I miss Rev Cleveland so very much. I grew up in his church listening to my aunts sing in the choir. Rev Cleveland baptized me. I love coming back to RUclips to listen and remember the sermons and watching the women fall out all over the church from his preaching and singling. RIP James Cleveland!
These are the songs that brought inspiration and freedom, deliverance and hope to those who went to church seeking answers. This is real church music that we need to revive again. Thank you Rev. Cleveland for giving us the gospel through song. Rest in the arms of the Lord.
Me to James.... No matter what any one has to say about James Cleveland he still did what God call him to do for the people the seek god music, words, and love. So I say who ever is not with SIN, please cast the first stone to James Cleveland pass. R. I. P. Sweet rest.
I was in elementary school when I first heard this song. It had the original ending, but I loved it. I was not in the church then. Don't think I had ever been, but I started asking my mama to go to church.She would get up, get me dressed to go, and watch me walk to church, but she only went with me 3 times in my life. I didn't join a church until I was grown, but I always believed in Jesus and God,
Rev Cleveland had his choirs S C H O O L E D!!!! Change key on the last chord boy. And i love Revs signature having the solo soprano hit the high note. Ooooooo weeee, sends me.
After, almost twenty five years James Cleveland, blow as it were the dust off his Old "Peace Be Still" recording with the Angelic Choir (Vol 3). This Just goes to show that good music will always stand the test of time. Rest in PEACE James.
614Gem, you are so right. It was good enough for our grandparents and theirs, and it is still good for us in the 21st Century. Praise God for Peace in the midst of the storm.
It's so nice to read all these nice things people have to say about my Pastor, The Great Reverend James Cleveland. He was my Pastor for 22 years and he taught me to serve God with all my heart, all my soul, all my mind and all my strength. That high voice that someoone mentioned is Cleo Kennedy.
It was all so angelic...couldn't help but be so spiritually moved. i commend his expertise with all choirs that he worked during his life. The beauty of altos, sopranos, etc. all voice levels blending in as ONE. that's what real music is about. I can't sing but my ears havealways been trained to recognize and identify GOOD singing. The man was a pure genius!!!
This when real heartfelt, soul moving music was made. You and feel the spirit of God in every word. There is just a joy that takes me back to where I met the Lord. Its the songs that reminds us the God's still got it all covered.
NEWSFLASH - James was a MAN, with flaws just like the rest of us. Still, this man was sincere in his praise and love for God. He wrote more than 500 songs of praise to God. He started a workshop to develop and mentor individuals singing God's praise. Now for all those who like to gossip and keep up mess, I say Peace Be Still.
That Monday night at West Angeles COGIC, Los Angels, CA is one of my fondest memories. My brother Carl singing in the tenor section @3:46 says "Yeah!" to confirm whenever the Lord says peace there will be peace be still.
Memories are what God gives us to make it through whatever it is we are going through. I have remembered and made it through...thank God for Rev. James Cleveland and all the others who gave and continue to give good ole' traditional gospel...it lives in the soul for it continues to move us each time with hear it with the ear and hear it in our hearts. May peace be still for you my sisters and brothers in Christ. It did my heart good to hear this...its been a long time...
Jesus! This man can uplift the spirit and make the dead feel it. Others sound good or ok when they sing this song-but James has his signature (alone) on this one-he makes you stop in your tracks-feel it in your bones-and want God in ALL parts of your life.
This man was a legend. Rev. Cleveland came to the Bahamas in the early 80's he and Shirley Caesar and tore up Paradise Island. Men like him paved the way for many of the artist we hear and especially see today, thanks to all the media technology they take advantage of. I wish I could see more of these people, you know those real artists from the old school.
