Ah, my childhood. Southern Gospel may not be considered "mainstream cool", but it holds a very special place in my heart, and I thank God I was raised around it.
I remember many many years ago seeing Ivan Parker and Gold City at a church here getting to see and hear them perform this song in person it was so awesome I will never ever forget it.......
To me, this was the best all round Southern Gospel Quartet to grace the stage in my life time. I went to see them many times during the 80's, and walked away every time feeling blessed and in awe. There were other great singing groups out there, and still is today, but Gold City Quartet touched my heart strings then more than ever.
I love this song. Gold City are great singers. Anything gospel warms my heart. Only music i listen to. I am ready for Jesus to come again. I have this song and listen to it several times a week.
This song makes me want to pray.. that's what gospel songs should do, bring a heart of worship. To feed feelgood emotions is dangerous when we walk by faith and not feelings. I happen to love this song. Brothers and sisters I encourage you all to establish a sincere faith prayer life as best as you can, when this life is over there will be no "do overs"
One day every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!! What a day that will be when that Eastern sky splits open and we see our Savior in all his glory!!
there is so much going on in this world, I feel the time is almost near, Praise his holy name I am ready to meet him in the air, If we never meet here on earth I will meet you in heaven greeting you with a hug and a smile
i would love to know who the 56 people are who disliked this because they need a little jesus in there lives! I've loved this song since i was 7 years old when i first heard it
Arguably the original recording of this song since it was the #1 song on the Southern Gospel charts for 14 months. Any song that is #1 on its' charts for 14 months is special. Many great versions but this is the best.
This is wonderful. I saw them all the time when I was a teenager. They came to Charelston SC all the time. But I do like the older songs with Ivan and Brian. If anyone has the older songs please post. I dont have my old tapes anymore.
I have 3 cds of these guys. I can truly say I listen to all kinds of Christian music. If it praises God and lifts up Jesus, it's all good. These guys are incredible!
Randy Knaps & Joseph Larson both sing this one beautifully. Joseph's version is on TH-cam I think but I can't find Randy Knaps yet. Michael English's version is good also. Randy is my fav b/c he has so much soul & cajun in his voice. His voice is God given.
“Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And then He will send His angels, and gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven.” Mark 13:26-27 The world will see the Son coming in the clouds with great power and glory. (Mark 13:26-27) His Second Coming will begin when angels gather the dead in Christ. (Mat. 24:30-31, 1 Thes. 4:14-16) Then, in a moment, they will catch up alive believers on earth. (1 Thes. 4:17) His bride will be taken before the throne of God in heaven. (Rev. 7:9-17; 21:9-10) (Chart: Second Coming)
Midnight Cry what a song,,I pray for all of u,,Romans 10: 13 for who soever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved,,Romans 10:9-11 That if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that the Lord hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved,,,ect; the Bible plainly explains it,, People Need The Lord,,,God Bless You
Thank You for posting this...I was searching for "Jesus Coming back Soon" songs and this came up...and I recognized the Venue, and the Camera Work (Mine) Yes, I ran camera on this concert in 1987 at Heritage USA
If I'm not mistaken this was recorded at the old Heritage Village which was part of Jim & Tammy Bakker's empire. At least the front looks like the stage where the Kingsmen recorded an entire concert in 87
I saw Gold City Live around 1987. It was before they released this song. I think was their greatest line up of singers. Brian Free has always been one of my favorite Tenors. He sang the Squire Parson song "Greatest Of All Miracles" that night, and I've never heard it sung better. Thanks for posting this video.
Is Ivan Parker the lead singer in this video? As I read along the comment thread, this may be him. I used to watch and listen to lots of Southern Gospel Music on a country music channel on Saturdays during the last half of the 1980s.
When I was just a young girl ( under the age of 5 ) I really thought that the man who sang the highest was a woman singing! It was only when I finally saw them in concert I found out it was an all-man group.
i do not believe in a pre-tribulation rapture but i do love this song. that last Trump we will all be changed. what a time to live. Jeremiah desired to live to see this. no end of world only the rudiments. a new aion(age)!
I know you are right. I have a deep singing voice but I can't get as low as Tim does. That voice is sure a blessing to this type of music. Keep on singing Tim.
