I've not heard anyone who could quite sing it like Kenny did. I think this is one of the most powerfully anointed songs ever given us by the Holy Spirit. Thank God for the Lighthouse.
However the story goes - Ronnie wrote it and Kenny's heavenly voice sung it and this song was what I listened to over and over again the day my Dad died and this song helped get me thru that dark day.
I been to Biloxi , Miss. on vacation before. The road along the Gulf the scenic route there is a White Light House and the road go's around it. I noticed a huge gambling boat docked in the Gulf as I passed by. After Katrina hit I wondered if that Light House made it through the storm. On the news it showed that big gambling boat beached on its side and that road washed away, but that Light House was still standing in tact.!! Jesus Is The Light House!!
Aug.1971 I got saved in Soledad Pentecostal Church of God... Don and Eleanor Smith were the Pastors...The Hinsons were singing in Salinas Valley. The Light House Album was my First Gospel Record...Today I still have this song Permanently engraved on my Heart!
The greatest song Ronny ever wrote. I love the prelude by Kenny. The answer to ALL our problems....Jesus. Thank you Hinsons for everything. I know Kenny is singing this song in Heaven to all the Saints and expecially to Jesus. Gwen
@hinsonhistory Anyone in Southern Gospel that sings has sung this song at one time or another.....It is the most beloved song in Southern Gospel history in my opinion....but The Crabb Family's Through The Fire is making gains on it.....
I praise God for annointing The Hinsons with so much talent. I praise God for giving them the words to write these songs, especially The Lighthouse. The Hinsons were so faithful to our Lord. Kenny was extremely loyal and faithful that I believe God wanted him for something special in Heaven. Thank you, Ronny and Yvonne for this great song, "The Lighthouse". God Bless You All, Gwen
What amazing is that he could have probably made millions with his voice singing secular music.. But he never have his talents to the world!!! Secular singers would kill for a voice like his... He had the perfect tone, pitch, energy, etc... But stayed true to the Lord and sang exclusively for Him! That's a powerful testimony!!!
A very young Kenny Hinson sings this in a different style on a video "Gospel Singing Jubilee-03" at 5:43 (couldn't put the link here). Kenny's vocal range was phenominal....he could sing anything. God gave him his unique voice to use for Him. Kenny chose God but more importantly, God chose Kenny. Kenny could not refuse God any more than he could refuse to eat. He was that dedicated to our lord and saviour, Jesus Christ.
Love this song takes me back to my childhood and the words are so true Jesus will always always be there for you and you need to be there for him if you not I'm so sorry for you just ask him he will come into your heart God bless you and everyone who's listening
The Hinsons are awsome....They have helped inspire the Southern Gospel group that I am in right now.......I will leave a video for you all to check out. Write back and tell me what you think.
I enjoy music by the Hinsons so much. The spirit just moves in me with every song they sing. I have enjoyed listening to them sing for years.They can really make a difference in everyone's life. In my book The Hinson's are one of the best gospel groups to ever hit the charts.l want to say thank you,for bringing us your music.
I loved the Hinsons went to all their singing's if it was not far away.Kenny was my favorite..he had an amazing voice he could have went another way but he chose to work for God..he was special..j
I've listened & loved the Hinsons since the 60s. many great groups back then, the Hemphills, Florida Boys, Vestal Goodman & the Goodmans. loved them all, but the Hinsons were anointed you could feel it! Kenny just a beaute soul God lent to us for a season then took him home! never a better voice graced a stage than his❤. Kenny still ministers to my heart every time I listen to him.
Thank you for posting Hinson music. I still have their vinyl album Lighthouse, and Prime. They are undoubtedly the finest gospel group ever. I'm 60 yrs old now, have heard a lot of music, but I never get tired of hearing them. What a spiritual strength their music has given to me in times of trouble and of blessing. This strength I speak of comes from the annointing that God Almight has placed on their music. God's power and annointing never fades or fails. Thanks for the music.
