Climbing up the mountain Trying to reach the top Almost finished my battle Gone halfway and I just can't stop At the end of the mountain there is faith and trust I can see Jesus standing there to meet us I thank God I am reaching for myself
Climbing up the mountain, trying to reach the top-- Almost finished my battle--gone halfway and I just can't stop! At the end of the mountain there is faith and trust; I can see JESUS standing there to meet us! I thank God--I am reaching for myself! Several improvisation/vamp sections follow these lyrics: "Pray, pray, pray, pray--you ought to pray sometime!" "Sing, sing, sing, sing--you ought to sing sometime!" "Shout, shout, shout, shout--you ought to shout sometime!"
This is phenomenal! Dr. Mattie Moss Clark's ear is impeccable. To hear the separate parts and direct a choir, this size, with such precision is beyond just having a gift; this is skill, education, dedication, and talent. Wow! That was worth the insomnia!! Now I'm glad I couldn't sleep!!! Thank you Lord for this treat!
When I saw her throw hymn book at a tenor that was off key in a 600 member choir rehearsal in Memphis and we were at the top that was my last day ever singing during convocation back in 81. I was like how did she hear that one lone off voice in all these people!!!
Yasss, now this is churchin.. Churches today can't hold a candle to this stuff..The lady who introduced three part harmonies to choirs...❤ come through Dr.Mattie Moss Clark..
iceman200890 This vid is the reunion of the southwest Michigan state choir. with the original lead singers, like Esther Smith, Rose Mare Rimson-Brown, Charles Cotten, Ronnie Kersey, Twinkie Clark Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Mr. CLean.
YES! AMEN! All our Black churches need to get back to old-school praise and choral music! It is filled with "joy unspeakable and full of glory"! And in today's world, we need more of this driving, powerful, Holy Ghost-filled music that points us to JESUS and our triumph in GOD!
I came here after watching Ms Ora Watkins's interview. What a time in heaven we are going to have and on the new earth. I can't wait. Keep climbing saints.
Im a latino Apostalic Pentecostal this is the way we have Church. Glory to Him! Awesome atmosphere, I would feel right at home. I found this song first on a other video when POA sang it, of coarse they couldn't do like Dr. Moss do. It's all about Lord Jesus!
Dr. Mattie Moses Clark was powerful anointing teacher's of music and choir director because to be that powerful and anointing ; and spend a lot time praying and reading her bible also she spent a lot time talking to God and holy ghost. And she took jobs seriously in and out of church.
I never met her. However, members of my COGIC church tell me they sung in choirs that she directed. they say she use to throws shoes or any objects near her at choir members when she was dissatisfied or they messed up a note. If they are telling the truth. I see a partially formal musical educated person and self -taught and committed to doing her best. However, I cannot imagine "The Holy Ghost" throwing objects and shoes at anyone or thing especially in a church setting.
I started to begin my day with this song about 2 weeks ago. It has really done something to my spirit to begin with this old fashioned foot stomping song. 👏🏾👏🏾
That Lead ....throw back saprano....three part!...Oooooooooooo up the mountain HayyyyyyyyyyaaaayhhhhhhhhHayyyyeaahhhhhhhhhhayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
WE need to go back to this type of singing. i know they call this old school, all the old heads are gone and Solomons son and his crew has taken over. I know some young person is not going to like what i said. But thats ok
Wonderful! This took me all the way to church this morning! Made me miss my singing alto in the choir days un my teens. Where has this type of heartfelt spirit lifting singing gone! Bring Back These Days!!👏😁👏AaaaaMEN!!!
Hezekiah Savage well Madame Watkins was one the singers the girls listened to frequently when they grew up ... alongside LaBarbara Whitehead and Rose Marie Rimson Brown
@VFJ2010 I'm young and I know exactly what you mean. You shouldn't judge a whole generation. Last time I checked God is still saving souls and some of those souls are young.
I am trying to find a song by Mattie Moss Clark and the Southwest Michigan State Choir "Show Me the Way", released in 1968 on Savoy. Can anyone help me.
Climbing up the mountain
Trying to reach the top
Almost finished my battle
Gone halfway and I just can't stop
At the end of the mountain there is faith and trust
I can see Jesus standing there to meet us
I thank God I am reaching for myself
Us Directors & Singers could learn a lot from Dr. Moss...
The first sopranos are killin'.