God's children is crying come Lord Jesus ..is mercy is so great that he is giving all mankind every opportunity to be saved..AND I WANT TO BE IN THAT NUMBER WHEN HIS SAINTS GO MARCHING IN..😁
"The Beast must war against the saints before the resurrection of overcomers at the coming of the Son of Man! Are you ready to get the victory over the Man of Sin before going home?" Prophecy Teacher Paul Bortolazzo
I love this song! I'm singing it for church this morning! It's nice to have the soundtrack with all the guys singing behind me and me taking Ivan's place! lol One of my all time favorite songs sung by an amazing line up!
I remember a joint G.C. and Kingsmen Qt performance in Anniston about that time. The Kingsmen's bus broke down so G.C. did another set so the fans would get a full show. They were gracious and there for ministry. After the show, they stayed for over an hour to sign autographs, shook hands and talked SGM with everyone. As I recall, they offered a 4-tape special for $5. Our staff at my computer store wore those tapes out, and we all enjoyed singing with the best gospel quartet each day.
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"Midnight Cry" never ceases to bring tears to my eyes!
Ah, my childhood. Southern Gospel may not be considered "mainstream cool", but it holds a very special place in my heart, and I thank God I was raised around it.
I love it!
Nothing like it!
amen
My dad sang bass for a quartet in Canada. Didn’t appreciate it then. I do now.
Amen its a prime example of Raise ur children in the way they should go & they will never depart from it...Its so true Im living proof of that...
There has never been a finer vocal blend than these men ever! Hallelujah!
LOVE this song....so glad I am saved and a Christian so I can look forward to going to Heaven when HE does come...
This song brings back memories of my childhood and my grandmother. She left us in 2005.
My favorite version of this song. I've not heard anyone do it better. Just beautiful!
This song really gives me cold chills I'm glad I'M SEALED TILL THE DAY OF REDEMPTION
Hallelujah ! One day we will be going home when jesus calls us home !
I remember many many years ago seeing Ivan Parker and Gold City at a church here getting to see and hear them perform this song in person it was so awesome I will never ever forget it.......
To me, this was the best all round Southern Gospel Quartet to grace the stage in my life time. I went to see them many times during the 80's, and walked away every time feeling blessed and in awe. There were other great singing groups out there, and still is today, but Gold City Quartet touched my heart strings then more than ever.
lucky you
Even so, come Lord Jesus. What a glorious day that will be.
The best version of this song ever. Ivan Parker did a wonderful job. Glad I found this.
I love it too with Ivan. Also though Michael English has a good version as well
Absolutely.. Amen. Seen them live... Fantastic.
the greatest gospel group ever !! Elvis would of loved them !!
Amen!
Gold City, my most favorite gospel band, love them!
wow,gave me goose bumps...thanks for this beautiful dose of heavenly music
Thank you for sharing this this is my absolute favorite song I love this especially when Ivan Parker was with them and they were all together.
wish I could have seen them in person
This is one of my favorite songs. I worked with these boys on promotions during this time. . Played it and still praying and listening.
All I can say to that song is, "WOW". Even so, Come Lord Jesus.
I love this song. Gold City are great singers. Anything gospel warms my heart. Only music i listen to. I am ready for Jesus to come again. I have this song and listen to it several times a week.
+linda girtman ME TOO!
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Y'all. Sre right 3:15
Beautiful..How exciting. wow What a beautiful gifted.voice Our Father has given unto you. PRAISE GOD
Tim Riley has one of the clearest bass voices that I have ever heard
So does Philip Holcomb of The Inspirations and Richard Sterban with The Oak Ridge Boys. They're so low they rattle the walls.
I can't wait! When Gabriel sounds his trumpet! I am waiting for the Lord's return, and this will take place soon! Are you ready?
Jennifer Gregory amen
Beast comes first? Are you ready?
This song makes me want to pray.. that's what gospel songs should do, bring a heart of worship. To feed feelgood emotions is dangerous when we walk by faith and not feelings. I happen to love this song.
Brothers and sisters I encourage you all to establish a sincere faith prayer life as best as you can, when this life is over there will be no "do overs"
Wow!! I never knew that Brian Free and Ivan Parker were part of Gold City. That is cool.
I think a lot of people forget about of John Starnes because of his affiliation with Jimmy Lee Swaggert.
One day every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!! What a day that will be when that Eastern sky splits open and we see our Savior in all his glory!!
What a powerful song..like most southern gospel..lyrics
right from the Bible!!
This song is so loved by my husband and I. It is our reminder that Christ will be returning.
We shall surely be changed. Alleluia what a day that will be. Oh bless the Lord.