Isn't it amazing how God blesses us with memories to get us through the times we wouldn't be able to get through if it wasn't for memories...thank God for Rev. James Cleveland and all the others who gave and give traditional gospel music for it feeds the soul...it nourishes us when we're alone with our sadness...allow Him to give you peace in your time of need...He brought me through...I have never forgotten...
omg i remember this!!! i been thinking about this clip. this was on bobby jones gospel. this was 2 years before i got saved and filled with the holy ghost. i remember on that sunday morning me and my grandmother was watching this before church. and for 2 years i was wondering what kind of peace they were talking about. imagine a 10 year old thinking like that, but if you knew the life i was living at 10. if you knew the demons that were chasing me at 10!!!! then you would understand. I GOT PEACE
@614Gem Exactly!!...got me thru the friggin' 1980's!!!!!....got saved in 83....forget my grampa!!...Im only 49!!!!,,,,still play my old savoy records!!
the comments about Mr. Cleveland's life style are cruel and uncalled for. Let him that is without sin cast the first stone. This man Is A TRUE LEGEND! He IS A AN ICON IN AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC HISTORY.His contibutions to the church probably out weigh anything that any of you bloggers have ever done!
I thank everybody for their comments and opinions but I decided to disable the comments so that people around the world can be ministered to by this song and know that God will bring PEACE in the midst of life's storms and difficulties. God Bless Ya.
Now this is that soul stirrin gospel music! This is the music that got your grandparents and their parents through those storms of life. Ain't nothing like a old gospel spiritual.
I remember that Rev. James Cleveland was the Gospel King. I was young 8 years old and I could remember can't wait until I see him in concert. I got the opportunity to see him in Mobile Ala he was so awesome I remember it like it was yesterday. He brought the house down. RIP Man of God
Rev. James Cleveland is one of a kind. He was a gift to the church and no one can sing this like Rev. Cleveland and his choir: Rev. Michael Capps, Ph.D
Peace! Be Still, It does not matter if you destroy the messager, or reward the messager, just be sure YOU DON'T IGNORE the message! Peace is a command! Be still is a command! Let God work it out for James, YOU, and ME!
Wow this brings back memories. I grew up listening to him. Sunday morning radio that played gospel all day. These are the songs that will keep you encouraged.
These ignorant people don't have a clue as to what they speak of. I too can say that REV. Cleveland was one of the most spiritual men I have ever met, And I met him early in life and hung out at cornerstone from the days over on Washington to Western. After then I NEVER listened to what anyone HATEFUL ungodly person had to say about a man NONE OF THEM KNEW. What's ironic is that after all these years you never hear bad from those who KNEW THE MAN.
This has always been my Mother's favorite gospel song. I often remember the times she lead the choir singing this at Mitchell Tabernacle in Fireworks Station, Illinois now known as Alorton.
thell the storm lord for me peace be still i remember this song from my childhood over 30 years ago gosple song are not the same anymore but god is stll the same thank you lord for saving me PEACE BE STILL!!!!!!!!
That's what you ought to say to every storm (physical or personal challenge) in your life: PEACE BE STILL; cease and dismiss; stop--no more! But know who your authority is b/c the enemy does not listen to just anyone...
this is what I'm talknig about when I say 'celestial music' I can't find a better Gospel music, better chorus lines, better harmonizations beside rev J Cleveland music
Reminds me of James Brown! The Music is Directly controlled directed, created and regulated, Through James Cleveland and James Brown, seemingly more than other Leaders!
I miss Rev Cleveland so very much. I grew up in his church listening to my aunts sing in the choir. Rev Cleveland baptized me. I love coming back to RUclips to listen and remember the sermons and watching the women fall out all over the church from his preaching and singling. RIP James Cleveland!
God,we need songs like this more and more
Rev James Cleaveland is one of my favorite gospel singers. R.I.P
These are the songs that brought inspiration and freedom, deliverance and hope to those who went to church seeking answers. This is real church music that we need to revive again. Thank you Rev. Cleveland for giving us the gospel through song. Rest in the arms of the Lord.