Dr. Mattie Moss Clark who gave us the Clark Sisters no one could direct, nor compose a song like her she will never be forgotten.
I was walking up Stone Mountain and I was listening to this song to motivate me to get to the top. I conquered it ! 🔥🙏🏽❤️💪🏾
Climbing up the mountain, trying to reach the top--
Almost finished my battle--gone halfway and I just can't stop!
At the end of the mountain there is faith and trust;
I can see JESUS standing there to meet us!
I thank God--I am reaching for myself!
Several improvisation/vamp sections follow these lyrics:
"Pray, pray, pray, pray--you ought to pray sometime!"
"Sing, sing, sing, sing--you ought to sing sometime!"
"Shout, shout, shout, shout--you ought to shout sometime!"
Nothing and mean nothing beats this sound. Real authentic gospel. People say everything must change but not always for the best
This is phenomenal! Dr. Mattie Moss Clark's ear is impeccable. To hear the separate parts and direct a choir, this size, with such precision is beyond just having a gift; this is skill, education, dedication, and talent. Wow! That was worth the insomnia!! Now I'm glad I couldn't sleep!!! Thank you Lord for this treat!
When I saw her throw hymn book at a tenor that was off key in a 600 member choir rehearsal in Memphis and we were at the top that was my last day ever singing during convocation back in 81. I was like how did she hear that one lone off voice in all these people!!!
@@ellisnelson9084, 😮!!! Bam!!! That is SERIOUS!
Yasss, now this is churchin..
Churches today can't hold a candle to this stuff..The lady who introduced three part harmonies to choirs...❤ come through Dr.Mattie Moss Clark..
iceman200890
This vid is the reunion of the southwest Michigan state choir. with the original lead singers, like Esther Smith, Rose Mare Rimson-Brown, Charles Cotten, Ronnie Kersey, Twinkie Clark Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Mr. CLean.
YES! AMEN! All our Black churches need to get back to old-school praise and choral music! It is filled with "joy unspeakable and full of glory"! And in today's world, we need more of this driving, powerful, Holy Ghost-filled music that points us to JESUS and our triumph in GOD!
I came here after watching Ms Ora Watkins's interview. What a time in heaven we are going to have and on the new earth. I can't wait. Keep climbing saints.
Can’t sleep. Found my way here. Reminds me of my youth choir days. The world needs more of this right now. Bring back old school gospel
Im a latino Apostalic Pentecostal this is the way we have Church.
Glory to Him!
Awesome atmosphere, I would feel right at home.
I found this song first on a other video when POA sang it, of coarse they couldn't do like Dr. Moss do.
It's all about Lord Jesus!
I prefer Dr Mattie Moss Clark and her choir over POA church version.
Dr. Mattie Moses Clark was powerful anointing teacher's of music and choir director because to be that powerful and anointing ; and spend a lot time praying and reading her bible also she spent a lot time talking to God and holy ghost. And she took jobs seriously in and out of church.
I never met her. However, members of my COGIC church tell me they sung in choirs that she directed. they say she use to throws shoes or any objects near her at choir members when she was dissatisfied or they messed up a note. If they are telling the truth. I see a partially formal musical educated person and self -taught and committed to doing her best. However, I cannot imagine "The Holy Ghost" throwing objects and shoes at anyone or thing especially in a church setting.
This is when worship was....raw and uncut sho nuff powerful.....you can feel the Holyspirit all through out this video.
I started to begin my day with this song about 2 weeks ago. It has really done something to my spirit to begin with this old fashioned foot stomping song. 👏🏾👏🏾
@lblu32 yesss..i personally love old more than the new stuff!They had more fire back then it seem like!!
Melvina Robinson amen
Now that's Church!!! thanks for taking me back to my roots.
my uncle Ronnie Kersey tearin up the organ
This kind of singing is communion Sunday singing no preachin just take wine and bread and go out the door dancin like we use to do back in the day.
love this song. we need to bring these songs back.
I'm from Detroit and this is what I grew up on! I almost caught the holy ghost in the car
Baby, pull over and praise God!
I've seen Ora Watkins several times, not even know that it was HER!!! Wow!!! Thanks for sharing!
OH YES!!!!! I THANK GOD THAT IM REACHING FOR MYSELF!!!!!!!!!
THE CHURCH NEED TO GO BACK TO THE OLD TIME WAY.
