Willie Mae Ford Smith- I'm Bound For Canaan Land

[@ralphmccoy9082]

This how the black church use to give God the highest praise. We must return back to this type of worship.

[@braylonevans8774]

Yes. This is how church used to be pure and holy

[@rogueleader1988]

Amen x 3

[@roycey32]

Nothing on earth could ever even BEGIN to compare to the authgentic move of God here. 💜🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@matthewbrown8823]

What is amazing is that the movie, "Say Amen Somebody," debuted in 1982; 38-years ago and you can still feel God's annointing through Willie Mae Ford Smith's voice. It is very surreal. These saints of yesterday were truly filled with the Holy Ghost.

[@corrynthiaiam9205]

This what's call HAVING REAL CHURCH..NOT PLAYING CHURCH; and sung by a Real Grandma not the ones you see today. Ppl are grandparents at the age of 37 or 40 when. Remember when a mother of the church or Real Grandma use to get up and sing. Your heard the ANOINTING in her, you heard the sound of someone who knew pain, trails & tribulations. In her singing you FELT her experiences in life with family, raising kids, worrying about grandkids, being poor & being treated 2nd class b/c of your race. And in her singing despite all she been thru; she continued to trust in God & call on him. Her singing was her testimony and out of nowhere tears would flow out your eyes..WHAT HAPPENED TO THESE GRANDMAS AND THE CHURCH?..Grandmas back then even had grandma names like Willie Mae Ford Smith, Susie Mae, Ida Mae, MaryAnne. Now grandma names be Acquanet, Shaquonet and she be in the club with her kids..And now in church the preachers want you to worship him , not God..Times have truly change.

[@duragggura3695]

I've have this VHS Tape for over 2 decades..I guard it with my life...so much gospel history & people of gospel influence contain in this tape...Rest Well to those who have appeared and transitioned involved with this.

[@khalilcanady2012]

Ain't nothing like a sister building up Holy Ghost fire..... I miss that authenticity of praise!!!! As my father says.... " Everybody want to go to heaven, nobody wants to die.... Everybody want to be wealthy and rich, nobody wants to work"!!!!!

[@bernardwalker2219]

I love that woman she got power make you cry and shout we need more like her and the woman she raised up singing cause today alot of them can't feel nothing feel more like the world this woman and those she brought up you just got to get right looking to meet you when I see jesus God bless her family that still hear

[@gloriajohnson1497]

I can feel the consuming fire of the Holy Ghost n that service! The atmosphere was charged with praise to God! I was moved to tears cuz I could feel God's presence ! Praise God for her and when I get to Heaven, I hope to see her as we walk the streets of gold over in that Holy City!

[@matthewbrown8823]

In 1989, I was in the 6th grade at 59th Street Elementary School in Los Angeles, CA. I remember this old saint named Mother Nellie Wade. She was 94-years old at the time and she attended Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. I would go to Mother Wade's home after school for prayer, bible study and wisdom. I would walk in Mother Wade's presence and I could feel the Holy Spirit within her and in our presence. It didn't occur to me back then, but Mother Wade was born in 1895; 30-years after slavery. Mother Wade was first generation freed slave. It was an amazing experience and Willie Mae Ford Smith reminds me so much of Mother Wade.

[@nichellesimon6589]

Was the pastor of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Reginald Pope?

[@matthewbrown8823]

@@nichellesimon6589 The pastor at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church back in 1989 was David Higgins, Sr and his wife's name was Valerie Higgins. They had 7-children and they were from Louisiana. Pastor Higgins and his wife had 6-boys and 1-girl.

[@birdiereddbirdieredd1564]

I remember watching this over and over with my Grandparents when I was little girl. It still makes me cry. They used to love it and it makes me think of them. Rip to my Granddad, Grammy still here but has dementia but she knows music and she still sings ❤️❤️

[@braylonevans8774]

God bless you and your family❤️🙏 this song still brings tears to my eyes every now and then

[@antoniomcclelland6871]

My great aunt. She was a beautiful woman Teresa Harris

[@lindawalker7431]

I wish I've known about her when she was alive. Beautiful singer.

[@seangrandison3788]

What do we do through a pandemic? We praise our way thru! Most of the elderly in this video lived thru the Spanish Flu epidemic and a whole lot of stuff we couldn’t imagine today with way less resources by far! Praise our way through!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nadyarossi5102]

AMEN!

[@letmecufirst]

If you have never watched this monumental and educational documentary U better right now!!!! Wished they respected its significance to share on tv now for others to experience!

[@Bombshell_cherr]

I remembered watching this movie with my parents still makes me cry. Rest on Mother Ford

[@corneliaharris3662]

I really enjoy the program.. I listen to the singing every chain I get . Thanks

[@kasimsultonfan]

The immortal Willie Mae and her timeless unbeatable version of this classic. Amazing !

[@addisonjai3598]

If you dont get goosbumps here...ur dead..

[@FedoraOnTilt]

Going to see this movie with friends is one of my fondest memories from the 80's. I still enjoy watching this video now (2021) as much as I did then, maybe even a little bit more. Now that my walk with CHRIST is stronger now than it was then, I can more readily identify with the song Mother Smith is singing. Can't wait to see JESUS and my loved ones who have gone on before.