I agree that the praise and worship in our services have changed dramatically over the years. Sometimes I hear one ‘of the oldies’ and I get blessed immeasurably. Most of the time, I take time to enter in to the singing when that song ‘doesn’t grab me’.......also there are some of the songs, the current ones, which do grab me and are powerful indeed. Fortunately I play ‘my favourite Christian songs’ at home many hours a day and I get ministered to in that way. I realize that others like certain songs and we may differ. Give it time......worship in your heart anyway. Remember, it’s all about Him! 🌸🙏🦋
Sorry for people that has to live without there love ones here but there love ones that have him in their hearts. Souls and worship him are going to be so alive when u see them again amen we all are just passing. This is not our home
I was raised on southern gospel music and the blue Grass music I pray that they continue it every day. I love the Hinson Family, the Rambo's, the Happy Goodmans too.
This song is a song that my sister and I sang in church when we were growing up. My sister has since passed away 10-31-08. I love the memories I have with this song.
I think its a shame that in my own church today these songs have no place it seems in the worship service & its all about ? praise music & no hymn for the altar call? have we all gone insane ? no wonder i don't feel the spirit there anymore & some say 'well maybe its you" oh yeh, sure i'm seeking to be closer to God & its my fault now '? mmm
+jamestee007 I know what you mean, I think. The hymns don't even sound reverent, so modern they pass for secular songs. No inspiration, or feeling of holiness at all. No alter calls. Its all about giving money, planting seed and getting 10 or 20 etc. times back. Believe and receive. Such a shame.
+jamestee007 We still use the old hymns at our little country church -using the hymnals. Of course maybe that is why our church is little-but I have gone to mega churches and the music just has no soul, If you listen to the words of the new stuff-little if any mention is made of Jesus-the songs could be sung to worship any god not just THE GOD. The old hymns had messages that taught about God and Jesus, The new ones may be saying words of praise but you don't learn anything from them and like I said they could be sung to praise any god
+jamestee007 I agree there are so many hymns that are so anointed and overlooked due to the current praise & worship musicians feeling compelled to write their own praise choruses.
I can't stop listening. They were so blessed by the Lord and we were so blessed that they listened to God and followed his will and sang so beautifully for us to be reminded of the blessings of our Lord! Thank You for posting.
Hello this is Darlene i love kenny songs my son used to sing his song before he went to heaven he has been gone for 3 years and a half we will get to be with them one day
+Darlene Robles Hi Darlene. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm happy that the children of God will see their loved ones again. I used to see Hinsons when they would come to Augusta back in the 70's and 80's.
Oldies songs like this and many others has been around for years I enjoy listening to the old Songs Like This a lot of churches still around same as the old school songs I listen to them on a daily basis and it touches my heart all the way and before George Jones passed away he gave his life to God and he put a CD out is called the gospel collection if you love songs like that you can buy a CD the gospel collection and it will bless you I promise you it will God bless you all who sings all these inspiration songs
Yep. Yvonne tossed it and Kenny fished it out thinking he could do something with it. At that time, Ronny was doing most of the lead singing, but when Kenny revived the song that just wasn't working the other way, they recognized the change they needed to make and the rest is gospel music history.
Jesus Is the Lighthouse 12/12/2008 There's a lighthouse on the hillside That overlooks the sea When I'm tossed it sends out a light That I might see And the light that shines in darkness now Will safely lead me o'er If it wasn't for the lighthouse My ship would be no more (Narrative) It seems that everybody about us says Tear that old lighthouse down The big ships just don't pass this way anymore So there's no use in standing around Then my mind goes back to that one dark, stormy night When just in time, I saw the light Yes, it was the light form that old lighthouse That stands up there on the hill And I thank God for the lighthouse I owe my life to Him Jesus is the Lighthouse And from the rocks of sin He has shown a light around me That I might clearly see If it wasn't for the lighthouse Tell me where would this ship be? I thank God for the lighthouse I owe my life to Him Jesus is the Lighthouse And from the rocks of sin He has shown a light around me That I might clearly see If it wasn't for the lighthouse Tell me where would this ship be?
Gosh this brings back so many memories. The only concert I ever attended was a gospel one for the Hinsons back in 1984. I remember having their christmas album. The song called it's going to be a very scary christmas.
To 160302rs,Donnie Sumner is J.D. Sumner's nephew. He sang with the Stamps for a while and I think also during the time that the Stamps sang with Elvis.
