My grandma told her daughter she wanted this sung at her funeral when she passed away. She passed away will be 21 years on January 4th. She had a Stroke on Christmas Day 2001. It of course this time I think of her during this time every year. She loved this song. Amazing I ran across it listening to other Southern Gospel newer songs. I love hearing the tenor singing in this song! Miss you & love you Mamaw... ❤️
This is an iconic southern gospel quartet. I really miss groups like the kingsmen & gold city. This style & era will never be replicated. This is when there was no computer software to run vocals through.
I don't care what people says about good ole gospel songs they are the best because God is the Almighty King of all Kings. The singers that we hear are good. All singers that sing for God.
Hard to believe it, but he's at least 82-83 years old, & still going strong! He's owned The Kingsmen Quartet for 20 years now, since "Foxy", Eldridge Fox, passed away, back in 2001. After Mr. Fox's death, The Kingsmen Quartet had to sell the name "The Kingsmen Quartet" to a Mr. Burke, so they could obtain funds, in order to keep the group going. From 2002-2004, or so, they were known as The Carolina Boys. However, when they released an Album that had a song on it, entitled "God sits on high", suddenly The Carolina Boys had a big hit with that song, and were able to buy back The Kingsmen Quartet name from Mr. Burke! To this day, The Kingsmen Quartet continue to operate, and put out great songs that not only do well on the Southern Gospel Music Charts, but that bless people, through and through.
WOW! What a song! What a pleasure to see all the members singing acapella. Everyone had such a great tone, especially one of my favorite bass singers, Ray Reese. This song needs to be sung at church. I had a "Well Glory!" moment.
This reminds me of yesterday. When I was young and listening to brother Mead song this. Everyone is gone now and I'm waiting on that ship myself. One day there'll be no more crying, pain, hunger or war. It'll be perfect peace for eternity. If you'll have Jesus, then I'll see you to there. Don't choose an eternity in hell, Jesus died for you, don't choose an eternity of living death were the spirit dieth not with unspeakable torment. It's your choice.
I Love to hear The Kingsman Quartet sing. I heard a song they sung so many years ago , that I loved that was so special to me. I've never heard it again , but would love to.
To me these Guys did a perfect job singing this song,I've heard this song several times by differeent groups and the Kingsman did a perfect job,this one to me is the best one ever or I think so....
i love this song so much i would love this song played at my wedding to this is my favorite song by the Kingsmen they are so good i love them so much!!!!!!!!
Isa 65:14-19 Behold, MY servants shall sing for joy of heart, And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. Thanking our Savior for the precious Kingsmen!
"Good stuff will always be good stuff." This great old sing, telling us all about that mighty, timeless ship...and it's MOST HOLY CAPTAIN, MY SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, sailing in to one day pick me up and take me home to Heaven.....WILL ALWAYS BE GREAT STUFF!!!!!
That's back when everyone served the lord and sang for the lord! Now days pretty much all about the money and not what it truly stands for is serving the lord. Yes alot of great singers now days but you dont hear concerts screaming and rejoicing the lord like you did back then with the kingsman because the singers arnt truly singing for all the right reasons.
Who are you referring to? If you're talking about the Bass Singer, that's Mr. Ray Dean Reese. Also: Respectfully speaking, if you're referring to J. D. Sumner, he never sang Bass in the Kingsmen Quartet. He was associated with such acts as The Sunshine Boys, the Blackwood Brothers, J. D. Sumner and the Stamps, and The Master's Five, as well as doing Solo Albums.
Awesome everytime I hear it Gary Shepherd Ray Dean Reese and the Kingsmen harmony were the best That song is a blessing I play it very often A look into the future for a Christianity
I was standing on the banks of the river Looking out over life’s troubled sea When I saw that ole ship that was sailing Is that the ole ship of Zion I see. Its hull was bent and battered From the storms of life I could see Waves were rough but that ole ship kept sailing Is that the ole ship of Zion I see. At the stern of the ship stood the captain I could hear as he called out my name Get on board it’s the ole ship of Zion It will never pass this way again As I step on board I’ll be leaving All my sorrows and heartaches behind I’ll be safe with Jesus the captain Sailing out on the ole ship of Zion.
I totaly love all their voices. The bass man hits those notes effortlessly. I just wish he wasn't so boastful and prideful by dragging the ending notes of each lyric so sluggish and dragging them on like that. Other wise this video is perfect! Again I love the bass dude
Garry Shepard, Tim Surrett, Greg Fox, Gary Dillard, Anthony Burger, Parker Jonathan, Jim Hamill, Eldridge Fox, Ray Dean Reese There is some changing and rotating through the song, but that is the basic lineup.
Jeffrey Harris He has a pure, high tenor which is quite rare and prized by many directors. You might like a different sound and there are many groups with these kinds of tenors. I found all the birds sang the same song it would be sooo boring. It is the same in with the human voice.
