Odetta - This Little Light Of Mine (best version)

With spoken intro - music starts at 1:22. From 'Gonna Let It Shine, A Concert For The Holidays' (2005), recorded by WFUV radio at Fordham University, New York

[@fergiesr01]

As a man who knows how to be evil, bad and uncaring all to well, it wasn't until I came to grasp that God is a forgiving God, I turned from my past and ran into the loving arms of our Father, I am a loving and giving man who has compassion for others and as it turns out I am a better person for it and now I like myself

[@danajoyner9266]

+David E Ferguson Sr Awesome!! I pray you continue in your walk, you'll be blessed!

[@fergiesr01]

Thank you Dana

[@danajoyner9266]

I grew up in church, it's easy to backslide. I wish I could say "Before I knew God...". I did my bad stuff when I KNEW better!

[@sheilapiquet1404]

+Dana Joyner /

[@robertasims3741]

AMEN!!! PRAISE GOD!!! ANGELS REJOICE AT ONE THAT COMES SALVATION!!! THE HEAVENS REJOICED BROTHER DAVID WHEN YOU STARTED LIVING FOR THE LORD!!! ALLELUIA!!! (capitals means I'm excited in my love of my Lord Jesus!!!)

[@armoriendi]

The spoken intro brought tears to my eyes. I have heard the quote so much, but hearing it through the mouth of someone who truly embodies those words is something powerful and moving.

[@jeanpierrevanzandberghe3843]

Me too!!his voice is so strong and warm and sincere....mmmhh!!!

[@joshuatall2781]

This woman's intro on this song is so wise and powerful, along With the song itself being so powerful!, God bless Odetta!!

[@RealLifeZatoichi]

HAIL SATAN! 🤘

[@aalvarez2914]

@@RealLifeZatoichi you sad sicko. Have fun in your cesspool of toxicity I guess./

[@End-Result]

What a voice. What a human being.

[@euchrideucrow1970]

I'm not a religious person but this, and many gospel songs, always lift me. Odetta was one in a million.

[@aalvarez2914]

❤️

[@YewtBoot]

🖖

[@brownwarrior6867]

That’s the power of the Holy Spirit. The light inside still burns whether you are religious or not. All it needs is a little oxygen… 🙏🏼 ❤🕯️❤🙏🏼

[@dianagwinn4335]

How can any human being not like this?

[@gregorylouganus9057]

I'm not religious or anything but this persons voice kicks ass

[@larabdb2791]

:)

[@RealLifeZatoichi]

Right there with ya man, I'm a Thelemite, and I'm almost entirely against the Bible, but it has it's beautiful parts and it inspires people like her to make songs like this, so there's some good it's done lol.

[@juliefawcett771]

These words from Odetta prove that God lives in all of us! Glory be to God! Praise Jesus! Amen Amen Amen Loved and sang this song since I was a child.

[@donnagarland2478]

There is a light , and that light is the light of the Holy Spirit!!! AND the Lord wishes to shine that light ( His Light in us, and through us so others can see, and follow him (Jesus), The Light Of The World!!!!!

[@JohnDoe-mv6go]

The holy spirit is fake.

[@jm2watkins]

Bob Joe you're fake. Boom.

[@folashadeakinyemi616]

Bob Joy e and

[@InNateWayz]

Amen!

[@robinobannon6956]

All of these messages from self proclaimed atheists, those who don't believe in God, etc...the light you emanate has moved me to tears. How I love you. Thank you for your honesty. I very much believe in God and feel I have more in common with you than many who proclaim they DO believe...

[@revlinda1]

This little light of mine it has to always shine and show that God is there for me as well as you. Thanking you Odetta for giving me what I needed today. I love you Reverend Linda Stampley

[@Gitfidlpickr]

Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” love you1

[@stephenoni6354]

Crying as I listen to it...bless The Lord o my soul!

