In a music scene overpopulated by breathy girls and melismatic vamps, Cleveland is that rare thing - a woman who sings like a woman. A woman with grit and passion. A woman who’s not afraid to follow her longings into places both light and dark. Yes, she can roar and wail with maximum soul wattage (her voice inspires regular comparisons to locomotives and hurricanes). But she can also be soft, tender, sly, wistful, open-hearted, melancholy, wise, seductive, wry - all those facets that make a vocalist deep and compelling. And whether she’s delivering a regretful ballad like "Streams Of Mercy" or a mighty rocker like "The Blessing," she connects emotionally with a strength and clarity that would make Cingular jealous.
It’s that emotional connection - a combo of Cleveland’s natural wonder of a voice and fierce songwriting talent - that has been thrilling listeners since her debut in 1991. Blending rock, blues, gospel and folk with her distinct open-tuned guitar playing, she has forged an unmistakable sound that has won her two Grammy Awards, three Dove Awards, a place on countless year-end Top Ten lists and a legion of devoted fans.
Beyond her own career, Cleveland is also one of Nashville’s most in-demand session singers, having performed on over three hundred albums, for artists including Emmylou Harris, John Hiatt, Jars Of Clay, Don Henley, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Delbert McLinton, Etta James, Rodney Crowell, Pam Tillis, Patty Smyth and Michael McDonald.
Her seventh album, Before The Daylight’s Shot, finds Cleveland at the height of her powers. Whether she’s singing about purpose ("Ready Or Not"), faith ("Deeper Walk"), fulfillment (a bluesy take on Stevie Wonder’s "Higher Ground") or enduring married love ("Twilight Hour"), there’s a clear-eyed maturity and depth of artistry that lifts her into an exclusive class.
She was the first ever artist to win the Best Gospel Rock Album award at the Grammys in 1996. She won the award again in 1999.
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Power In the Blood
Ashley Cleveland Lyrics
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There's power in the blood, power in the blood
Would you o'er evil a victory win?
There's wonderful power in the blood
There is power, power, wonderworking power
In the blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonderworking power
Would you be free of your pettiness, of your pride?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood
Come for a cleansing to Calvary's tide
There's wonderful power in the blood
Would you do service for Jesus your king?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood
Would you live daily His praises to sing?
There's wonderful power in the blood
There is power, power, wonderworking power
In the blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonderworking power
In the precious blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonderworking power
In the blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonderworking power
In the precious blood of the Lamb
The song "Power In the Blood" by Ashley Cleveland is a powerful gospel song that speaks about the power of the blood of Christ to cleanse and transform. The first verse asks the listener if they want to be free from the burden of sin and if they want to overcome evil. The answer is that there is wonderful power in the blood of the Lamb. This power is not of this world but comes from the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, where His blood was shed to wash away the sins of all who believe and trust in Him.
The chorus repeats the message of the power of the blood of the Lamb, emphasizing that it is wonderworking power. The second verse continues the theme of freedom, but this time from pettiness and pride. The song calls the listener to come to Calvary's tide for a cleansing. The third verse speaks of doing service for Jesus the King, living daily to sing His praises. Once again, the song highlights that there is wonderful power in the blood of the Lamb to enable these things.
The message of "Power In the Blood" is one of hope and freedom through the sacrifice of Christ on the cross. The song emphasizes the transformative power of the blood of the Lamb, encouraging the listener to come and receive the cleansing and power that only Christ can provide.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you be free of your burden of sin?
Do you want to be released from the burden of your sins?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood
The blood of Jesus Christ has the power to cleanse and forgive sins.
Would you o'er evil a victory win?
Do you want to overcome evil and achieve a victory?
There's wonderful power in the blood
The blood of Jesus Christ has the wonderful power to give victory over evil.
There is power, power, wonderworking power
The blood of the Lamb has amazing power that can work wonders.
In the blood of the Lamb
This power is found in the blood of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.
Would you be free of your pettiness, of your pride?
Do you want to be freed from your petty and proud ways?
Come for a cleansing to Calvary's tide
Come to the place where Jesus died on the cross to be cleansed of your sins.
Would you do service for Jesus your king?
Do you want to serve Jesus Christ, your king?
Would you live daily His praises to sing?
Do you want to sing praises to Jesus Christ every day?
There's wonderful power in the blood
The blood of Jesus Christ has the wonderful power to enable you to serve Him and praise Him daily.
In the precious blood of the Lamb
This power is found in the precious blood of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.
Writer(s): Ashley Cleveland Greenberg
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