"No Greater Love" (1986) GMWA Mass Choir

This is track 2 from the 1986 album entitled "Live At The Miami Civic Auditorium".
Lead by Deborah Patterson
Written by David Allen
BY REQUEST

[@typrsn1]

This is the 3rd version of this song. The 2nd can be heard here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5PPpKJsm8qUd8U.

[@harrypender8886]

What was the first version

[@beyondquestion]

@@harrypender8886 it would seem this is actually the second version (Galilee Baptist Choir seems to be 1rst), and 3rd was the studio version (?) from GMWA, I think like, 20th or 25th anniversary..

[@typrsn1]

@@harrypender8886 The original was performed by the Ambassadors of Christ Choir of Winston-Salem, NC.

[@beyondquestion]

@@typrsn1 Really?! Do u have it? I'd LOVE to hear it as well! The original is always, the one...^^

[@simonlittle4461]

Thank you.

[@rosieparez]

As a child I use to wonder why those ladies were screaming and hollering. As a 40 year old mother of two I now understand. They were just happy to make it through the week. Thank you Jesus!!

[@judithmunroe644]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@phyllishowell2395]

Amen SayThat

[@cgcade1]

2023 I came to find those ladies screaming and hollering! As a 63 year old grandfather I understand!!!!!

[@cgcade1]

@@phyllishowell2395 SAY THAT!!!!

[@bryonbarmer8796]

Maaaaaaaan 😂😂😂😂. Big facts.

[@veronicabell4120]

It's not Good Friday until they sing this song

[@barbarawilliams6611]

One of the baddest songs made!! And this lady had the POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST on her!! This got me through dialysis!! And I used to sing this EVERY TIME I'D FEEL THAT CHILL FROM THE LORD!! THANK YOU JESUS...THANK YOU JESUS FOR THE OL SKOOL CHOIRS...THE MUSIC IS STILL HERE TO SERVE YOU, BLESS ME❤🙏🙌💙🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@biscuitZnGravy]

she meant this !!

[@NoFopassword]

That's not how the story ends, three days later He rose again. That's love!!

[@tonyarodgers9592]

I'm so very proud to say I was on this recording when it was recorded in Detroit, MI 1987 with the GA Mass Choir of America. I might be biased, but this by far is the best version EVER!! The soloist (cant remember her name but was the most genuine sweet person) is absolutely phenomenal!

[@ramonbrown530]

Tonya Rodgers I agree with you. This is my favorite version because the sista minister when she sang. Takes you right to church, when she sang, she gives you All Word. She goes in, take you right back through the Bible. She said there’s victory or death and victory over the grave. She ministers to the end of the song, after belching Jesus over and over, she goes in for the kill one last time saying, my savior, your savior, for you, for me He⚰️

[@revmd621]

Wow! Amazing. A phenomenal choir. Thanks for sharing!

[@jeremyowens6894]

This was recorded in Miami, Florida 1986

[@JanTaylorEllis]

It is definitely my favorite!

[@cilla4000]

I must a agree!!

[@gwendolynhairstonhairston7914]

Deborah Patterson..Sang Deb

[@deborah-nb1if]

The Divine Love of Jesus Christ! So awesome!!!!!

[@dianewilliams6069]

This is my Foundation Song, THIS IS THE SONG, FOR THE WORLD. JESUS, JESUS.

[@typrsn1]

Definitely one of my all time favorites.

[@janetw5215]

This is such a beautiful song. Every Easter my mind takes me back to it & the first time I listen to it as a teenager & the sermons I listen to growing up as a child on Sunday mornings of the great sacrifice Christ made for us all. There truly is no greater love.

[@deborah-nb1if]

I love this version, it makes me cry, every time! She is a true song bird. He is more than Jesus Christ, Jesus! No one would die for the sins of the world but Jesus!

[@dr.davidjuliusfordjr.6697]

David Allen's masterpiece!!!

[@cilla4000]

Wow!! I thought I like the Fred Hammond version....but my God. I love this version so much more!! Why I never head this version!! I can see a Baptist church singing this!!

[@artrellpalmer1334]

Thank You Father!! Hallelujah!!

