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
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
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!!!)
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.
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...
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!!!!!
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
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.
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.
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 !!!
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 :)
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"
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!!!
“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.
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.
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.
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
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!!!!!
@ 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"
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.
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.
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!
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.
"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.
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
+David E Ferguson Sr Awesome!! I pray you continue in your walk, you'll be blessed!
Thank you Dana
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!
+Dana Joyner /
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!!!)
This woman's intro on this song is so wise and powerful, along
With the song itself being so powerful!, God bless Odetta!!
HAIL SATAN! 🤘
@@RealLifeZatoichi you sad sicko. Have fun in your cesspool of toxicity I guess./
What a voice. What a human being.
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.
Me too!!his voice is so strong and warm and sincere....mmmhh!!!
I'm not a religious person but this, and many gospel songs, always lift me. Odetta was one in a million.
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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…
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How can any human being not like this?
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...
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!!!!!
The holy spirit is fake.
Bob Joe you're fake. Boom.
Bob Joy e and
Amen!
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.
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
From the time I was a child, singing this song and listening to versions of it, I still love this to this day!
What a presence?, what a voice,? A wonderful human being, she does not get enough credit for her contributions.
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.
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.
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!
Crying as I listen to it...bless The Lord o my soul!
Ms. Todd, I don't see how anyone could give this a thumbs down either! I worship Odetta. May she rest in peace.
I'm not religious or anything but this persons voice kicks ass
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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.
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
“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
Her voice is so Beatiful and she's so talented, I love this.
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 75yo Aussie fan.
GOD---She was incredible.
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)
I was thinking about this exact verse googled it and wow, how awesome it is to shine light into the darkness.
Amen CptPhillip11!!! Amen!!!
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 !!!
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 :)
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"
Georgiahomesweethome maybe she’s thinking about you today! ♥️
I pray Your Light Is Still Brightly Shining this day. And Our Heavenly Fathers Blessings ♡& Favor👑 unto you.
Numbers 6:25-26
Gospel, jazz, and blues in a happy blend...
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine! Hallelujah and Amen! 🙏🏽✝️🙌🏽🙏🏽✝️🙌🏽
U are the bravest women to sing this thank u dear lord praise God 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
This is a wonderful song sung by a wonderful woman God bless Odessa!!;
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!!!
Always in my heart! May her memory be a blessing!
“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.
..in awe speechless Praise you Father
wat a beautiful human this woman is
My mother loved this song she whould sing it often, its a anthem for all of humanity !!
Don't shrink your shine. 💖✨
Never! 💖
I drink my shine...
"This little light of mine ~ I'm let it Shine" .... glowing !
I get chills, especially with this one. Thank You, Blessings!
I just wanna say ty God and Jesus for bringing me to this wonderful place just ty
I love this song it gives me such charge when I hear it. Thank you for shring
everybody's gravitating up the mountain even if they do not know it the top is love and bliss
Iam still listening to this 🎵 🎶 🎵 🎶 it gives me strength every time I hear! So when iam feeling down this Lifts me❤❤
Thank you Lord for making me a more merciful and appreciative, and helping me even though I'm a dinner not deserving, amen!!!
Valued & cherished. Thank you beautiful soul.
May God’s light shine in and through us as we trek through 2022
I need to listen to this every day!
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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.
Amen. God's glory is beautiful. Praise be to the most high! Bless you all. Love one another!
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.
So true!!
Except the creators message but not him... That's like thanking the Apple and cursing the appletree....
I think that's very smart even though I don't agree with u on God not existing
Me too I replaced God with science
+april johnson You meant "accept" not "except". And that's a ridiculous example, no one thinks apple trees don't exist.
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a 72yo Aussie fan.
One of my favorite songs....let the light shine through jesus....amen ! :-)
Marianne Williamson!!!! On my fridge, and here I am reminded to read it each and every day
She is speaking directly to you Shanise and Layla❤🌞✝️ You both should be singing this !!!
I am keeping this Forever. Thanks for your Gift.
More than ever. We must shine on!
LET IT SHINE Wherever you find yourself.
today is your day- shine your light of love on all folks- make a difference- love to all
Un magnifique chant Gospel précédé d'un magnifique message. Bonne écoute!
This woman was wonderful , she was very wise, god bless her!!
I remember singing this in preschool🙀
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
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
It is People like YOU! THAT Makes My Light Shine>
This is such a beautiful song I cry every time I hear it, what a lovely lady.
God showed me this song this morning thankyou! I love the qoute also God bless you for posting this Glory to God
made my day glow! changed a dark moment and brought light!, thank you
Splendid voice and Soul!
The intro is an important message. Beautiful!
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!!!!!
Odetta, thank you. Your words came at a needed time for me.
@ 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"
Amen ! Deep thoughts this morning ! To forgive to be forgiven! And the blood of Jesus!
beautiful. thank you.
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.
I needed those words and song.
thank you beautiful odetta. youre royalty in my book
Bless you, always, Miss Odetta 💗
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.
Love!
2020 Words for this world and its only going together, all have to Shine not only some
Just as I found you the first time,makes me be me
Glory to God!!! Halleluyahhhhhh
my daughter used to sing this song in preschool ~ I love it so much!
beautiful spoken message
All Glory To The Lord God Almighty ❤
To soul sisters and brothers everywhere around the globe!!!
👏👏🎵🎶 I like this version🌟
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!
Simply wonderful xx
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.
Glenda Todd.. You are Exactly Right!
“Give light and people will find the way.” - Ella Baker
👍👍💓💙💓😢 what a woman ❣️❣️❣️❣️
"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.
Yes I like too dance....wow... Beautiful
love this song
Wonderful music - and wonderful intro quote from Marianne Williamson! Thank you for sharing the light!
YES! Let it Shine ... Thank You
musica immortale....artista immortale!!! grande!!!
What a voice 🙏🙏 powerful message
So beautiful and true. I love her.