[@wolfdietrichhabermann6033]

Odetta, you are such a wise and wonderful woman! Thank you for all, you gave to us! With your songs and religious firm believe to God! Amen!

[@berdellfleming5074]

What a presence?, what a voice,? A wonderful human being, she does not get enough credit for her contributions.

[@mgb5170]

Berdell Fleming she does, everyone I know from the civil rights movement in the 60s knew her well. Today's popular culture doesn't recognize but people outside of that certainly do.

[@CptPhillip11]

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬ KJV)

[@DrShakalu00]

I was thinking about this exact verse googled it and wow, how awesome it is to shine light into the darkness.

[@robertasims3741]

Amen CptPhillip11!!! Amen!!!

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

“Remember who you are at the deepest level of your Soul, as you embrace the Light and Love of God within you.” ― Heidi M. Morrison

[@carolynscalise]

From the time I was a child, singing this song and listening to versions of it, I still love this to this day!

[@joshuatall7776]

This song is very close to my heart, my mom used to sing it, it's very significant in terms, of gods love for humanity.

[@jamescole3092]

I LOVE HER.Tumbs up all and share it.That song its a light in this darkness time we are.The people like her .Can change the world :) .Tumbs UP from Montréal Québec ...Peace and Love :)

[@jamesmincham9493]

Her voice is so Beatiful and she's so talented, I love this.

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From a mad keen 75yo Aussie fan. GOD---She was incredible.

[@e.d.taylor3155]

Ms. Todd, I don't see how anyone could give this a thumbs down either! I worship Odetta. May she rest in peace.

[@larrybliss8330]

Gospel, jazz, and blues in a happy blend...

[@joshuatall8165]

I'm playing this buetifull and spiritual song for my friend bobby senter who recently passed away unfortunately ,I enjoyed his company and he helped me out a number of times the short time I knew him!!, may he rest in paradise !!!

[@c.l.9344]

Don't shrink your shine. 💖✨

[@efnoro1336]

Never! 💖

[@tomb9911]

I drink my shine...

[@ladajahseigler9040]

U are the bravest women to sing this thank u dear lord praise God 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@telananieves44]

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! Hallelujah and Amen! 🙏🏽✝️🙌🏽🙏🏽✝️🙌🏽

[@Georgiahomesweethome]

In memory of my precious friend Rhonda Early that I lost this morning. I can't wait to hear you sing this song in Heaven. Until I see you again my friend "I'm Gonna Let It Shine"

[@thalitaferratti]

Georgiahomesweethome maybe she’s thinking about you today! ♥️

[@monyaforeman7451]

I pray Your Light Is Still Brightly Shining this day. And Our Heavenly Fathers Blessings ♡& Favor👑 unto you. Numbers 6:25-26

[@Allergictocatstoo]

Always in my heart! May her memory be a blessing!

[@joshuatall2748]

This is a wonderful song sung by a wonderful woman God bless Odessa!!;

[@joshuatall2668]

Dear lord thank you for making me more merciful and appreciative, and for helping me even though I'm a sinful person that does not deserve your help, amen!!!

[@heidih.ljones3361]

..in awe speechless Praise you Father

[@kimberlydemmers9942]

I get chills, especially with this one. Thank You, Blessings!

[@andybee9650]

wat a beautiful human this woman is

[@fmvp15]

I don't believe in god... But I do believe in the power of this message and the passion with which it's delivered. It's true, just replace "god" with whatever you want. We are children of a vast, incredible universe, and we fear the power we don't understand. We must shine and let that goodness spread to those we meet in life.

[@IllusionIsReality]

So true!!

[@apriljohnson8909]

Except the creators message but not him... That's like thanking the Apple and cursing the appletree....

[@joynyamu2587]

I think that's very smart even though I don't agree with u on God not existing

[@callistoarlok5446]

Me too I replaced God with science

[@ChuckHouse420]

+april johnson You meant "accept" not "except". And that's a ridiculous example, no one thinks apple trees don't exist.

