James Bignon - "I Came To Lift Him Up"

[@connieb5839]

Listening and praising God on KZbin because there are too many distractions and choices for a choir like this from days of old! Love listening to this, too!

[@macboi80]

love seeing a choir that is dressed holy and no flashy jewelry... just praising God, not for a show but in the beauty of Holiness

[@megaman3946]

What's so "holy" about what they have on? That's the problem right there. To busy worried about the dress code and not the MESSEGE

[@cshsmitty6003]

Sh I

[@Tamyralevelsoflife]

I was 26 years old at the time, singing soprano that evening. This was the first live recording I had ever done. This was an amazing experience for me. The countless rehearsals to get such a quality sound was worth it. Looking back at this video today at 49 years old now. Now I recognize where I knew certain people from. It was this mass choir! I have the VHS of this recording.Lol 😂 Thank you for posting so I can show my sons this video. And Thanks James Bignon for the opportunity.

[@megaman3946]

And yall Did that!!!!!! Hooked every since I heard it 4 years ago

[@peggierhodes6997]

you were part of history-

[@oneonlymssam583]

Awesome job Sis, this was before they started using voice overs, and computers. Just a lot of good strong rehearsals, that's for perfection.

[@AtlMom2005]

400 voices strong we had a good time praising God!!

[@love100057]

What a Glorious Era in GospelMusic with a Great Lead Singer and the Big Choir, Precious Memories, Still a Blessing, Glory to God.💜👏🏆❤️! 07/15/2023

[@KennethMaxwell-w5u]

This song 🎵 is HOT 🔥 I love it the choir is incredible with the colors and movement in the stand and James Bignon is very good looking and can sing keep up the good work.

[@KennethMaxwell-w5u]

Those women are beautiful in this choir stand and have beautiful voices they are rocking this song and so are the fellows not to mention James Bignon good looking brother

[@EmorjaRoberson]

This is when we actually had some real choirs.

[@apostolic2216]

Sad. In this hour of the church that we have to use the word "real" when the scriptures say, "Jesus Christ the same today, yesterday and forevermore." It says much about the state of this professing era of the church. When ppl return to God, He will return back to them - as He told Israel in the Old Testament.

[@newmama9674]

What a way to start Juneteenth 2021!! Sang children!!!

[@graceb8415]

You are 100% correct

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

Lord that is a CHOIR! I would LOSE It to see a choir this big these days...WHAT HAPPENED TO US?!!

[@d.c.9145]

I absolutely love choirs!! I really really miss this type of singing

[@margaretgray4170]

Praise God for these choirs! So glad I grew up with this kind of praise! I was blessed to see James Bignon in the Bay Area many years ago...we got to meet him!

[@marioladunn1134]

I love this song, this song is so uplifting, and still sounds good.Sing Choir!!

[@angeliqued2002]

I remember being there as a child that night...My God what a time we had!

[@v.dargain1678]

Keep it forever .

[@trendad95]

Solomon had a choir of a thousand, this is great! I wish the church would go back to choir singing

[@KennethMaxwell-w5u]

Can this choir and James Bignon come to my church in Romeoville IL. You all are amazing

[@alim3611]

How Massive is this choir ? 100 tenors , 150 altos and 180 sopranoes ! Amazing

[@baltovers]

This is a song that is Holy Ghost led because the director and musicians had to follow the lead singer who was being led by God. He was an annointed singer.

[@barbarahill6751]

James did live in Augusta before moving to Atlanta. His singers were god's Children James organized a 100 voice choir in the 80's I had the opportunity to sing in that choir and led a song. James has been an inspiration to us here in Augusta. The program was televised to be on PBS. It was standing room only at the Antioch Baptist Church. What a time we had that night.

[@ronniecollier2335]

Yes He Was An Lucy C Laney High School Graduate.

[@dougiemac8417]

I love this man’s voice!!! Is he still Ministering in the State of Georgia?? If so what church does he Minister at?

[@dianasteward2915]

I am so thankful God gave me the energy to lead this song. Go ahead and lift Him up!!!

[@carterboy66]

I had a blast singing in the choir with James Bignon for this project. Derk Chaney was the initial director but he ended up bring in Byron Cage and he was awesome.

[@letadawson4092]

He’s been so good to me!!!

[@tajuang]

I had the pleasure of singing with the 400 voices. I learned so much. Thanks James! He said if you can’t clap, rock and sing at the same time, this is not for you and Sam is the director of all directors, hands down!

[@allbetsRoff60]

James Bignon a most talented man, God continue to use Him for His glory alone. Not many composers these days have the rare talent he posses.

[@jahsadorednkc]

Man, look at that CHOIR!!!! Sang ya'll!!!!

[@marioladunn1134]

I love this song, It lifts me up! Now this is Gospel!! I love it!!

[@davidlove84]

Y'all, my grandma made me watch this every morning while I was growing up. This brings back so many memories.

[@marjorievanhooke8145]

One of my favorite singers. I have a lot of his recordings.

