines7427]

Thank you, Father God, for granting Kim's petition as a little girl and gifting her with Your magnificent gift ... to honour, to worship, to celebrate YOU ♥

[@chriswillams8144]

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[@carpntr1983]

Hallelujah all GLORY to GOD the. FATHER !!! ❤

[@user-lx1ni6gj9v]

Beautiful and amazing!!!!Praise the Lord!!!!!!!!!!

[@stephanienuce7711]

I have just bawled my face off. This is absolutely beautiful! How amazing is our Heavenly Father?! He is SOOOO good to grant the desires of our heart.. even the ones we can’t quite identify yet - He knows!

[@naturegreen123]

Hello. I am Missy from South Africa. Your piano playing has touched me beyond measure. If I ever come to the USA you have to teach this woman from Africa!!!! I am a pastor's wife. You are the best pianist I ever heard in my life. It has touched me beyond understanding. Praise the Lord. ❤❤❤❤ In Africa in is almost impossible for a woman of colour to learn. I will ask God to make you my teacher❤❤❤He will answer me. So please keep your schedule free for two hours in your week because I am going to make my way to you. Love from South Africa. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marilynoday3287]

What a marvelous gift God gave you and you used it for God's Glory. I could listen to you play all day.

[@donnyswartzentruber7969]

An amazing story! May God bless you, your hands, your GIFT for His glory 🙏

[@rebekahwilson7703]

This is how my Uncle Dave was:Never took a lesson but he could play anything he heard. He played so well and so beautifully.♥️

[@gingerslush6301]

God is great! Praise be His Name!👏👏👏❤❤❤❤

[@geetaali5758]

It's truly a God given gift she is so good .really the best piano player. Blessings to this family.

[@jenniferprange2916]

My husband, Dick, and I just saw Kim Collinsworth and her family perform at the Celebrators Conference in Pigeon Forge this week. The family has amazing talent and Kim's story and talent so glorifies our Heavenly Father. Jennifer Prange

[@TheCollingsworthFamily]

Thank you Jennifer!

[@pillarobertson7570]

Awesome! What an inspiration!! My 15 year old girl is also blessed with a gift in playing the piano. I'm going to show this testimony to her to encourage her to serve our blessed Lord Jesus with the gift He gave her. Thank you Kim! God bless you 🙏

[@jimcarter6669]

Oh, there are just not enough wonderful, Godly women like this Christian lady, available for men in this world.

[@carlye.3093]

What an amazing gift God gave Kim Collingsworth!

[@alinaperez9049]

To GOD be the Glory.... your hands are empowered by His!

[@mardleybury]

Words cannot express what this did to me. Twice my hair stood on its end. Incredible Kim x❤

[@leonapireo6391]

Such an anointed woman of God. What a beautiful gift.

[@Suzanhanson8478]

Though I in NO WAY am blessed with the magnitude of Mrs Kim's gift, our stories are incredibly similar!!!! Oldest Pastor's daughter of 5. Always enthralled with music-even crying at specials as a child. Migrated to a piano in ANY room. At 6 I played Mansion over the Hilltop and shocked the children's SS teacher! I did have sporadic lessons from 6-8. (Had to walk so weather played a part. Didn't always have a quarter!). Asked God to please let me play the piano for church. By 10 I was playing for SS classes, then Children's church, Youth Group, filling in on vacation days for the church pianist. I loved every challenge and found that playing in flats was so much better than sharps! I'd put an AM radio on top of the old upright piano and copy the country songs or religious station. I challenged myself to play a certain number of pages in the hymnal every week. Not just the ones I knew! Whew! Then my Dad was called to a larger church in Orlando. At almost 14, the elderly pianist handed over the "church pianist job" to me. What??!!!! Now I was nervous! I'd never played choir music! But you know what God did? He gave my head and hands abilities I had no reason to understand! At 15 I played my first Christmas cantata! I can't tell you how except God knew I HAD TO! I only dated one man, my husband. My parents went to the courthouse to sign for their 17 11/12 yr old to marry an almost 23 yr old USN Jesus lovin sailor! We, along w our 3 sons and their families, have served Jesus over 42 yrs. I'm now 60 & Jerry is 65. He's pastored the same church almost 30 years. God is still good. Thank you for listening! Suzan A. M. Hanson [e-mail]

[@sandracrandall1271]

I've heard Kim play "How Great Thou Art" probably a hundred times. Never has it blessed me like it has today after hearing her story of her Gift. Praise Be To God!