Me to James.... No matter what any one has to say about James Cleveland he still did what God call him to do for the people the seek god music, words, and love. So I say who ever is not with SIN, please cast the first stone to James Cleveland pass. R. I. P. Sweet rest.
Beautiful
I was in elementary school when I first heard this song. It had the original ending, but I loved it. I was not in the church then. Don't think I had ever been, but I started asking my mama to go to church.She would get up, get me dressed to go, and watch me walk to church, but she only went with me 3 times in my life. I didn't join a church until I was grown, but I always believed in Jesus and God,
Rev Cleveland had his choirs S C H O O L E D!!!!
Change key on the last chord boy. And i love Revs signature having the solo soprano hit the high note. Ooooooo weeee, sends me.
these the kind of songs u need when u going through something
When my soul needs uplifting......I listen to him singing............
The King of Gospel... never another like him.
I love this kind of music... An old soul here too and im 28.
After, almost twenty five years James Cleveland, blow as it were the dust off his Old "Peace Be Still" recording with the Angelic Choir (Vol 3). This Just goes to show that good music will always stand the test of time. Rest in PEACE James.
614Gem, you are so right. It was good enough for our grandparents and theirs, and it is still good for us in the 21st Century. Praise God for Peace in the midst of the storm.
And thats why he was and is some 30 years after this STILL THE KING.
#hatersbegone
Now THIS is the way the Word in song should be ministered, with POWER!
It's so nice to read all these nice things people have to say about my Pastor, The Great Reverend James Cleveland. He was my Pastor for 22 years and he taught me to serve God with all my heart, all my soul, all my mind and all my strength. That high voice that someoone mentioned is Cleo Kennedy.
Yes, Peace Be Still! Devil, U do not belong here, & I have nothing that belongs 2 U...... I belong 2 The Lord! Hallelujah!
THIS MAN HAS AWAYS MOVED MY SPIRIT!!!! NOBODY DID IT LIKE REV. JAMES CLEVELAND!! RESTING IN PEACE
It was all so angelic...couldn't help but be so spiritually moved. i commend his expertise with all choirs that he worked during his life. The beauty of altos, sopranos, etc. all voice levels blending in as ONE. that's what real music is about. I can't sing but my ears havealways been trained to recognize and identify GOOD singing. The man was a pure genius!!!
This when real heartfelt, soul moving music was made. You and feel the spirit of God in every word. There is just a joy that takes me back to where I met the Lord. Its the songs that reminds us the God's still got it all covered.
NEWSFLASH - James was a MAN, with flaws just like the rest of us. Still, this man was sincere in his praise and love for God. He wrote more than 500 songs of praise to God. He started a workshop to develop and mentor individuals singing God's praise. Now for all those who like to gossip and keep up mess, I say Peace Be Still.
This song got me through some very hard times, when things got of hnd and trouble was brewing all around me, I would sing this song.......
That Monday night at West Angeles COGIC, Los Angels, CA is one of my fondest memories. My brother Carl singing in the tenor section @3:46 says "Yeah!" to confirm whenever the Lord says peace there will be peace be still.
M.D. jgvhahhhbsbbvv
West Angeles home of the great Nikki Potts! BEST THING ON CRENSHAW!!
i WAS BROUGHT UP LISTENING TO Rev. James CLEVELAND WITH MY GREAT
GRANDMOTHER. He has such power in his voice. i love to listen to him
Shhhhhh Peace be still and hear the voice of God in your storms
Memories are what God gives us to make it through whatever it is we are going through. I have remembered and made it through...thank God for Rev. James Cleveland and all the others who gave and continue to give good ole' traditional gospel...it lives in the soul for it continues to move us each time with hear it with the ear and hear it in our hearts. May peace be still for you my sisters and brothers in Christ. It did my heart good to hear this...its been a long time...
Jesus! This man can
uplift the spirit and make
the dead feel it. Others
sound good or ok when
they sing this song-but
James has his signature
(alone) on this one-he
makes you stop in your
tracks-feel it in your
bones-and want God
in ALL parts of your
life.