2020 Still relevant.
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2022 This is still one of the most beautiful gospel songs ever written
My grandma told her daughter she wanted this sung at her funeral when she passed away. She passed away will be 21 years on January 4th. She had a Stroke on Christmas Day 2001. It of course this time I think of her during this time every year. She loved this song. Amazing I ran across it listening to other Southern Gospel newer songs. I love hearing the tenor singing in this song! Miss you & love you Mamaw... ❤️
This is still one of my favorite songs and will forever be the greatest of all time
This is an iconic southern gospel quartet. I really miss groups like the kingsmen & gold city. This style & era will never be replicated. This is when there was no computer software to run vocals through.
I Love the Kingsman Quartet
I don't care what people says about good ole gospel songs they are the best because God is the Almighty King of all Kings. The singers that we hear are good. All singers that sing for God.
One of my favorites 🎶👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I loved this as a teenager in the 80’s and I still love it today in 2023
Seeing this in person as kid was an unforgettable experience. Ray would rattle the walls, the harmony gave me chills.
I like it I'm 13 and God called me to be a preacher and that song makes me shout I love it
It’s been 8 years since you commented; I really pray you kept to your calling and became a preacher!
The Cathedrals were undeniably the best but wow what talent back then
The old ways are the best ways. God bless, all.
2024 still relevant, praise God, BUT GOD.
I still Love the Kingsman Quartet!!!
Ray Dean Reese a great man and bass singer 🙏🏻❤️
Hard to believe it, but he's at least 82-83 years old, & still going strong! He's owned The Kingsmen Quartet for 20 years now, since "Foxy", Eldridge Fox, passed away, back in 2001. After Mr. Fox's death, The Kingsmen Quartet had to sell the name "The Kingsmen Quartet" to a Mr. Burke, so they could obtain funds, in order to keep the group going. From 2002-2004, or so, they were known as The Carolina Boys. However, when they released an Album that had a song on it, entitled "God sits on high", suddenly The Carolina Boys had a big hit with that song, and were able to buy back The Kingsmen Quartet name from Mr. Burke!
To this day, The Kingsmen Quartet continue to operate, and put out great songs that not only do well on the Southern Gospel Music Charts, but that bless people, through and through.
Dwayne burke as in singing Americans?
One of the smoothest bass singers I've ever heard ...
Dean Collings You mean the guy in the yellow jacket?
Look at the talent - Gospel legends -
CLASSIC!!
WOW! What a song! What a pleasure to see all the members singing acapella. Everyone had such a great tone, especially one of my favorite bass singers, Ray Reese. This song needs to be sung at church. I had a "Well Glory!" moment.
Best son ever 🎉❤❤
Amen. Thanks for sharing
This was sung at both of grandparents funerals. One of my favorite songs.
I love this group and use to go hear them in my 20s I'm now 68. Miss going to see them & other groups.
WHAT A WONDERFUL SONG,I LOVE IT,HUGE FAN OF THE KINGSMEN RIP MY DEAR FRIENDS.
2021 and still the best music in the world
This is incredible...brings "christian" chills to your neck!
This reminds me of yesterday. When I was young and listening to brother Mead song this. Everyone is gone now and I'm waiting on that ship myself. One day there'll be no more crying, pain, hunger or war. It'll be perfect peace for eternity. If you'll have Jesus, then I'll see you to there. Don't choose an eternity in hell, Jesus died for you, don't choose an eternity of living death were the spirit dieth not with unspeakable torment. It's your choice.
I Love to hear The Kingsman Quartet sing. I heard a song they sung so many years ago , that I loved that was so special to me. I've never heard it again , but would love to.
To me these Guys did a perfect job singing this song,I've heard this song several times by differeent groups and the Kingsman did a perfect job,this one to me is the best one ever or I think so....
listen to the one by valor
I listened to the one by Valor & loved it. Thanks for sharing.
I could listen to this song over and over in brings me so much peace.
so can I, love good ole gospel singing
i remember my aunt would sing this song the spirit of the Lord would move in a mighty way. love this song.
Everytime I play it I have several shouting spells It will fill your heart soul and spirit with peace and joy time and time again
i could listening to them all day oh how they are so gifted from our heavenly father AMEN:
This song gives me goose bumps!
I love this song. My aunt Ruby my Mom's sister used to sing it and start shoutin'.
my wife and (stu ferris) i sat at a table surrounded by the kingsmen We were on a cruise ship Wonderful memories.
i love this song so much i would love this song played at my wedding to this is my favorite song by the Kingsmen they are so good i love them so much!!!!!!!!
Great song with the message everyone will hear
i love this song it touches my heart and soul AMEN
So many of these fine men are gone now. I sure miss them.
I just can't wait too see what that Ole Ship oF Zion looks like in real life....I m so ready too ride with you Jesus!!
Boy I'm thankful that God blessed the tenor with an amazing voice.
What is the tenors name? Anybody know?
@@laneice100 his name is Garry Shepard.
Eldridge fox had such a powerful voice and you could feel god .
I am 10 and I love it so much I play it in the tub
Isa 65:14-19 Behold, MY servants shall sing for joy of heart, And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. Thanking our Savior for the precious Kingsmen!
