Although I regret the occasion upon which I first heard the 23rd Psalm being sung, I feel blessed to have been introduced to the passionate and touching vocals of Felicia Moss Eaton. She lead the choir as they performed at the funeral of beloved music icon Whitney Houston. I still remember watching the live stream and wondering who this talented lead singer was, especially since there were many moments during the song that her voice was so similar to Whitney's. Was she related to Whitney, perhaps? I didn't know the answer to that question but I did know that she breathed life into David's Psalm. She absolutely tore it up!
Just by chance a few days ago, the song suddenly came to mind so I decided to try to find it on Youtube. Thank God, a few people had posted it. As I read the comments, someone confirmed my suspicions. The lead singer was identified as one of Whitney's first cousins. Felicia's mother, Anne Drinkard Moss, is the sister of Emily "Cissy" Drinkard Houston. Felicia has sung background for Whitney and their cousin Dionne Warwick.
Of all the performances at Whitney's funeral, this was my favorite. Several celebrity singers turned out to help send Whitney home in a fashion befitting such an incomparable musical talent but in my humble opinion, none of the "stars" shined as brightly as this vocalist who was simply a member of the choir to many of us who had never heard her name uttered before. I am thoroughly enjoying this song and I hope that you will as well. I would love to see Felicia and the choir perform it in person one day.
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." ~ Psalm 23:6