Praise his Holy Name its any day not sister Cassian I am looking forward to meeting all my brothers and sister in Christ
Amen Brother Daniel. Amen
there is so much going on in this world, I feel the time is almost near, Praise his holy name I am ready to meet him in the air, If we never meet here on earth I will meet you in heaven greeting you with a hug and a smile
Don't delay much longer Lord, this world is falling apart fast
i would love to know who the 56 people are who disliked this because they need a little jesus in there lives! I've loved this song since i was 7 years old when i first heard it
+Ross Hicks I absolutely agree with you on this song. I was 16 in 1987 when I heard it for the first time. I've loved it, and Gold City ever since.
He coming some
They do not appreciate Quartet music at it's best.
The bass got a little rattley for a bit. Song is full of chill bumps
I grew up on this. The spirit is hiting me really hard right now. Thank you Jesus!!!!!!!😭
The Spirit and the Bride say, Come, Lord Jesus, Come!!! Rev 22:17. Hallelujah, Thank You Lord!!!
Thanks for sharing. Such a beautiful song... and the harmony from this particular group just can't be beat!
Arguably the original recording of this song since it was the #1 song on the Southern Gospel charts for 14 months. Any song that is #1 on its' charts for 14 months is special. Many great versions but this is the best.
Of all the groups in Southern Gospel music, this one was the absolute best sounding!
This is wonderful. I saw them all the time when I was a teenager. They came to Charelston SC all the time. But I do like the older songs with Ivan and Brian. If anyone has the older songs please post. I dont have my old tapes anymore.
I have 3 cds of these guys. I can truly say I listen to all kinds of Christian music. If it praises God and lifts up Jesus, it's all good. These guys are incredible!
I love this song. Jesus is coming again, and what a day that will be!
Gold City, Kingsmen and Cathedals were of the 3 most popular groups in SG music during the 70s up until the 90s
I cannot wait to hear Jesus calling His Children Home. And to see loved ones who are waiting for me.
No one does it better than Ivan parker.
yes!!!! I agree, this is his song. Nobody sings it any better!
i disagree. the one with jason crabb is better. the words never lose meaning tho no matter who sings them
i disagree. the one with jason crabb is better. the words never lose meaning tho no matter who sings them
Randy Knaps & Joseph Larson both sing this one beautifully. Joseph's version is on TH-cam I think but I can't find Randy Knaps yet. Michael English's version is good also. Randy is my fav b/c he has so much soul & cajun in his voice. His voice is God given.
Hannah Martin
How could anyone not like this song?
Saw them in Waycross ,Ga thirty years ago.
Still good as ever.
Love you all.
See them all the time now in concerts.
Mildred72
This was my Husband's favorite song I had it sang at his funeral.
cheryl allen this is my favorite song too
I had I played at my mom's too.
“Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And then He will send His angels, and gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven.” Mark 13:26-27
The world will see the Son coming in the clouds with great power and glory. (Mark 13:26-27) His Second Coming will begin when angels gather the dead in Christ. (Mat. 24:30-31, 1 Thes. 4:14-16) Then, in a moment, they will catch up alive believers on earth. (1 Thes. 4:17) His bride will be taken before the throne of God in heaven. (Rev. 7:9-17; 21:9-10) (Chart: Second Coming)
HALLELUJAH!!!
I can almost hear Father, say Son go get my children!!!!!!!! AMEN GLORY TO THE KING OF KINGS!!!!!!!!!
This is an awesome song and Gold City definitely does awesome on it!
Absolutely fantastic. It's an ancient song bat even so beautiful. I enjoy it very, very much. Cleibe Palone - From Brazil.
Beautiful song. One of my favorite.
I am looking forward to seeing these four sing together in heaven
amen im ready for that day when we will behold the master and be at the feet of jesus amen!!!
When I began as a radio jock @ WYNI in Monroeville, AL with Jim DeWitt this was one of my favorite song. I still love this song.
this group made me start listening too gospel quartets they the best
I love this song absolutely my favorite !
Most churches dont sing this great music anymore. So sad this generation is going to miss out
I love this song very touching and moving. Makes you think and comtemplate what heaven is going to be like
I met Ivan Parker at the beach in 1987-He is so humble! Very much a Godly man!
THIS SONG AND WHEN HE REACHED DOWN HIS HAND ARE 2 OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES
I’m so glad to see that I have a great day when I get to hear this song
Midnight Cry what a song,,I pray for all of u,,Romans 10: 13 for who soever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved,,Romans 10:9-11 That if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that the Lord hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved,,,ect; the Bible plainly explains it,, People Need The Lord,,,God Bless You
Amen!