One of my favorite gospel artist and director! She is a joy to listen to.
That Lead ....throw back saprano....three part!...Oooooooooooo up the mountain HayyyyyyyyyyaaaayhhhhhhhhHayyyyeaahhhhhhhhhhayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
I love this song, always have. Somebody need to tell these young folks its ok to go back to some foundational stuff... ;)
Tip99 right brother
THIS SONG BRINGS BACK ALL KINDS OF MEMORIES...GOOD TIMES!...I USED TO LEAD THIS IN MY CHURCH CHOIR...
Wow! They are amazing!❤. R.I.P Dr. Mattie Moss Clark.❤😍
It's crazy watching all these videos. I grew up Baptist church was a little different
WE need to go back to this type of singing. i know they call this old school, all the old heads are gone and Solomons son and his crew has taken over. I know some young person is not going to like what i said. But thats ok
Now that is gospel music.
FAITH and TRUST. Key words!!!!!
Mannnnnn ... I love this sooo much ! ❤️❤️😍😍
@kbkcogic Lawwwd Yessss!!!! Looove when they would get to shouting at rehearsal!!
I Love This Song,This Is Real Church At Here!!!
I just got this CD for Christmas. I really enjoy listening to it
inpursuit6...
That is Ora Watkins-jones.... leading this song.
Her daughters look just like her.
Their at Bailey Cathedral COGIC! Did anybody catch Twinkie! Dr Clark better direct!
Yes! Creator... Take me higher 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
RIP Mother Watkins
Wonderful! This took me all the way to church this morning! Made me miss my singing alto in the choir days un my teens. Where has this type of heartfelt spirit lifting singing gone! Bring Back These Days!!👏😁👏AaaaaMEN!!!
Sharon HJ I said the same thing the other day there is nothing like that old school gospel. it was so anointed. the new gospel can't touch it it
Superb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yesssssssssss lawd !
Just Amazing 👏 ❤😊
thanks buddy. I can see Jesus standing there to meet us
AMEN! I'M LOVIN' IT!
I'll love for Dr. Ricky Dillard & New G to re-do this song
i love to see her direct
DO ya see Vennesas Bell Armstrong, James Moore and hear Bettye Nelson??
Look at Twinkie @3:11
I think the lady leadin is the 6th Clark Sister..lmbo
H Savage her name is Ora Watkins
Hezekiah Savage well Madame Watkins was one the singers the girls listened to frequently when they grew up ... alongside LaBarbara Whitehead and Rose Marie Rimson Brown
@VFJ2010 I'm young and I know exactly what you mean. You shouldn't judge a whole generation. Last time I checked God is still saving souls and some of those souls are young.
GREAT THANKS MAN!
RIP to Ora Watkins Jones. -_-
lol look i am BAPTIST born raised brewed and dipped and i know this my church use to rock this as if we were COGIC but all baptist..... oh LORD
So true I am also a Baptist we use to sing just like this can't touch a Baptist
sing Dr. Clark
YA'LL REMEMBER,
ORA WATKINS used to sing "YES LORD"
on just about all of MMC "LP'S"
She died earlier today. -_-
@onlyoldnavy You are so right . thanks for reminding me. at my age it is sometimes easy to over look some things. i say thanks again.
yes climbing 4 the Lord saints
YES YES YES!!!!
YES IT IS.
I am trying to find a song by Mattie Moss Clark and the Southwest Michigan State Choir "Show Me the Way", released in 1968 on Savoy. Can anyone help me.
LOL... that's alright sweetie. You know them now. Just don't tell nobody else that. LOL
abenjam2...
This is Ora Watkins-Jones singing.
When was this video recorded? I love this old classic gem!
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You might be able to get these songs through
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this video is about to make be get a lil like footed...just like the write my name above video!
That's how one destroys their voice even with a microphone singing over the mass of voices
where can i find that album
POST THE VIDS WITH VANESSA
how old is this song and where can i get it??? i love it try searching it by the poa
This is BAD!!!!!! I Wish they song like this now
So it must have left out "christ is coming back again" with Karen singin it. It right after this song on the Album
i wonder what sis. mattie doing at 3:31
Seems like air drums. 🥁
Seems like air drums. 🥁
Words please
she played organ.
i meant light footed.lol
Twinkie in the choir
No she’s over there with the musicians
that doesnt look like mattie moss clark
nope. :(