[@jasoneducator]

This is an absolute classic from the opening saxophone solo to the end of the track. What a blessing!!!

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

This song will always be dear to me heart. It remind of the day when I got fill with the holy ghost at a UPCI tent revival meeting at the age of 7.The choir was singing this song when God filled me. I remember that big white tent there was alot of children and young people both black and white standing on that make shift stage that night.

[@mizzlynng]

No matter how many times I have played this song, over the years, I still break out balling.

[@chandracampbell1816]

Chosen I know me too

[@reeniepm7806]

Grew up on this classic song! We need these good old gospel songs back that changed man and turn their hearts to Christ.

[@nicolezeigler680]

I grew up on this song and the worship that’s in my heart right now is taking over! LORD I LOVE YOU

[@ibooskie11]

Not sure why, but I woke up this morning 02/06/14 with this song on my heart. Thank you God for giving your only Son, and Thank You Jesus for your Life and your blood.

[@kevinholston8135]

Yes I woke up with this song on my heart

[@michaeljohnson1972]

This song never gets old

[@PeppyFrisco]

But that's not how the story ends. Three days later He rose again! THAT'S LOVE...

[@donpee5204]

This song is so wonderful. I heard other versions but this is the one I remember as a young child. It's on point. Thank you Lord for all you have done for me . Amen.

[@bgeewhite7975]

NSU Gospel Choir and the Baptist Student Union at the HBCUs.....boy what a time we had! Rodger and Prairie View and who can forget Miss BSU herself, the sweetly saved Yolanda Adams.

[@bbebop30]

One of my all time favorite blessed songs. I love it.

[@cegaspire]

LIKE THIS IF YOU'RE LISTENING TO THIS IN 2013!!! Recorded almost 30 years ago, and STILL MAKES ME SHOUT!

[@rochellebeams9484]

Listening in 2024!!🙌🙌🙌

[@melaniemoore5916]

My God My God. Love this song. Happy Ressurection Day

[@JrRimp]

I love this song!

[@sandramanuel9789]

These songs are so precious 👏🏽

[@phyllishowell2395]

Beautiful "THAT'S LOVE😢❤

[@Mimisbooklove]

This is my favorite song in the world! I love it so much!!!

[@sharonhunt1530]

This version of this song will never get old to me, thanks so much gospel nostalgia I love it..

[@typrsn1]

You're welcome.

[@ramonbrown530]

Happy Takeback Tuesday Followers !! This week's song is powerful!!!! It takes me back to my Grambling days at Upon This Rock Outreach Center, when I got saved, wow, wow! Anyway this song has several versions, but in my opinion, this one minister, it goes off for Jesus. My best friend use to love this song in college. The lady just pour out as she sang bout Jesus giving His life. She dont even realize that she preaching!!!!She actually walks you through Jesus being spat on, beat,and all the way to Him being up on the cross saying Father Forgive Them. She go in talking about victory over death and the grave!! Glory, then at the end she just wail on the Mighty Name Of JESUS!! THAT'S LOVE,the beating, the stripes on His back, the crown of torns, they PUT HOLES IN HIS HAND AND FEET, THE BLOOD CAME STREAMING DOWN HIS FACE!!!!!! AND HE STILL LIVES, THREE DAYS LATER HE ROSE YALL!!! THERE'S AN EMPTY GRAVE TO PROVE HE LIVES Hallelujah!!! Somebody holla back and give Jesus a Holy Shout Out!!!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b16vZ5ZmebuXp5o

[@yeasmincherry7214]

No greater love!!!! I'm so grateful and thankful!!!!! This song touches the depth of my soul. SWEET JESUS!!!!!

[@st.paulmusicministry6341]

I will be teaching this to my choir for our annual spring concert

[@nancyolubori]

This song was on my heart today. My church sings always sings this song and I love it.

[@justinstoudemire]

This is the version I grew up on!! My parents had the record and now I have it

[@tc7821]

Still Anointed!!! This song has been singing to my Spirit during the midnight hours as my soul communes with the LORD! How awesome, How awesome and wonderful Our Sweet LORD and Savior , Jesus (YESHUA ) truly is! ♥️♥️♥️ ...