[@marthasmith6325]

I love this song it gives me such charge when I hear it. Thank you for shring

[@LJ-ge6vw]

Valued & cherished. Thank you beautiful soul.

[@victoriajamieson5908]

I need to listen to this every day! ✨

[@joshuatall9952]

Today is my mother's birthday, shelved this. Song ,.God bless ,.the woman that's singing it here. My mom was .is and always will.be my best freind!! Neomiie.luke tall December 4, 1935- September 11, 2010.

[@claudiareginacvt]

God is Awesome!!!! I have heard this song perhaps when I was five years old! and this song was in portuguese! Now, fourty years later, as I am going to teach it to my pupils at school, I just tryed to guess if there were it in English.... so there it is....PERFECT! Thank you for the intro. I would really appreciate to have it written.... if it is possible, because it make part of my life!!!! THANKS GOD! tHANK YOU!!!!!

[@msavoie1979]

Un magnifique chant Gospel précédé d'un magnifique message. Bonne écoute!

[@vernellbutler4927]

May God’s light shine in and through us as we trek through 2022

[@Joe-bx3gi]

She is speaking directly to you Shanise and Layla❤🌞✝️ You both should be singing this !!!

[@constancemichelle52]

Iam still listening to this 🎵 🎶 🎵 🎶 it gives me strength every time I hear! So when iam feeling down this Lifts me❤❤

[@monetariad6035]

I just wanna say ty God and Jesus for bringing me to this wonderful place just ty

[@HeavenIsHeard]

"This little light of mine ~ I'm let it Shine" .... glowing !

[@jamieggauge92]

everybody's gravitating up the mountain even if they do not know it the top is love and bliss

[@jayt2159]

My mother loved this song she whould sing it often, its a anthem for all of humanity !!

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

“How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world.” ― William Shakespeare Our Challenge is to live up to whatever our light might be daily for the lost to see it as a lesson to a better way to live. Teach by living it. Lead by example.

[@blowtheobstaclesawaykeepwa2355]

How blessed I am to have the honor of your spoken word and to hear your singing voice. The message was wonderful and powerful as the one who delivered it. I hope to keep these word in my mind, heart and soul. I wish for very best to you and may you continue to shine!!!! Thanks for sharing your light with me. I in return hope to do the same. Such inspiration.

[@joshuatall2668]

Thank you Lord for making me a more merciful and appreciative, and helping me even though I'm a dinner not deserving, amen!!!

[@EriksGarden]

More than ever. We must shine on!

[@RealLifeZatoichi]

I don't even like to sing no more. I'm depressed. I'm sad as fuck. Everything in life is beating me down. BUT NOT THIS SONG! I still sing this one every now and again just to keep myself from giving up lol 😢😅❤ Love this song so m7ch tha KS odetta

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From a 72yo Aussie fan.

[@LaurieSnowHein2015]

made my day glow! changed a dark moment and brought light!, thank you

[@ritamertens2865]

Splendid voice and Soul!

[@graceserenachristie2914]

I am keeping this Forever. Thanks for your Gift.

[@allysonbellinger366]

I remember singing this in preschool🙀

[@lillyperez7678]

One of my favorite songs....let the light shine through jesus....amen ! :-)

[@katykatwaltman3243]

Amen. God's glory is beautiful. Praise be to the most high! Bless you all. Love one another!

[@aneelamehkri]

The intro is an important message. Beautiful!

[@DominiqueCerita]

Glory to God!!! Halleluyahhhhhh

[@RosePetal17]

Marianne Williamson!!!! On my fridge, and here I am reminded to read it each and every day

[@francescocarpena197]

LET IT SHINE Wherever you find yourself.

[@yayacentella]

beautiful. thank you.

[@deathtosmurfs]

Just had a weird and wonderful thought. Can you imagine Odetta and Paul Robeson singing together? It would have been something to behold. Pity it never happened. Oh well, I can dream.