[@chriswillams8144]

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[@MarilynODay-np2pb]

Kim is the best pianist I have ever heard. Her gift from God made her the best. I don't imagine the teachers could have taught her to play that good. Truly a GIFT FROM GOD!!!!

[@gregdobbin4509]

That’s a great story!! And God still gets all the glory!!❤️🙌

[@Ikuo_G_Tigulu]

This made me emotional. Thanks for sharing your story Kim. Praise God for what he has done in your life.

[@timoxmusictimothyumukoro3444]

What's happening to my eyes? Is it the onions? Thank you lord for ordering my steps here this morning. Thank you so much ❤️

[@sweetsopcomedy1458]

His anointing presence is so sweet...

[@themodernfarmhousecocharlo7610]

What an anointing! God gifted me with piano at age 7. Kim's story is such a blessing... To Him be all the glory!

[@johnparkway]

What a WONDERFUL experience! It was so nice watching her son watch her play that piano like that. You could just SEE him putting ALL his love and energy toward his mother! Incredible performance. God-inspired!

[@lisaj3915]

No matter what us going on in your life God is still great. He will see you through. How Great thou Art. Amen. Standing ovation indeed. Give me chills and bring tears to my eyes everytime I listen to this. A good reminder for all of us.

[@chriswillams8144]

Hey how’re you

[@ronaldbryan1192]

Tears of praise! My amazing story and you honor your gift greatly ❤😂

[@MarshaColtonJohnson]

She plays with such annointing! No teacher could give her that. Only God!!!!!

[@euniceryan5517]

Not too long ago, I first heard Kim play! I was overwhelmed with her talent. What I heard and what I saw was mind boggling! I listen every chance I get!! I knew instantly she was gifted and this could only come from God!! When I heard her story ! My mind told me this is no surprise?? She is by far the best I have ever listened to & watched ! What a beautiful Christian, what a beautiful family who give us such beautiful music! I could listen to them 24/7! I feel God provided them to me all of a sudden as they have been performing a long time but I had never heard of them before! I am hooked for life! Thank you for sharing your talent to the world, you are beautiful people sharing your wonderful faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

[@ahowellmom]

I could not agree with you more Marsha! Only GOD could give such a gift and I got goose bumps just listening. You can feel the anointing and the glory she gives to God in each and every note she hits. I LOVE listening to her play and this family is just amazingly talented, NOT FAKE, glorify God in all that they do, they live what they proclaim and that is the ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ through music!

[@sweetsopcomedy1458]

Amen!!!!!!! On Him, her fingers were so anointed by Him and I love how she praises Him with her fingers and gives Him the credit!

[@lisalmenard3828]

Agreed! Amen!!

[@terrinabaltzell6986]

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[@susannoonan602]

This is such a beautiful and encouraging testimony. Thank you for sharing and obeying our Father.💓

[@kevinsalyer5794]

“Graciously granted,” indeed! Kim’s gift is the glorious epitome of “a God-given talent” and how the Lord can and will answer our prayers, in His time and wisdom, and grant the fervent desires of our heart. Amen and amen.

[@Reta-GUM-GodsUnicornMinistry]

Thank you Kim for your wonderful testimony to the LORD. It has encouraged me to want to get my writings out more to the Glory of God too.

[@conniep.8381]

Hallalujah! Praise the Lord!!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@chriswillams8144]

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[@Ldytygrrr]

ALL PRAISE BE TO GOD!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! He’s the best teacher!! 😍🥰

[@Beck_O]

Wow. how I cry with this impressive way of playing. It shows and feels that you do it for God. God keep using you.

[@loisjackson3846]

You do just that, my dear sister, when you play. God gets the glory. I praise God for your faithfulness of this wonderful gift.✝️🤗

[@authenticallyamber99]

I could not love your story more of the gift of music God gave to you at such an early age, Kim!!! Isn't that just like our God to honor the simple faith of a child?! He is so faithful! So very grateful for the beautiful and anointed gift you use for His glory! What a tool for the kingdom of God! Love your sweet spirit!! May He continue to use you to advance His kingdom!

[@chriswillams8144]

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[@davidmashburn717]

Such an unbelievably talented family, but at the same time, just regular people. While it's true that they do entertain, it goes way beyond that. They minister, big time! If you go to their concert and leave the same as when you got there, you need to have a chat with Jesus! Thank you Collingsworth Family for bringing the message of Christ to those who don't believe, and encouragement for those of who do believe. AWESOME!!!