My name is Billy Ray Brown. I sang tenor with the Hinsons between Eric and Bo, in 1984, from May-September. If anyone has any videos or pictures of me with them I would REALLY appreciate seeing them or having them. Thanks!!!
No offense to anyone, but I absolutely agree with you Diane. Donnie Sumner has one of the most powerful lead voices I have ever heard, and it was especially powerful and dramatic in the Stamps version of "The Lighthouse". Also, you should pull up on you tube, the version of JD Sumner and the Stamps doing Blessed Assurance. Again it features the powerful lead voice of Donnie.
Church's don't seem to want to get people under conviction for their sins. Because the music I hear being played and sang in church today hasn't got chance of doing that.?
Ronnie Bishop I'm glad I found my church we do the old gospel songs yet and they are based on the Bible we have a great church with a good preacher Bro. Bobby McCord He takes it right out of the Bible. if it's not in the Bible he don't teach it or preach it. He calls sin sin we had that last night. about the sin we have in our world to day and that preachers don't want to preach about sin today because of just wanting people to feel good and the money. Our church is not like that if you can give give but if you can't that's ok too . I go to the First Baptist Church of Decaturville Tn just a small town but great people there in church we drive to get there like a lot of people they drive about 50 miles or more to come to our church. That's because we love each other there and we have good followship with each other. We are looking at building our church bigger because ours is getting to small now. we had to put chairs up for people to set in. We let the children do the newer songs if they have a good message in them not the head banging stuff. Our children are very active in our church. They do a whole service for the adults the preaching and music. It is great to hear them preach God's Word. And sing God's songs. that is why we have a great church we Worship God There. not the world of sin. We follow the Bible and what it says. On sin and how to raise our children.
Yes it's been 24 years since Kenny's passing but he left a strong testimony,his music is still strong today,miss ya Kenny.
I've not heard anyone who could quite sing it like Kenny did. I think this is one of the most powerfully anointed songs ever given us by the Holy Spirit. Thank God for the Lighthouse.
this is still one of the best songs ever written!!!!
35 years later.
I love the Hinsons!!
Kenny Hinson is the reason I play Jesus music today!
Me too.
I thank God for this song. How lost would I be without Jesus. This was a great group!
Kenny had a chance to go secular, but he chose Gospel Music......He was the Best!!!
However the story goes - Ronnie wrote it and Kenny's heavenly voice sung it and this song was what I listened to over and over again the day my Dad died and this song helped get me thru that dark day.
I was introduced to The Hinsons by my sister Rita. She brought me and so many others to Jesus. She earned her wings a few years ago. 🙌👏🙏🙇
I been to Biloxi , Miss. on vacation before. The road along the Gulf the scenic route there is a White Light House and the road go's around it. I noticed a huge gambling boat docked in the Gulf as I passed by. After Katrina hit I wondered if that Light House made it through the storm. On the news it showed that big gambling boat beached on its side and that road washed away, but that Light House was still standing in tact.!! Jesus Is The Light House!!
Aug.1971 I got saved in Soledad Pentecostal Church of God... Don and Eleanor Smith were the Pastors...The Hinsons were singing in Salinas Valley. The Light House Album was my First Gospel Record...Today I still have this song Permanently engraved on my Heart!
The greatest song Ronny ever wrote. I love the prelude by Kenny. The answer to ALL our problems....Jesus. Thank you Hinsons for everything. I know Kenny is singing this song in Heaven to all the Saints and expecially to Jesus. Gwen
Thank God that Kenny chose to serve Him. He is with Him singing now unashamed of the Gospel of God.
No one can sing it like Kenny! I sure miss his singing!
@hinsonhistory Anyone in Southern Gospel that sings has sung this song at one time or another.....It is the most beloved song in Southern Gospel history in my opinion....but The Crabb Family's Through The Fire is making gains on it.....
This is the song that save my soul....Praise GOD!!!
I praise God for annointing The Hinsons with so much talent. I praise God for giving them the words to write these songs, especially The Lighthouse. The Hinsons were so faithful to our Lord. Kenny was extremely loyal and faithful that I believe God wanted him for something special in Heaven. Thank you, Ronny and Yvonne for this great song, "The Lighthouse". God Bless You All, Gwen
There'll never be another Kenny Hinson. He was the best!
