Thirteen years later, he cut a deal with Harmony Records in New York USA under Epic RecordLabel and recorded his first live album – “I Feel Like Going On” which sold over platinum in RSA only. His music ministry has briskly grown internationally,in USA, Sweden, Netherlands, Paris, Australia, Japan, and has an office in Londan – UK.
Reverend Benjamin Dube was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on January 23 1962, the last of five siblings. His parents, educators and evangelist Benjamin Snr and Grace (Singer) Dube in Assemblies of God Church (Back to God Crusade) under the late Bishop Nicholas Bhengu.
Reverend Benjamin Dube is the founder and CEO of High Praise Centre in Boksburg, Johannesburg: a non-profit organization that addresses the spiritual needs of men, women and children. High Praise Centre inaugurated in 1994 is a family affair of over a 2000 membership.
With his musical background,he has sixteen albums to his name, eight which are still on the market and the latest still to be released on March 07 this year. I feel like going on- album sold Platinum (Harmony records/Spirit Music), Praise Explosion 2002 – Album sold Gold (Spirit Music/Dube Connection), For every mountain…Thank you – album sold Platinum (Spirit Music/Dube Connection), High Praise explosion “Oh Bless Our God” -album sold Gold (Sony/Dube Connection).
At the 2009 Crown Gospel Music Awards Reverend Benjamin was awarded the Best Male Artist and received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Thrice he was nominated as a Finalist in the MTN-SAMA awards (2004/6) under the Best Contemporary Gospel category and received an award for Best Praise and Worship Album in 2007 and also received a Crown Gospel Music award for Best Praise and Worship Artist 2008. One gospel honoured him with two awards, Gospel Legend Award and the Best Contemporary Artist.
In addition to his music ministry, Reverend Benjamin Dube is a sought after itinerary speaker. He spoke in former president Nelson Mandela’s “Freedom of the City” award presentation,sharing podiums on both Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki’s presidential inaugurations. He is a well travelled preacher, and has shared podiums with Bishop TD Jakes, Bishop John Francis, Bishop Tudor Bismark, Kirk Franklin, Andrae Crouch, Israel Houghton and many other renowned speakers and musicians. He is doing his Degree in Psychology with UNISA. As senior pastor of High Praise Centre, he speaks to more than 2000 people every Sunday, not counting the seven churches he associates with.
Reverend Dube is the owner of Dube Connection; a music label licensing to SonyBMG and Spirit Music. Through the label he employs his other aptitudes as songwriter,author, and producer/arranger, discovering and developing young talent. Thus far, the label has produced five albums, tow of which have sold Gold and the other two more than Platinum. He has developed business partnership with Sony, Spirit Music, Gallo, EMI, BMG, SAMRO, SARRAL, and RISA
He founded Artist Hope Arise (AHA) in 2009 and also co-founded God’s worshipers Convocation (GWC) in the same year. The first convocation was in September 2009 and is available on DVD. Secular and gospel artists, and celebrities have frequently asked Rev. Benjamin Dube for counselling and his wisdom. He has preached in many of the musicians’ memorial services.
Reverend Benjamin Dube has been a guest of several national television and radio programmes, and has made news in every newspaper and magazine in South Africa. In December 2004, Sunday Sun-Newspaper named him the most influential celebrity of the month with integrity.
Reverend Benjamin with his wife Thabile and four sons live in the south of Johannesburg, RSA. He is one of the richest Gospel artists in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $110 Million (as of 2013).
I need your love
Benjamin Dube Lyrics
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I need your love
Your grace I need
Your mercy Lord
I need your love
I need your love today oh Lord
I need your love
Your mercy Lord
I need your love
I need your love today oh Lord
I need your love
Your grace I need
Your mercy Lord
I need your love
My gift I give
My time I give
I give I give
My wealth from you
My joy in you
I receive I receive
I need your love today oh Lord
I need your love
Your grace I need
Your mercy Lord
I need your love
I need your love today oh Lord
I need your love
Your grace I need
Your mercy Lord
I need your love
You are all l need to get by
You are all l need to get by
You are all l need to get by
You are all l need to get by
You are all l need to get by
You are all l need to get by
You are all l need to get by
I need your love today oh Lord
I need your love
Your grace I need
Your mercy Lord
I need your love
The lyrics of Benjamin Dube's song "I Need Your Love" express a deep yearning and dependence on God's love, grace, and mercy. In the first stanza, the singer repeats the phrase "I need your love" indicating a sense of urgency and desperation for God's presence in their life. The use of the word "Lord" portrays a personal calling out to God, acknowledging his authority and sovereignty. The second stanza emphasizes the gifts the singer gives to God, which are insignificant compared to the divine love they seek. The line "my wealth from you, my joy in you" further emphasizes the idea that all good things come from God, and our ultimate source of joy and fulfillment is found in Him alone.
As the chorus repeats "You are all I need to get by," the singer reiterates their faith in God's sufficiency and provision. This line also echoes the classic song "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" where the lover declares that their significant other is all they need to overcome any obstacle. In the same way, the singer asserts that God is enough to carry them through any circumstance. Overall, "I Need Your Love" is a heartfelt plea for God's presence and love, acknowledging that without it, life is incomplete.
Line by Line Meaning
I need your love today Lord
I am in need of Your love and presence from You, my Lord, on this very day.
I need your love
Without Your love, I am incomplete and in despair.
Your grace I need
I require Your grace and favor to sustain me in my daily life.
Your mercy Lord
I am in need of Your compassion and forgiveness, my Lord.
My gift I give
I offer my talents and abilities to You, my Lord.
My time I give
I give the time I have to serve and worship You, my Lord.
I give I give
I give freely to You, my Lord.
My wealth from you
All that I have comes from You, my Lord, and I willingly offer it back to You.
My joy in you
My happiness and joy are found in You, my Lord.
I receive I receive
As I give to You, my Lord, I also receive from You abundantly.
You are all l need to get by
You, my Lord, are all I need to sustain me and get through life's challenges.
I need your love today oh Lord
Once again, I acknowledge my need for Your love and presence on this very day, my Lord.
Your grace I need
I continue to require Your grace and favor to sustain me each day.
Your mercy Lord
I remain in need of Your compassion and forgiveness, my Lord.
I need your love
Without Your love, I am incomplete and in despair.
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Angy
on It's All Right
God bless you
Francisca Dzikunu
on Ngangingazi
God richly bless you for the good work.
I am a Ghanaian who do not understand the the song ngangingazi but I was greatly moved when I heard it .keep up the good work and I pray for more anointing for you and your crew in Jesus name.
Amen.
Lucky Joe
on HOW EXCELLENT IS YOUR NAME
am blessed by this song and i need the part sung in south africa
Sidney D. Wheatley
on Ngangingazi
Such anointing. I do not understand what they are saying but my God you can feel the anointing
Oyama Unathi Botha
on Release your power
''let your presence FLOW"
Isaiah Fokoe
on Joale leka Mehla
Meaning for Joale le ka mehla
Kedibone Kemmone
on Moses, Aaron
hi i love the song but dont understand can you maybe help with the lyrics please
Martins Ejiogu
on Holy Holy
Thank God for the inspiration you found on that song see you on top