[@user-ef5id9km3p]

Wow, didn't know she played completely by ear. A Heavenly gift for sure.

[@sweetsopcomedy1458]

Whoa, then God's ears, is all she's attuned too, how beautiful is that?! And He moves her fingers...

[@maxsparkz]

Amazing, its a wonderful thing how the lord uses your gift to blessed the world through music. The wonderful thing is having your whole family to be part with you and spreading gods word through anointed songs that he has given you and your famly to share with the world

[@israeldiaz88]

I can testify, the gift is real. It happened to me when I was 14. I was frustrated, I wanted to play hymns and praise songs, but I was stuck learning all the bach, mozart, bethoven, and such, which helped me with the technique but didn't give me any satisfaction. I Quit practicing for two weeks and prayed for 2 weeks to see if God's will was to enable my fingers to play for Him and Him Alone. It Happened. I started playing songs I've never played before, Hymns, Praise songs, etc. I even quit music School for good. Just Practice and Praise, for the Lord honors hard work done for His Kingom. Praise His Name!!

[@etingkauring9717]

Tears of joy feels my eyes. God gave you the best gift. I admired your family alot. God bless you all 🙏

[@lissadison3747]

What a blessing. Thank you and You. I was truly touched and brought to tears. May Father forever be with you.

[@leehucktee7888]

Blessed are those who trust God with simple faith. Blessed are those who served God faithfully. Blessed are those whose whole family sing for God.

[@chriswillams8144]

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[@carriealmond3432]

Awesome!!! What an amazing gift!!!! Thank you Lord!

[@chriswillams8144]

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[@kathrynsmith5751]

Breathtakingly Beautiful!!! Praise God!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@chriswillams8144]

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[@loriesplace]

Thank you for sharing! I have loved watching you play over the years. Praise Jesus Christ! I to am a self taught pianist. I could identify with some of what you said. I always wanted to play the piano. When I was 14 I cleaned a house for a lovely Christian woman and in return she taught me the treble clef. I was playing around on the piano one day and not knowing a thing was playing the bottom hand just like the top, my girl friend said what are you doing-she taught me the bass clef. As they say the rest is history. I have been playing for nearly 50 years. I have played for Choirs, Church Services, Weddings , Funeral, Soloists and I teach beginner piano. when someone asks I always say God taught me how to play. I do not play anywhere near how you play, but my life isn't over yet and I keep asking the Lord to let me play like that. Thank you for your inspiration and sharing the Gift God has given you! In Christ's Love, Lorie Hethorn

[@chriswillams8144]

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[@KrissiCreates]

Wow... just wow !! What an answered prayer! What a testimony! What a gift ! Thank you for sharing that gift with the world !

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[@kennethephraim5824]

God has blessed Kim with this gift. Amazing

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[@shirleyroberts4496]

Ten Fingers of Praise to God for the glorious gifts.

[@chriswillams8144]

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[@machorahandel3594]

Well, G flat Is the first key I played on piano.. and the only key I play comfortably as I learn the rest of the keys. Kim you're a blessing to me and many more. May God carry you on

[@steve4157]

Wow. It’s like I’m listening to my story. At seven years of age I was struggling to learn to play the guitar. My father prayed for me then all of a sudden, it all came together. At eleven I learned to play the piano. At one point I went to a piano teacher for lessons but she really had nothing to teach me because I was playing at her level. But it was all from God. Only God. I have received many compliments on my music but it’s not me. It’s God. The honor and glory is Gods.

[@barbarahubach9479]

My heart has been deeply touched by Kim's story. I never knew she had not studied music professionally. I'm amazed even more knowing her story. Praise God for His GIFT!

[@rosefenton3005]

this is so beautiful. what a wonderful gift the Lord has given you. such a blessing.

[@michaeldeel6536]

Love the Collingsworth Family, Kim has always been one of my favorite pianists. Never knew she had no formal training, what a gift from God!

[@sweetsopcomedy1458]

All God!

[@josephvitoslearnnfun8059]

The way she sang the song wholeheartedly along while playing, she really bring the spirit of the song through her play.. Praise to the Lord.

[@cloudofsign]

A God soldier of Jesus Christ in worship.

[@lesliebauman9986]

Amazing God who gave Kim a beautiful gift!! Thank you Lord!!

[@chriswillams8144]

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