My cousin is married to Ronnie Hinson....he sang the lighthouse at my uncle's funeral in May....
Praise God He found me just the right time
What a voice what a song can't stop listening to this group what a blessing to hear them love the Hinson family
I.love.this.song.The.Lighthouse
What amazing is that he could have probably made millions with his voice singing secular music.. But he never have his talents to the world!!! Secular singers would kill for a voice like his... He had the perfect tone, pitch, energy, etc... But stayed true to the Lord and sang exclusively for Him! That's a powerful testimony!!!
Jesus truly is The Lighthouse
Thank God for these old songs!!
Thank God for being willing to give me so many "second chances"!
I miss Kenny. He was a good family friend.
Beautiful!!!!!
A very young Kenny Hinson sings this in a different style on a video "Gospel Singing Jubilee-03" at 5:43 (couldn't put the link here). Kenny's vocal range was phenominal....he could sing anything. God gave him his unique voice to use for Him. Kenny chose God but more importantly, God chose Kenny. Kenny could not refuse God any more than he could refuse to eat. He was that dedicated to our lord and saviour, Jesus Christ.
Love this song takes me back to my childhood and the words are so true Jesus will always always be there for you and you need to be there for him if you not I'm so sorry for you just ask him he will come into your heart God bless you and everyone who's listening
Never before, and never again...
Love this song
We had Ronnie Hinson at our church a couple of months ago. So anointed!
The Hinsons are awsome....They have helped inspire the Southern Gospel group that I am in right now.......I will leave a video for you all to check out. Write back and tell me what you think.
I enjoy music by the Hinsons so much. The spirit just moves in me with every song they sing. I have enjoyed listening to them sing for years.They can really make a difference in everyone's life. In my book The Hinson's are one of the best gospel groups to ever hit the charts.l want to say thank you,for bringing us your music.
Can you imagine us all singing to JESUS in heaven, thank you JESUS.
Few in nashville could hope to pull off what Kenny was able to do.....period!
We had them sing at our wedding, in 1980.. They were awesome!
I grew up listening to the Hinsons. Thanks for posting this. Kenny was probably the most underated singer ever. That man could flat out sing.
lovr this song
This my favorite song of all time by my favorite gospel group of all time!
I loved the Hinsons went to all their singing's if it was not far away.Kenny was my favorite..he had an amazing voice he could have went another way but he chose to work for God..he was special..j
I've listened & loved the Hinsons since the 60s. many great groups back then, the Hemphills, Florida Boys, Vestal Goodman & the Goodmans. loved them all, but the Hinsons were anointed you could feel it! Kenny just a beaute soul God lent to us for a season then took him home! never a better voice graced a stage than his❤. Kenny still ministers to my heart every time I listen to him.
What inspiration! It’s just not done that way much anymore. Good country gospel! It don’t get any better than that.
That is a beautiful song
What a Blessing. There will never be another group like the Hinson Family. I Miss them so much. Thank You for sharing.
The crabb family
Thank you for posting Hinson music. I still have their vinyl album Lighthouse, and Prime. They are undoubtedly the finest gospel group ever. I'm 60 yrs old now, have heard a lot of music, but I never get tired of hearing them. What a spiritual strength their music has given to me in times of trouble and of blessing. This strength I speak of comes from the annointing that God Almight has placed on their music. God's power and annointing never fades or fails. Thanks for the music.
Kenny Hinson. A man who had so much to say through his music. Gone much too soon.
I believe it was song of the year....1973.
I love it!!!!
I agree that the praise and worship in our services have changed dramatically over the years. Sometimes I hear one ‘of the oldies’ and I get blessed immeasurably. Most of the time, I take time to enter in to the singing when that song ‘doesn’t grab me’.......also there are some of the songs, the current ones, which do grab me and are powerful indeed. Fortunately I play ‘my favourite Christian songs’ at home many hours a day and I get ministered to in that way. I realize that others like certain songs and we may differ. Give it time......worship in your heart anyway. Remember, it’s all about Him!
🌸🙏🦋
He is so missed today! Bet he is singing in heaven :)
Sorry for people that has to live without there love ones here but there love ones that have him in their hearts. Souls and worship him are going to be so alive when u see them again amen we all are just passing. This is not our home
I love to hear Kenny sing. I wish he was still here with us.