[@unclejj9600]

I used to sing every part from soprano to bass in the choir on this song can't get the high notes anymore but bass forsure

[@mscaligurl76]

I want to thank you for posting this, with tears in my eyes. This song changed my life. I have looked for this version for years. God bless you ♥

[@typrsn1]

You're very welcome. I'm glad you finally found it. God bless you.

[@gospmusluver]

This song will never grow old

[@kenyaosley3586]

I've been looking for this version for years.. Thank You and AMEN

[@typrsn1]

You're welcome Kenya.

[@1090Rejoice]

I've played this version in my head for years but couldn't remember who sang it. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful song!

[@typrsn1]

You're welcome.

[@chatnboy]

I was the same way...ive searched different versions...but this is it Thanks for posting this AND the Mattie Moss Clark songs with Twinkie...I LOVE THEM ALL!

[@haroldsumrall1800]

I love this song the words your my heart ❤️ sister is jamin for Jesus Christ praise him.😊🙏

[@you_can_call_me_T]

Thank you Jesus!!!

[@angelaspringfield5584]

THAT'S THE DEFINITION OF 'REAL' 'TRUE' LOVE. AGAPE LOVE.

[@antoinetteslater4379]

Oh my God, this was the song. Love it love it love it!

[@sistercalhoun4444]

Hallelujah ......! Sing it Sister !!! Praise the Lord !!!!!

[@gwendolynhairstonhairston7914]

Deborah Patterson of Ambassadors For Christ Winston-Salem NC is the soloist

[@britishlad5648]

“I adore this SATB harmony!!!”

[@revmd621]

I love all of them and still cry when I hear them. 😭🙌☝️

[@tracydixon8405]

This is the message of the Gospel in a song. Choirs all over the country sang this song.

[@melisasmyly9727]

This is my favorite! Been looking for this! My Lord!!!

[@heytray_242]

There's nothing like this original version, love it!!!

[@typrsn1]

This is a great version of the song, but it is actually the 3rd version of it.

[@heytray_242]

Ok I stand corrected, I love this version...thanks!

[@typrsn1]

tmuffin082 You're welcome. when you get a chance (if you have not already) check out the version done earlier in 1986 by Galilee Baptist Church Mass Choir. That album features John P. Kee. I posted that version on 10/1/2001.

[@marcusrob6910]

+Gospel Nostalgia , is it true that back in the mid-80s, the Georgia Mass Choir also recorded a version of this? I know several choirs back then, so was just wondering.

[@typrsn1]

+Marcus Rob Not to be my knowlegde and I have all of their albums.

[@sheliaandrewa9934]

That's.Love That's 💘 Love!!!!!!!!!!!

[@akedah_Faithtakesrisk]

Gospel oldie but goody. Love it!!!

[@menelikabasele3459]

That was beautiful !

[@akedah_Faithtakesrisk]

This is one of my all time favorites.

[@prattcity1939]

I played this 6 times back 2 back thanks for uploading this

[@typrsn1]

You're welcome.

[@adriennewitherspoon4802]

Me toooo

[@lovefelix1566]

Me too

[@margaretcoffey3925]

Same here! On repeat🙌🙌🙌❤️

[@pboutteb3]

Man!!! The original!! The only version that I ever taught to my choirs. I have been looking for this for years! Bless you!!!

[@edgarnorwood15]

Not the original. Song written by David Allen and first performed by The Galilee Baptist Church Mass Choir out of Houston, TX. GMWA did a great job with this version. They did this song again for their 25th Anniversary Album and it was sung by a male. However, they left out the most powerful verse, “3 days later He rose again”. The version here is my favorite!!!!!

[@marcusrob02]

@@edgarnorwood15 I saw a post that said Ambassadors for Christ Choir out of Winston-Salem, NC were the first ones who recorded this. Not the Galilee church.

[@Louman56]

@@marcusrob02 That's definitely David Allen's home church . They could blow.

[@TT-xi7op]

@@marcusrob02that is correct, David Allen was MD and that is his late fathers church!