Merri Brownwing c
"Good stuff will always be good stuff." This great old sing, telling us all about that mighty, timeless ship...and it's MOST HOLY CAPTAIN, MY SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, sailing in to one day pick me up and take me home to Heaven.....WILL ALWAYS BE GREAT STUFF!!!!!
What a blessing to my heart this morning.. Love it ..and, the Lord so much
The Old Ship of Zion, my daddy's favorite song
That's back when everyone served the lord and sang for the lord! Now days pretty much all about the money and not what it truly stands for is serving the lord. Yes alot of great singers now days but you dont hear concerts screaming and rejoicing the lord like you did back then with the kingsman because the singers arnt truly singing for all the right reasons.
One of the best renditions out there! Love these guys!
Absolutely beautiful! What a blessed song & group❤
One request: I want this song at my funeral/memorial service.
JD gives me chills every time. Such a talented singer he was
Who are you referring to? If you're talking about the Bass Singer, that's Mr. Ray Dean Reese. Also: Respectfully speaking, if you're referring to J. D. Sumner, he never sang Bass in the Kingsmen Quartet. He was associated with such acts as The Sunshine Boys, the Blackwood Brothers, J. D. Sumner and the Stamps, and The Master's Five, as well as doing Solo Albums.
Awesome everytime I hear it Gary Shepherd Ray Dean Reese and the Kingsmen harmony were the best That song is a blessing I play it very often A look into the future for a Christianity
Thank God old-time gospel
If these people don't go to heaven then there's not one they have bless my soul an feed it so many time .
amen
That tenor is incredible!
Amber Bopyd Shep used falsetto later in his career, but I like his natural tenor better.
I grew up with the kingsmen.god bless.them
The old Ship of Zion. One of the best jobs in writing a bunch music as well as this one my brother and my friend Conrad cook rest in peace Conrad.
i love this have to sing in my church my part is sweet go bass
I can remmber way back when my mom an dad was still alive my dad was a Nazarene pastor glory be to god
wonderful song done the right way
Saved with Jesus the Captain no more Sorrows and heartaches forever thank you Lord .
I was standing on the banks of the river
Looking out over life’s troubled sea
When I saw that ole ship that was sailing
Is that the ole ship of Zion I see. Its hull was bent and battered
From the storms of life I could see
Waves were rough but that ole ship kept sailing
Is that the ole ship of Zion I see. At the stern of the ship stood the captain
I could hear as he called out my name
Get on board it’s the ole ship of Zion
It will never pass this way again As I step on board I’ll be leaving
All my sorrows and heartaches behind
I’ll be safe with Jesus the captain
Sailing out on the ole ship of Zion.
😇🙏🏽🙇🏽♀️🤓🌹🕊2023 HALLELUJAH JESUS CHRIST hasn’t CHANGED one BIT 😇🙏🏽🙇🏽♀️🤓🌹🕊
Glory to God
im 24 years too late XD Awesome! :)
Spercer
God is good Old Ship of Zion
Thank God for the Old Ship of Zion.
What a group they don’t sing this way anymore. Just listen to that shouting that’s the way church should be
love to hear Mike Holcomb sing this
amen praise the lord
One of my favorite songs,
SHE IS MY FRIEND, SOMETHIMES WE HAVE ISSUES but we are here for each other ,WHEN NEEDED !!!!!!! JOSH ???????
God bless
Jesus is coming . ready or not
Chris Cox M
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Now that make u want toshout. I sing alone with them.
Yes amen yes
Great job … if you sing low you get close to the mic 🎤 the higher and more volume you lean away more 😊
I totaly love all their voices. The bass man hits those notes effortlessly. I just wish he wasn't so boastful and prideful by dragging the ending notes of each lyric so sluggish and dragging them on like that. Other wise this video is perfect! Again I love the bass dude
GOD2020
amen and amen
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Dear God please send me someone who can singnlje one of these guys.Shep sounds so good!
Kingsmen or the Southernaires-both are great groups-the Southernaires are homefolks.
amen
Amen
The Impossible Dream
Who is that little baritone standing beside the guy in the hold jacket?
If you're talking about who is standing beside Eldridge Fox, that is the late Anthony Burger.
Probably my favorite Kingsmen song. Could somebody name the Kingsmen singing above (left to right?). Thank you.
Garry Shepard, Tim Surrett, Greg Fox, Gary Dillard, Anthony Burger, Parker Jonathan, Jim Hamill, Eldridge Fox, Ray Dean Reese
There is some changing and rotating through the song, but that is the basic lineup.
Who is the tenor?
Garry Sheppard
Parker Jonathon
Who is the gentleman in the tan jacket
Eldridge Fox the long time baritone and owner
Who fit that tupe my goodness what was he thinking. Looks like his house cat is sitting on his head.
Make me want to shout.
Zach willams
Why in the world would a man want to sound like the guy singing tenor?
Jeffrey Harris He has a pure, high tenor which is quite rare and prized by many directors. You might like a different sound and there are many groups with these kinds of tenors. I found all the birds sang the same song it would be sooo boring. It is the same in with the human voice.
I love tge Kingsmen! This is my most favorite song they sang.
Amen
Amen