In my opinion, Kenny is the greatest vocalist to ever live. Thanks for sharing!
Sing it kenny
Jason crabb too
John Starnes.
My favorite song sang by the best group ever!
Beautiful...loved this group since childhood, remember Jubilee?
His words he speaks so true!
I miss these type of songs!!
God is moving on me this morning! God is so good! Ive always loved this anointed group.
Thank you so much for the Hinsons and their songs. They all bless me so much. I could listen to them all day.
GOD BLESS
MILDRED
Many groups have sung this song ,But no one can sing it better than Kenny Hinson
Bessie Bearden You are absolutely right.
he can do it best blessed to listen to this
I play their music every morning to get my day started off right, singing worship to my King, Jesus.
They were such a Blessing ...They are singing in that Heavenly Choir today..So Thankful for the Light House That Stands Up on That Hill
One of the best songs.
I met an interesting man with a common love of music and people.
thanks for this gem
I was raised on southern gospel music and the blue Grass music I pray that they continue it every day. I love the Hinson Family, the Rambo's, the Happy Goodmans too.
This song is a song that my sister and I sang in church when we were growing up. My sister has since passed away 10-31-08. I love the memories I have with this song.
i think that the LORD was great for giving us this awsome singer,who will never ever be replaced ever.can you tell that i like his singing?
Kenny and Ronnie are the best! !!
Frank Miller Uncle Larry is great too!
Ronny has such a soothing voice.
I think its a shame that in my own church today these songs have no place it seems in the worship service & its all about ? praise music & no hymn for the altar call? have we all gone insane ? no wonder i don't feel the spirit there anymore & some say 'well maybe its you" oh yeh, sure i'm seeking to be closer to God & its my fault now '? mmm
+jamestee007 I know what you mean, I think. The hymns don't even sound reverent, so modern they pass for secular songs. No inspiration, or feeling of holiness at all. No alter calls. Its all about giving money, planting seed and getting 10 or 20 etc. times back. Believe and receive. Such a shame.
+jamestee007 -Amen! Churches are not Churches anymore.
amen brother
+jamestee007 We still use the old hymns at our little country church -using the hymnals. Of course maybe that is why our church is little-but I have gone to mega churches and the music just has no soul, If you listen to the words of the new stuff-little if any mention is made of Jesus-the songs could be sung to worship any god not just THE GOD. The old hymns had messages that taught about God and Jesus, The new ones may be saying words of praise but you don't learn anything from them and like I said they could be sung to praise any god
+jamestee007 I agree there are so many hymns that are so anointed and overlooked due to the current praise & worship musicians feeling compelled to write their own praise choruses.
I'm so thankful God is leading me home, even so come Lord Jesus
Love the Hinson i have all the Hinson Songs You know Kenny love the lord by his songs
I can't stop listening. They were so blessed by the Lord and we were so blessed that they listened to God and followed his will and sang so beautifully for us to be reminded of the blessings of our Lord! Thank You for posting.
Thank you for posting these songs. I sure miss the Hinsons, especially Kenny.
That is so awesome and up lifting thank you God and thank you Kim for sharing this song with me. God bless you.
Just love this one of my favorite's
Hello this is Darlene i love kenny songs my son used to sing his song before he went to heaven he has been gone for 3 years and a half we will get to be with them one day
+Darlene Robles Hi Darlene. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm happy that the children of God will see their loved ones again. I used to see Hinsons when they would come to Augusta back in the 70's and 80's.
Oldies songs like this and many others has been around for years I enjoy listening to the old Songs Like This a lot of churches still around same as the old school songs I listen to them on a daily basis and it touches my heart all the way and before George Jones passed away he gave his life to God and he put a CD out is called the gospel collection if you love songs like that you can buy a CD the gospel collection and it will bless you I promise you it will God bless you all who sings all these inspiration songs
This is one of my "message songs"... thank you for posting this!
Anointed and their music was always talking about Jesus singers should take note.
Yep. Yvonne tossed it and Kenny fished it out thinking he could do something with it. At that time, Ronny was doing most of the lead singing, but when Kenny revived the song that just wasn't working the other way, they recognized the change they needed to make and the rest is gospel music history.