I agree and I'm from that generation....Nothing Like It!
This man was a legend. Rev. Cleveland came to the Bahamas in the early 80's he and Shirley Caesar and tore up Paradise Island. Men like him paved the way for many of the artist we hear and especially see today, thanks to all the media technology they take advantage of. I wish I could see more of these people, you know those real artists from the old school.
such a powerful song...james did it like no one else....
Isn't it amazing how God blesses us with memories to get us through the times we wouldn't be able to get through if it wasn't for memories...thank God for Rev. James Cleveland and all the others who gave and give traditional gospel music for it feeds the soul...it nourishes us when we're alone with our sadness...allow Him to give you peace in your time of need...He brought me through...I have never forgotten...
God give use jewels for only a moment! amen
Rev. Cleveland is truly divinely talented and continues to inspires even today. I cannot recall my childhood without hearing his songs.
omg i remember this!!! i been thinking about this clip. this was on bobby jones gospel. this was 2 years before i got saved and filled with the holy ghost. i remember on that sunday morning me and my grandmother was watching this before church. and for 2 years i was wondering what kind of peace they were talking about. imagine a 10 year old thinking like that, but if you knew the life i was living at 10. if you knew the demons that were chasing me at 10!!!! then you would understand. I GOT PEACE
Peace is so essential t my life-Jesus gives peace!
I just love Re.James Cleveland Song, When I am down I just Play he's Songs and I get Better and keep going because God will make a way. :)
I agree with you
Oh Yes!
@614Gem Exactly!!...got me thru the friggin' 1980's!!!!!....got saved in 83....forget my grampa!!...Im only 49!!!!,,,,still play my old savoy records!!
This peace is what the believer experience when God steps in and radically revolutionize your thinking and life. Peace that passeth all understanding
This clip shows James Cleveland at his best.
the comments about Mr. Cleveland's life style are cruel and uncalled for. Let him that is without sin cast the first stone. This man Is A TRUE LEGEND! He IS A AN ICON IN AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC HISTORY.His contibutions to the church probably out weigh anything that any of you bloggers have ever done!
I thank everybody for their comments and opinions but I decided to disable the comments so that people around the world can be ministered to by this song and know that God will bring PEACE in the midst of life's storms and difficulties.
God Bless Ya.
he was one of a kind for the 19th Century. He was an original and not a fake.
praise the lord truly a solder for the lord.
RIP Rev James Cleveland This My Favorite Song Peace Be Still!
one of the greatest gospel artist of all time. He will ever remain the King of Gospel
Now this is that soul stirrin gospel music! This is the music that got your grandparents and their parents through those storms of life. Ain't nothing like a old gospel spiritual.
I remember that Rev. James Cleveland was the Gospel King. I was young 8 years old and I could remember can't wait until I see him in concert. I got the opportunity to see him in Mobile Ala he was so awesome I remember it like it was yesterday. He brought the house down. RIP Man of God
Thank you lord for giving me total and complete peace. from listening to this song.
May the Lord give the family of Trayvon Martin peace tonight! In Jesus name, Amen!
Nobody does it like da king
Hallelujah!
this is one of the best inspirational song ever recorded!
Excellent Excellent
I CAN SEE AND FEEL CLEVELAND ALL THROUGH MY BONES. GOD GIVE US ANOTHER CLEVELAND FOR THESE TROUBLED TIMES. NOW THAT'S A RAP. PEACE
Rev. James Cleveland is one of a kind. He was a gift to the church and no one can sing this like Rev. Cleveland and his choir:
Rev. Michael Capps, Ph.D
MY FAMILYS NEED U ALL TO PRAY FOR US MY SISTER-INLAW PASS SHE AT RAST. MY COUSIN IS IN ICU PRAY FOR THE BROWN FAMILT AND THE WRIGHT AMEN AMEN AMEN
Cassandra Wright You got it Cassandra prayers going up and blessings coming down. may GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AMEN!!