[@RevDrjdb]

Hallelujah....This is what I call "Churching". Let us all go back to the Old Time Way!

[@corrynthiaiam9205]

I just found online & finished looking at this movie..This how I remembered church being when my grandma was living.

[@brandongray768]

Where you find it at PLEASE. THANKS!

[@brandongray768]

@corrynthia

[@dariusdiamante317]

The Black Gospel Experience....How It Used To Be! From The Heart & Soul...Not about bling & hairstyles, and who tithe the most $$$.

[@earleansmith8608]

Lord have mercy I have this video encouraging watch it often along with Thomas Dorsey and others on how gospel singing got started in the church what a blessing to hear these songs need to be heard in churches today classic thank you for uploading to God be the glory for the things he has done Amen

[@MissPamR]

I cant get enough of this, that struck back to her seat . 🥰😍

[@braylonevans8774]

That was old school chuch

[@MissPamR]

Braylon Evans Thank so much for posting.🙌🏾

[@braylonevans8774]

@@MissPamR your welcome my pleasure

[@MissPamR]

Braylon Evans I’m back!!!🤦🏾‍♀️

[@justason6599]

Yes that walk was everything. God's Spirit all over

[@allheart7911]

Thank you so much for uploading this. I use to watch this with my mother and Grandmother, as a child over 20 yrs ago!!! Haven't seen it since!!!! God Bless you... say amen somebody 🙏

[@maryfoster1730]

Amen!

[@DevinS695]

I bought this movie a few months back and I watch it everyday. It makes me feel some type of way 😭😭

[@braylonevans8774]

Yeah it's very annointed and powerful, the holy ghost is all up in this. This is my favorite song

[@brandongray768]

Where can I buy the movie from?

[@braylonevans8774]

Vermontmoviestore.com

[@eddiewakes9425]

Devin Stephenson LOL Ain’t that the truth?!

[@antoniomcclelland6871]

Thanks for the support of my Aunt

[@matthewbrown8823]

I think someone had taken this video down previously. But I am glad it has been posted again. The pitch of the voices has changed a quite bit since the first video was posted, but for the most part it is almost identical to the first video.

[@terrenceragin5555]

I just watched this on tv I was touched deeply

[@camprich6768]

What channel and tv networks was it on?

[@braylonevans8774]

@@camprich6768 This was taped from the movie “Say Amen Somebody” on dvd. I never saw it on tv but you can buy this movie from vermontmoviestore.com

[@camprich6768]

@@braylonevans8774 thank you! How much is it?

[@braylonevans8774]

@@camprich6768 Sure. It’s $20

[@SB-vt5xf]

The annointing, love it!♥️

[@corneliaharris3662]

Just love it. Just like church use to be. I can feel the spirit

[@leejamory]

Lord Bless this Song and Video in the MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST THE BORN AGAIN SON OF GOD, AMEN‼️‼️💯

[@OCRATHLETE]

June 23 1923 Blessed Heavenly Birthday Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith

[@olcam6071]

I think she was born in 1904

[@matthewbrown8823]

J Butler: Gospel legend Willie Mae Ford Smith was born on June 23, 1904 and died February 02, 1994. Smith was 89 and died of congestive heart failure.

[@rogueleader1988]

Folks go to Amazon quickly and get this DVD.. It's STILL relevant in 2021. This whole docudrama is ANNOINTED! Especially in these closing credits. Did you see the sista in the choir almost take out the other members. That's the true Holy Ghost

[@maryfoster1730]

Hallelujah! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@briandavis4524]

Thank you for unloading this. I’ve looked for it for months

[@ajsway7134]

Yes Lord!!!

[@moshe2495]

Thank you for uploading this.

[@gcmacyman]

That was when church was church and people knew they were before excellence, and dressed and acted that way.

[@corrynthiaiam9205]

This came out a year before before I was born.

[@life.with.teetee]

Thank you for this video! ❤❤❤

[@m.l7091]

Sing women!!!!Amen2020

[@nadyarossi5102]

Love Canaan Land, but what happened to Singing In My Soul?

[@denverrayne9016]

Here's the lyrics to the entire recorded song. There's a full version on KZbin too from the album. I am bound for Canaan land. To that happy golden strand. There I shall receive a blessing for the work I've done below. There I'll meet my loved ones gone on. To receive their just reward. What a meeting that will be. When we gather around the throne. Some are coming from the east. Some are coming from the west. For there's many ways to enter. To that bright celestial shore. Tho you enter from the north. Tho you enter from the south. You'll be in that great reunion. When we gather around the throne. For Father Christ our brother. And the prophets all above. Will be waiting there to welcome. Me to that sweet happy land. I'll be glad to meet the prophets. And the others gone on before. What a meeting that will be. When we gather around the throne. [Repeat]

[@ninaross8914]

When church was church yes SIR Lord!!!!!

[@latikamitchell]

Amen now its a disco, fashion expo and a place to meet up. Holiness is still right!

[@reginajackson8327]

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[@reginajackson8327]

I love the way she bend her notes 😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MissPamR]

Braylon I’m baaaaaaack. Have a great week!❤️

[@brandongray768]

@braylon Evans thanks so much

[@braylonevans8774]

Your very welcome I'm glad this song touched you❤🙏

[@shaungraham3298]

How long ago was this?

[@braylonevans8774]

This was in 1982