Wow,the memories from my childhood.TY for posting,i needed a good cry.
wonderful song by the henson;s
so beautiful God bless you
love the hinsons, miss kenny
Jesus Is the Lighthouse
12/12/2008
There's a lighthouse on the hillside
That overlooks the sea
When I'm tossed it sends out a light
That I might see
And the light that shines in darkness now
Will safely lead me o'er
If it wasn't for the lighthouse
My ship would be no more
(Narrative)
It seems that everybody about us says
Tear that old lighthouse down
The big ships just don't pass this way anymore
So there's no use in standing around
Then my mind goes back to that one dark, stormy night
When just in time, I saw the light
Yes, it was the light form that old lighthouse
That stands up there on the hill
And I thank God for the lighthouse
I owe my life to Him
Jesus is the Lighthouse
And from the rocks of sin
He has shown a light around me
That I might clearly see
If it wasn't for the lighthouse
Tell me where would this ship be?
I thank God for the lighthouse
I owe my life to Him
Jesus is the Lighthouse
And from the rocks of sin
He has shown a light around me
That I might clearly see
If it wasn't for the lighthouse
Tell me where would this ship be?
my late mother loved this version of this song-always bless the hinsons
Dwayne Friend and his brothers.. Harold, Bythel Friend. and Dave Gourley, to me is the best version ive every heard. from the middle 70,s..
Gosh this brings back so many memories. The only concert I ever attended was a gospel one for the Hinsons back in 1984. I remember having their christmas album. The song called it's going to be a very scary christmas.
WONDERFUL SONG WHAT WOULD WE DO W/O THE LIGHTHOUSE???
WHERE WOULD WE BE?
thats a good song gbu
I love this song. Love the message.
I Love the Hinsons. . . Precious People!
To 160302rs,Donnie Sumner is J.D. Sumner's nephew. He sang with the Stamps for a while and I think also during the time that the Stamps sang with Elvis.
bluegrass gospel
Only one Kenny Hinson!
The Hinsons due it with anointing
My name is Billy Ray Brown. I sang tenor with the Hinsons between Eric and Bo, in 1984, from May-September. If anyone has any videos or pictures of me with them I would REALLY appreciate seeing them or having them. Thanks!!!
PSML PRAISE BE THY LORD OUT THERE! ??????? HE IS A LIGHTHOUSE OF MANY COLOURS.
No offense to anyone, but I absolutely agree with you Diane. Donnie Sumner has one of the most powerful lead voices I have ever heard, and it
was especially powerful and dramatic in the Stamps version of "The Lighthouse". Also, you should pull up on you tube, the version of JD Sumner and the Stamps doing Blessed Assurance. Again it features the
powerful lead voice of Donnie.
Wow
The First Song - I sang in Public ! United Methodist Church/ Huntington West Virginia"Thank God" I can still sing -
awesome what god annoints isnt it
i am crying my eyes out because we can't listen to kenny live anymore!!!!!!!!!
amen
Church's don't seem to want to get people under conviction for their sins. Because the music I hear being played and sang in church today hasn't got chance of doing that.?
Ronnie Bishop I'm glad I found my church we do the old gospel songs yet and they are based on the Bible we have a great church with a good preacher Bro. Bobby McCord He takes it right out of the Bible. if it's not in the Bible he don't teach it or preach it. He calls sin sin we had that last night. about the sin we have in our world to day and that preachers don't want to preach about sin today because of just wanting people to feel good and the money. Our church is not like that if you can give give but if you can't that's ok too . I go to the First Baptist Church of Decaturville Tn just a small town but great people there in church we drive to get there like a lot of people they drive about 50 miles or more to come to our church. That's because we love each other there and we have good followship with each other. We are looking at building our church bigger because ours is getting to small now. we had to put chairs up for people to set in. We let the children do the newer songs if they have a good message in them not the head banging stuff. Our children are very active in our church. They do a whole service for the adults the preaching and music. It is great to hear them preach God's Word. And sing God's songs. that is why we have a great church we Worship God There. not the world of sin. We follow the Bible and what it says. On sin and how to raise our children.
Do you know how he got the idea for this song? I do! I met the man that it's about. cool story...