[@snicker9400]

today is your day- shine your light of love on all folks- make a difference- love to all

[@nancecooly9899]

God showed me this song this morning thankyou! I love the qoute also God bless you for posting this Glory to God

[@angelg.8462]

👏👏🎵🎶 I like this version🌟

[@barranca38]

@ sharuba, I was picking this song for Whitney (rip) funeral,, and with the trouble confusion in the world, your words are strong. "As we prepare to pass in the decades to come, let us pass this light to our children" let us not grow up in ignorance. especially to the determination of an Empire, disguised as a Democracit Republic for the people. who, by the way don't believe in killing each other! I mean, isn't that what we Preach? wake up, hold hands, don't let them break the line"

[@evelynpiapatriciaschimplau7821]

👍👍💓💙💓😢 what a woman ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@starryheid6997]

All Glory To The Lord God Almighty ❤

[@mookieyancey9892]

she can sang i tell u she is a real child of god i had learn dis song in 03 an still sing it god has been good

[@GodSpellsMusic]

It is People like YOU! THAT Makes My Light Shine>

[@joshuatall6692]

This woman was wonderful , she was very wise, god bless her!!

[@hayleywise7403]

Bless you, always, Miss Odetta 💗

[@vondakayb1680]

Amen ! Deep thoughts this morning ! To forgive to be forgiven! And the blood of Jesus!

[@musicatiranna553]

musica immortale....artista immortale!!! grande!!!

[@MindyMatijasevic]

Odetta, thank you. Your words came at a needed time for me.

[@net60man]

Just as I found you the first time,makes me be me

[@itsme-wg5hy]

beautiful spoken message

[@starlenejoynerburns3196]

I needed those words and song.

[@JohnJCash]

Glenda Todd.. You are Exactly Right!

[@muckythemonkey]

This is such a beautiful song I cry every time I hear it, what a lovely lady.

[@karenvines493]

To soul sisters and brothers everywhere around the globe!!!

[@samanthavanrosmalen3895]

Love!

[@aroariel5867]

Yes I like too dance....wow... Beautiful

[@PercivalFromWales]

"You are a child of God". Indeed, through Jesus alone. The trouble is that too many people out there like to omit that part, and search for light - or anything like it - in themselves only, where none is to be found. If there is ever a time to reflect upon the Light of This world, Christmas is it. And when you do, you may come to realize the value of that Light in a world shrouded in a darkness, so deep and permanent that we kind of got used to it. There is more to this world than meets the eye.

[@spooksparanormalsociety4034]

I listen to this when i need rejuvinating...works everytime. What is spoken at the beginning is deep, then into the song with the best goddam piano rendition i've ever heard. Beautiful!

[@ngumbao6252]

2020 Words for this world and its only going together, all have to Shine not only some

[@janesmith6680]

Simply wonderful xx

[@lorielward1793]

Wonderful music - and wonderful intro quote from Marianne Williamson! Thank you for sharing the light!

[@pattyfromtoledo]

my daughter used to sing this song in preschool ~ I love it so much!

[@aspiva4]

thank you beautiful odetta. youre royalty in my book

[@sherrilpage]

A reading of some very beautiful words written by Marianne Williamson, followed by a great rendition of "This Little Light of Mine" by Odetta... I have these words on my wall at the office where I can see them each day.

[@Intwadamala]

Wonderful, love the part..about 'shrinking so that others don't feel insecure'. My life was recently radically transformed by God after a terrible break up that left me super insecure...happy to say I'm letting my ' lil ol light of mine shine!' ha don't know why I just said all that YOLO! :D

[@genesisharper5412]

YES! Let it Shine ... Thank You

[@IntlForum]

OMG Matthew your idea of Odetta singing with Paul Robeson is Magnificent. Ya know, they gotta be singing together in Heaven.

[@mariannedom1242]

The words in the beginning are from Nelson Mandela, Thanks for reminding me the song

[@juliefawcett771]

Thank you.