[@josephlong6667]

I love "OG" original gospel music it lift s us up, just as Jesus does. He also lifts our head and our soul. STAY BLESSED AND KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!!!

[@reesesm3730]

A powerful voice.

[@andrepaige4274]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! Everyone was in the Spirit Of Yah !!!!!

[@grammybjm]

My, My, My what a choir, director and especially lead, Bro James B. I had the pleasure of singing with him at a work shop held at Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, Dayton Ohio. I almost lost it. It was wonderful. Thanks Doug Toles for bringing. him. To GOD be the glory..

[@Louie914]

James was such a great and humble man.

[@brenton8504]

This man is SINGING!!!!!

[@utbr01]

now That's a choir!!! wow!!! awesome how no matter how large choirs are, when they sing in such unison, they sound as if a smaller group is giving all this magnificent sound

[@traceyray1831]

This song always lifts me up. A rocking gospel song

[@oneonlymssam583]

See, no computers, no machines, just full voice choir. OLD SCHOOL

[@joemoore371]

Thank you James Bignon. You are a gifted composer, singer, and arranger. To god be the Glory!

[@jaclenore6658]

Gods praises never get old!!

[@trm2398]

I so remember the days of singing with James at EBC and I tell you what he WORKED us like hebrew slaves AND we LOVED it. We praised GOD like you would not believe. I miss those days. I pray that GOD continues to allow him to make this kind of GOSPEL...I miss chioirs like this.

[@virginiahall4030]

Man I'm glad I was young in the time and era!

[@rogercook8277]

if anybody was sitting down with all this praising going on, I will give them benefit of the doubt that they were not physically able to stand on their feet. Amen Amen and Amen.

[@MeltedPearls]

Get some joy, it is HERE! Thanks so much for posting this video! Love in Christ to all who love Him, too.

[@bldudleyful]

I got a chance to meet him at the music workshop some years ago at Berkeley Mount Zion Baptist Church in Berkeley, CA . I still have the CD's that he autographed for me. Love his music.

[@princessrucker4966]

SOMEBODY HELP ME LIFT HIM UP!!! HE'S BEEN GOOD TO ME!!! I'M GONNA LIFT HIM ANYHOW!!! COME ON Y'ALL!!!

[@luckylucky3770]

This brother is jamming while singing!! YESSSS

[@estelleaskew8230]

Praise God for you man of God Amen ❤️🙏

[@miskittt]

This makes me super excited about singing in the Heavenly Choir.

[@NDGOCHYLD]

Could you imagine the voices in that choir. I tear up just thinking about it. Oh what a day...

[@beverlybutler1360]

Amen lift him up

[@michele6691]

I love seeing this video Lord knows I would love to be a part of a choir like this I miss singing

[@JohnWilmerding]

Never heard a more uplifting song! :-)

[@toots810usa6]

Ain't no party like a Holy Ghost party!! Hallelujah!

[@v.dargain1678]

LOL ! I hear ya .

[@dougiemac8417]

@@v.dargain1678I know that’s right!!!!

[@7Snookie]

Reminds of the days I sang with the Virginia University State Gospel Choir during Thanksgiving weekend back in the late 80's for college choir competitions in Atlanta GA. What A Time, What A Time we had.

[@pennierobertson300]

These r songs that bless your soul we need to go back to this

[@jronyates881]

This is a powerful song

[@brendajefferson5984]

My favorite composer and Music Minister of all times!!!!

[@dougiemac8417]

Sister can you please tell me if James Bignon is still alive? If so is he still recording music in 2022.

[@virginiaberry1716]

Oh how I love gospel music it sets my soul on fire especially Olivet Oakland

[@kimberlyrollins7723]

Praise God! I love to worship the Lord,for who He is, my strength, my joy & my Savior! Watching them praise the Lord just makes His spirit leap inside me. Can't explain this feeling, you gotta have a relationship with Jesus to know what I mean. Hallelujah to the Lamb!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Gospelhousesinger]

Love this song because it keeps me reminded to lift up Jesus, the one and only that will make all thing possible. Thank you Lord.

[@Jewelz0923]

When I first heard this song, I thought it was Timothy Wright. He sound just like him.

[@suitguyaz]

LOVE THIS MUSIC!!! Cannot get enough of this choir and the rhythm!

[@KellerColeman]

GREAT SONG

[@tigerdog0607]

That's what you call a REAL MASS CHOIR!

[@25were1]

i just love hearing this song man!!!.

[@henriettacoard9048]

Love this song and the way James sing it.

[@joshuamccounly1237]

This Music brings back memories I was 7 or 8 years old lol James Bignon is a big name in a small town called Winston, Ga This cd inspired me as a child to really sing and I'm still singing. love the way the songs was composed and delivered like only James Bignon can. Also many friends are among the roster in tenors Shout out to Sean and Neal Mithchell and my Favorite Uncle Jay Nation who had his own fame in the 70s and 80s His group was the Chapparells way before my time but I groove to their hits now lol they should be on here check them outl!!!!

