Ben explains, "Technically, the music is the same. A Christian "C" note sounds the same as a non-Christian note, but as a minister, God releases His Spirit and power through me the music becomes a vehicle-of-salvation to carry God's love, healing and deliverance."
As a modern day "David" and often referred to as "The Minstrel", Ben Tankard has a strong anointing to play under the unction of the Holy Spirit and has witnessed tumors melting, people
being raised out of wheel chairs, deaf ears opened, and relationships mended in his concert-crusades.
Tankard states, "signs and
wonders must follow when a minstrel plays. We should expect debt cancellations and all other yokes to be destroyed and burdens lifted when our music is played".
He has won 9 Stellar Awards, 34 Stellar, 8 Dove, 3 Grammy nominations and is the best selling GospelJazz instrumentalist in the world.
Also a "hit-maker" producer, Ben discovered Yolanda Adams and has produced several top records on her as well as collaborations with Take-6, Fred Hammond, John P, Kee, among others.
Tankard's 1997 hit song "Git Yo Praize On" with his ensemble, Tribe Of Benjamin, has become the most used phrase among praise teams.
All this from a man who has never had one lesson!
Jesus Is Love
Ben Tankard Lyrics
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And don't let them fall by the side of the road.
Mmm, and teach them to love one another,
And heaven might find a place in their hearts;
'Cause Jesus is love.
He won't let you down,
And I know He's mine forever,
We've got to walk on, walk on through temptation,
'Cause His Love and His wisdom will be our helping hand.
And I know the truth and His word will be our salvation.
Lift up our heart to be thankful and glad
'Cause Jesus is love.
He won't let you down,
And I know He's mine deep down in my soul.
Jesus is love.
I want to follow your star wherever it leads me,
And I don't mind Lord, I hope you don't mind.
I want to walk with you, and talk with you,
And do all the things you want me to do,
'Cause I know that Jesus, Jesus is love, I know,
And if you ask, I'll show love is the word forever,
Ah, in my heart, help me, heart, heart.
I know, I know, I know, I know His love's the power,
His love's the glory forever, ever, ever, ever.
Who can bring you love?
Who can bring you joy?
Who can turn your life around?
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
Who will pick you up, ooh, where you fall?
Who will stand beside you? Who will love us all?
Hey, Jesus, Jesus.
Who can heal your body? Who can make it strong?
Who can help you to hold out a little while longer?
Oh yeah, Jesus loves you, Jesus wants you,
You can call Him, He will answer.
Call Him in the morning, call Him in the evening
The lyrics to Ben Tankard's song "Jesus is Love" convey a message of hope and faith in the power of Jesus to guide and heal us on our journey through life. The opening lines of the song express a plea to the Father to help his children, and to teach them to love one another, in order to bring heaven into their hearts. The refrain of "Jesus is love" reinforces the idea that Jesus will always be there to support us and never let us down.
The second stanza reminds us that we must persevere through temptation and hardship, relying on Jesus' love and wisdom to guide us. The truth and wisdom of his teachings will be our salvation, providing a source of gratitude and joy in our hearts. The final stanza expresses a desire to follow Jesus wherever he may lead, and to do his will with love and devotion. The repetition of the phrase "I know, I know, I know" emphasizes the singer's deep faith in Jesus' love as a powerful force in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Father, help your children,
And don't let them fall by the side of the road.
A plea to God to guide and protect his children in difficult times, ensuring they don't go astray.
Mmm, and teach them to love one another,
And heaven might find a place in their hearts;
Asking for God's help to teach people the importance of love and compassion, which could lead them to a place in heaven.
'Cause Jesus is love.
He won't let you down,
And I know He's mine forever,
Ah, in my heart.
A declaration of faith and trust in Jesus, who can be relied on to never abandon his followers, and has a permanent place in the singer's heart.
We've got to walk on, walk on through temptation,
'Cause His Love and His wisdom will be our helping hand.
And I know the truth and His word will be our salvation.
Lift up our heart to be thankful and glad
Encouraging listeners to face their struggles with Jesus's strength and wisdom, and acknowledging that the truth of His word is what saves us and gives us reason to be thankful and joyful.
'Cause Jesus is love.
He won't let you down,
And I know He's mine deep down in my soul.
Jesus is love.
Reaffirming that Jesus is the embodiment of love and that the singer has unshakeable faith in Him.
I want to follow your star wherever it leads me,
And I don't mind Lord, I hope you don't mind.
I want to walk with you, and talk with you,
And do all the things you want me to do,
'Cause I know that Jesus, Jesus is love, I know,
And if you ask, I'll show love is the word forever,
Expressing the desire to follow Jesus wherever He may lead, trusting Him to guide the right path. Willing to do anything for Him, and demonstrating that Love is central to Jesus's teachings and message.
Ah, in my heart, help me, heart, heart.
I know, I know, I know, I know His love's the power,
His love's the glory forever, ever, ever, ever.
A prayer for the Holy Spirit to reside in the singer's heart, supplying the strength and endurance necessary to face life's challenges. Acknowledging that Christ's love is the source of all power and glory for eternity.
Who can bring you love?
Who can bring you joy?
Who can turn your life around?
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
Rhetorical questions posed to emphasize the importance and uniqueness of Jesus's love to bring hope, happiness, and transformation in life.
Who will pick you up, ooh, where you fall?
Who will stand beside you? Who will love us all?
Hey, Jesus, Jesus.
Reiterating that Jesus is a comforting embrace after a fall, a devoted partner in our journey through life, and a selfless love to embrace everyone without discrimination.
Who can heal your body? Who can make it strong?
Who can help you to hold out a little while longer?
Oh yeah, Jesus loves you, Jesus wants you,
You can call Him, He will answer.
Affirming Jesus's power to heal, strengthen, and take care of us. Stressing the importance of reaching out to Him in prayer, knowing that He will respond with love.
Call Him in the morning, call Him in the evening
Inviting people to establish a constant communication with Jesus, throughout the day and night.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lionel Richie
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