Thank You for posting this...I was searching for "Jesus Coming back Soon" songs and this came up...and I recognized the Venue, and the Camera Work (Mine)
Yes, I ran camera on this concert in 1987 at Heritage USA
i cried the first time i heard this song. so beautiful.
This is my favorite gold city song
Love Gold City
Love this song
i can almost see it all
Seems that the midnight cry COULD happen soon. People if you're not ready, make Jesus the Lord of your life today, don't wait.
Your excellent right
My favorite version of this song!! Thanks for posting it!!
If I'm not mistaken this was recorded at the old Heritage Village which was part of Jim & Tammy Bakker's empire. At least the front looks like the stage where the Kingsmen recorded an entire concert in 87
Possibly the very best Gold City lineup.
This song sends my heart straight to Jesus and pray..."Come Lord Jesus" take us out of this world.
I LOVE THIS SONG AND LOOK FORWARD TO HIS COMING!
I saw Gold City Live around 1987. It was before they released this song. I think was their greatest line up of singers. Brian Free has always been one of my favorite Tenors. He sang the Squire Parson song "Greatest Of All Miracles" that night, and I've never heard it sung better. Thanks for posting this video.
loved his voice but I could not always understand his words have several songs that he sang lead on and never could figure out all words
Is Ivan Parker the lead singer in this video? As I read along the comment thread, this may be him. I used to watch and listen to lots of Southern Gospel Music on a country music channel on Saturdays during the last half of the 1980s.
Yes
the sign are being fulfilled every day he is about to come get us soon
Love his voice....
this was the line up i first heard, when I fell in love with Gold City. my late mom loved Ivan and so did her best friend whoes Lps inheirated
"Even so come quickly Lord Jesus" Rev 22:20
What a beautiful song by a fantastic group lead by Ivan-powerful and pleasing. Thank you so much for uploading this gem.
Wonderful I just want to sing too
Very well done. Thanks for sharing.
Their music is truly a blessing .
Think Hard Brothers and Sisters.Peace and Love to all. Thanks for Great Video.
I cant wait to hear them in heaven ...
When I was just a young girl ( under the age of 5 ) I really thought that the man who sang the highest was a woman singing! It was only when I finally saw them in concert I found out it was an all-man group.
Same. My dad played gospel in his car sometimes and I always asked is that a girl lol.
This song is more true today than ever before!!!
Midnight Cry Ivan Parker is so fitting for his voice also for this time!
The Bible is almost fulfilled. My Pastor at a chuch I attended sang this and you could hear him all over Middlebrook Pike in Knoxville
i do not believe in a pre-tribulation rapture but i do love this song. that last Trump we will all be changed. what a time to live. Jeremiah desired to live to see this. no end of world only the rudiments. a new aion(age)!
I know you are right. I have a deep singing voice but I can't get as low as Tim does. That voice is sure a blessing to this type of music. Keep on singing Tim.
God's children is crying come Lord Jesus ..is mercy is so great that he is giving all mankind every opportunity to be saved..AND I WANT TO BE IN THAT NUMBER WHEN HIS SAINTS GO MARCHING IN..😁
Amazing song! What a wonderful Hope we have because of our Father's Son! :)
"The Beast must war against the saints before the resurrection of overcomers at the coming of the Son of Man! Are you ready to get the victory over the Man of Sin before going home?" Prophecy Teacher Paul Bortolazzo
this is just one of my favorite songs and to be honest sometimes i cry ;)
Praise The Lord.
I love this song
Tim Riley... oh my goodness gracious...
I love this song! I'm singing it for church this morning! It's nice to have the soundtrack with all the guys singing behind me and me taking Ivan's place! lol One of my all time favorite songs sung by an amazing line up!
Ivan Parker is magnificent
I love it. I love this group.
All the drought and crop failures happened to Judah as part of the judgement too.
Could be now could be years away. Come Lord.
I remember a joint G.C. and Kingsmen Qt performance in Anniston about that time. The Kingsmen's bus broke down so G.C. did another set so the fans would get a full show. They were gracious and there for ministry. After the show, they stayed for over an hour to sign autographs, shook hands and talked SGM with everyone. As I recall, they offered a 4-tape special for $5. Our staff at my computer store wore those tapes out, and we all enjoyed singing with the best gospel quartet each day.
My favorite rendition of Midnight Cry.