[@Untilhecomes85]

I was the same age and know this song word to word

[@happyandblessed7424]

I was 8 also

[@cnelove4142]

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[@cnelove4142]

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[@toneyroney8002]

Love this guy's voice.

[@my2cents375]

Awesome praise!!! Lift Him higher, higher, and higher!!

[@chrismaxwell540]

i miss the large powerhouse choirs

[@godswoman2012]

Awesome! HE'S worthy to BE LIFTED UP! If you WON'T help me lift HIM up the ROCKS will cry out in your place.......Lift HIM Up!

[@TreySheltTV]

I remember singing this song it used to bring the house down.

[@zandrarollins9575]

Beautiful praise song

[@kimberlysam9987]

Thank You Lord. AMEN!!!!

[@bldudleyful]

I got a chance to meet him at the music workshop some years ago at Berkeley Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Berkeley, CA . (Rev. Dr. M. T. Thompson was the pastor at that time). I still have the CD's that he autographed for me. Love his music.

[@jonathanboegl7332]

Simply down to your bones powerful exultation of Jesus. Thank you for posting this! :o)

[@websurfin9575]

Praise Him!

[@vivianlong2629]

I love James Bignon and The DMC ,but this is my praise jam I can listen to this and start shouting and praising God like nobody's business!!!! God is great and greatly to be praised. Lift Him up! and yes I heard the breaking glass or over turned mike stand.

[@lindadobson6292]

Been so good to me. I came lift him up. Been so good to me.

[@zanetasmith9954]

THATS THE BEST PART !!!!! I love the drive to this song

[@kimberleysanders9976]

That's my oldest brother Samuel T. Sanders,Jr. leading that choir!!!!

[@byronpowell5740]

Now thats what I call sangin yes Lawd!!!

[@angelachildress9181]

It's a blessing

[@msscott73]

I have the whole cassette every song on this one is just as good as this one. You can just play it from the first to the last one.

[@junebugtheboz500]

He's been too good to me !!!

[@d.c.9145]

I needed this!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@alim3611]

Wow thanks Amez4life . Its wonderfully inspiring . Praise be to God

[@ThumpDr]

I have the album and absolutly love it. James and the choir are off the chain. What a joyful noise unto the lord. Wish I knew what church it was recorded at. I play bass and wish I could have gotten a chunk of that. POWERFUL!

[@claryp1509]

The church was formerly called “Cathedral of the Holy Spirit” (Earl Paulk). Now, it’s called “House of Hope” (E. Dewey Smith)

[@rickritz1130]

Just wonderful. Wish I had this cd

[@MarlonDGandy]

Order on amazon

[@rickritz1130]

Ok ty marlon

[@kcthemusicshankle5716]

Still jamming this 🔥🔥

[@QueenXterra]

I would like to get information about your apperances and information about becoming a part of the great work of God that you are involved in.

[@rogercook8277]

I have been in music all of my life. I live in Memphis, Tn and go to one of the best churches in town. Middle Baptist (Whithaven). Rev. Lester Baskin (pastor). First Lady (Irene Baskin). We have about 70 or more every sunday morning in our (Sanctuary Choir). And they can (Sang).But I was just thinking, what would it be like to direcct a choir this size. They all were getting there praise on. Oh yeay.

[@devontecollins151]

I'm a member at Brown Baptist... And you know we cut up every Sunday

[@chantedupar379]

Glory!!! Yessss!!!

[@SaucyCinderfella]

My my thats a mass choir

[@cnelove4142]

Tyshon Love xxxxdddddddddfftfdrrfdxdrdsettttttrttrrrrrrrrrree4eeseeeeeeeeessssesssddssessdseesrerrrr4rerrr

[@v.dargain1678]

Amen . They could certainly warm up a congregation back in the day .

[@big1e1sav]

Well he was definitely born in Savannah, I'm from Savannah and he talked about in a workshop that he was conducting.

[@xgaygreg]

PRAISE GOD!!!

[@v.dargain1678]

They don't give you no choice . Don't come if you're not up for the challenge .

[@jaclenore6658]

Lift Him UP!

[@TheElder79]

@ThumpDr It was recorded at the former Chapel Hill Harvester Church/ Cathedral of The Holy Spirit. This facility presently is the home of The Greater Traveler's Rest Baptist Church. It is located in Decatur, Georgia outside Atlanta.

[@musiqtube1]

Would you look at that? Now THAT is a choir.

[@michaelcornejo471]

is a exellent :3 music wau ..!!! :3 beatifull :3

[@jch7914]

Black people you are so fantastic :)) I love you all ♥️♥️♥️

[@jfbtn]

Glória a Deus!!!

[@Ange78727]

yes, yes, yes!

[@sweetmslovinglife]

after listening to this over & over, I have to ask, did someone turn around and know a vase over (at the 4.33 mark)?

[@sweetmslovinglife]

Very well done and inspiring. I listen to this over and over thru-out my day. (Why does the choir director keep turning around towards the camera?) I've never seen a director turn away from the choir, especially as much as he.

[@alomeg1262]

Because the primary director was James Bignon. The "director" was following Bro. Bignon's lead.