[@hbcuscollegesbandsandfootb5400]

David Allen! omg

[@Aishavinson]

I need this on Apple Music I’ve been looking for this

[@tarawhite8873]

Thank you Lord

[@tiffanysanders848]

Finally found the original ❤❤

[@ashkake6602]

No greater love! Thank you Jesus

[@simonlittle4461]

In 2020, when I play this song, my 8 year old daughter asks me if this is "Effie" singing?....too cute. She's thinking its Jennifer Hudson from Dreamgirls.

[@purplebuniifox224]

I'm Leading this Song today wish Me luck!!

[@ronettabrown7794]

This is the version I taught to my choirs.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

One of the GREAT SONGS OF OUR TIME

[@britishlad5648]

Sing, Y’all!!!

[@suezyque2418]

Thus song came to mind on Valentines Day, I was reminded that while people, especially our singles are looking for someone to notice them, or treat them special or send them flowers. If we could see the Love that God in Christ has for us, we would realize that there is No Greater Love. John 3:16. I have not found any. Hallelujah!!! Glory To The Living God🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@QueenEsther414]

Amen! Still listening in 2019. 💕🔥👑

[@waynehill2444]

Man, I am soo grateful for your ministry on here! So many classics that I had at some point in the past but lost throughout the years in one way or another. You can't get the songs you post on iTunes, EBay, or anywhere else! Thank you again bruh!

[@cecilwest-bey620]

Go to amozon

[@SharonPHolliman]

Thank God for this Song. Gotta Sing it for Easter and Could NOT understand the Other Choir. This Choir has More ANOINTING and More POWER!! Praise GOD

[@robertgrissom6151]

The Original and Best!

[@typrsn1]

+Robert Grissom This is actually the 3rd version of this song.

[@SharonPHolliman]

Absolutely!!!

[@robertgrissom6151]

+Gospel Nostalgia thank you! Best version, to me!

[@typrsn1]

+Robert Grissom You're welcome. I love all five of them.

[@leonardknight3865]

I Love all of Jesus today

[@typrsn1]

You're welcome Wayne. Please be sure to stay tuned. There is much, much more to come, Lord willing.

[@Abstract2323]

Amazing song!! VERY uplifting!!

[@34Sweettea]

Thank you thank you thank yo for this it is 2020 and I am still listening to this

[@neila688]

The best gospel song ever written #winner

[@virtuouslady2020]

NO GREATER LOVE!!!!!!!!

[@rickycheeks871]

So God was satisfied......

[@jonesylove2442]

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG FOR THE LONGEST. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING IT.

[@typrsn1]

You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by.

[@alwatsonjcil1]

God Bless You!

[@illcelebrateyoursuccess8907]

The intro is my favorite

[@briggettmumphrey3226]

My favorite

[@angelaspringfield5584]

This is the best version in my opinion ❤

[@kimloyal7260]

Wow I didn't know I was on line

[@ChristieBlackmon]

Love this song! Classic!!!

[@typrsn1]

Indeed.

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Wow! Just when you think you know a song. 😄 Never heard this version before.

[@1960317]

Don't leave HIM on the cross. But that's not how, the story ends, In 3 more days, HE rose again. That's looove!!!

[@britishlad5648]

Quite lovely!!! 1:55

[@thurlowspencer7991]

we sing this song in church

[@dougiemac8417]

God bless you Gospel Nostalgia!!! On this Valentine’s Day 2022 I’m feeling grateful for the source. Praise God for the greatest sacrifice ever!!! This is my favorite version of this song. Could you tell us who lead vocalist is?

[@typrsn1]

Deborah Patterson is on lead. Blessings.

[@dougiemac8417]

@@typrsn1 thank you so much Sir. You are much appreciated. ❤️💯

[@illcelebrateyoursuccess8907]

Thee intro😍

[@RFTKaty1]

Hands lifted

[@cornettabrooks]

YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@prattcity1939]

I love this version

[@yuwonder80]

SANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG GIRL SANG YESSSSSSSS YESSSSSSSSSSS........!!

[@typrsn1]

You're welcome.