Cassandra Wright
Peace! Be Still, It does not matter if you destroy the messager, or reward the messager, just be sure YOU DON'T IGNORE the message! Peace is a command! Be still is a command! Let God work it out for James, YOU, and ME!
Thank you for this song
truer words were never spoken.
Listen to what I came across.....Peace Be Still.... by the Late Rev. James Cleveland
Cleveland killed that one....
I had to jump a few times
There was only one Rev. James Cleveland and I loved his ministry. Rest in Peace:
Rev. Michael Capps, Ph.D
this song speaks volume!
I got peace, perfect peace, whenever the Lords says peace there will be peace!
Beautifully done...no one has ever done it like this again. Thank you for posting this video.
Sing James
I got peace
Wow this brings back memories. I grew up listening to him. Sunday morning radio that played gospel all day. These are the songs that will keep you encouraged.
Thank you James,...it was your music that directed me to what is real...
simply awesome!!!
These ignorant people don't have a clue as to what they speak of. I too can say that REV. Cleveland was one of the most spiritual men I have ever met, And I met him early in life and hung out at cornerstone from the days over on Washington to Western. After then I NEVER listened to what anyone HATEFUL ungodly person had to say about a man NONE OF THEM KNEW. What's ironic is that after all these years you never hear bad from those who KNEW THE MAN.
I loved when he used to go "Shhhhhh"....He is still missed.
I don't care what he was, or how he died, NOBODY can listen to this song and NOT be inspired...PEACE.
peace be still!!!! what we should say we we face our troubles.
I still love this songs as much as i did when i first heard it
James Cleveland is the greatest! Thanks for putting this up.
HALLELUJAH!
What a talent!!......I learned so much from Reverand James!!!!
AMEN!!!!!!!
Das alright Mother. You rock on from side to side. Dont no one know Jesus like mother. Right? Can't no one talk to the Lord like mother. Amen.
I LOVE this video! i watched it the night it originally aired!
There is only one Rev. James Cleveland and wont be another:
this is my favorite song i grow up listening to good gospel music thank you for the post.
This song calmed my soul this morning after a mourning a loss. Thanks for sharing this.
i wish i could had seen a live show, i no it was awesome to be there....
This has always been my Mother's favorite gospel song. I often remember the times she lead the choir singing this at Mitchell Tabernacle in Fireworks Station, Illinois now known as Alorton.
thell the storm lord for me peace be still i remember this song from my childhood over 30 years ago gosple song are not the same anymore but god is stll the same thank you lord for saving me PEACE BE STILL!!!!!!!!
I've always loved this song!
Awesome man of God!!! His songs uplifted me as a teen and even now! PTL! I love him.
@sacimesenor God bless you, this tells me you are filled with spirit that most don't even know about. Keep on feeling it!!!!!!!!!
As an arranger, James Cleveland was (and still is) peerless.
Thank you sooo much for this one! You did outdo yourself with this one.
That's what you ought to say to every storm (physical or personal challenge) in your life: PEACE BE STILL; cease and dismiss; stop--no more! But know who your authority is b/c the enemy does not listen to just anyone...
this is what I'm talknig about when I say 'celestial music'
I can't find a better Gospel music, better chorus lines, better harmonizations beside rev J Cleveland music
Long live the king!!
You are right. Rev. Cleveland first released the song in 1963 and it was one of the biggest-selling records of that time.
All I can Say is WoW!
She hits that note hard too. WOW! I love to hear a sister that can hit that note..the right way!
Holla Back....
Reminds me of James Brown!
The Music is Directly controlled directed, created
and regulated, Through James Cleveland and James Brown, seemingly more than other Leaders!
YES!!!!
i strongly agree i remember these songs they speak to my heart thank lord listen to audio peace be still love ya he so real
gud ole song...peace be still!!!