Her 2011 cd, "Live from Los Angeles, Vol. 2" was released in March, and she is featured on the March 2011 "Hello, Fear" project of Kirk, holding her own with male counterparts Marvin Winans and Rance Allen.
Blessed with a growling, shouting soprano-alto voice. Beverly Crawford comes across as the real-deal in every recording she is featured on.
God bless Beverly for her inspiring performances!
Sweeping Through The City
Beverly Crawford Lyrics
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Sweeping through the city
(Where my)
Captain has gone before
(And were going)
Sit there by the bank, By the river
(I'll tell you that I won't)
I won't be back, I won't be back, I wont be back No more, no more, no more
Bless it are the pure in heart for their gone
Sweeping through the city
Bless it are they that mourn for their gone
Sweeping through the city
Bless it are the children of Israel for their gone
Sweeping through the city
(And we'll go)
Sweeping through the city
(Where my)
Captain has gone before
(And were going)
Sit there by the bank, By the river
(I'll tell you that I won't)
I won't be back, I wont be back, I wont be back No more, no more, no more
I won't be back, I wont be back, I wont be back No more, no more, no more
(Over there), (Over there),(Over there),(Over there)
(Be no crying) (Be no doubt) (Everyday) (be like Sunday) (Over there)
(Be no crying) (Be no doubt) (Everyday) (be like Sunday) (Over there)
(Be no crying) (Be no doubt) (Everyday) (be like Sunday) (Over there)
(Be no crying) (Be no doubt) (Everyday) (be like Sunday) (Over there)
(Be no crying) (Be no doubt) (Everyday) (be like Sunday) (Over there)
(Be no crying) (Be no doubt) (Everyday) (be like Sunday) (Over there)
(no more sickness) (Meet my mother) (Meet my father) (Joy)
(no more sickness) (Meet my mother) (Meet my father) (Joy)
(no more sickness) (Meet my mother) (Meet my father) (Joy)
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(no more sickness) (Meet my mother) (Meet my father) (Joy)
(no more sickness) (Meet my mother) (Meet my father) (Joy)
(Can I get a witness),(Can I get a witness),(Can I get a witness),(Can I get a witness)
(Do you want to go),(Do you want to go),(Do you want to go),(Do you want to go)
(Never good bye), (Come on go),(Never good bye), (Come on go) (Never good bye),(Come on go) (Never good bye), (Come on go)
(Meet),(Meet),(Meet),(Meet)
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(I'll tell you that I wont)
I won't be back, I wont be back, I wont be back
(Said I wont)
I won't be back, I wont be back, I wont be back
(Said I wont)
I won't be back, I wont be back, I wont be back
(No more)
No more, no more, no more
In the song "Sweeping Through The City," Beverly Crawford leads listeners on a journey of hope and celebration, seemingly speaking of the rapture of the church. The chorus of the song celebrates the idea of sweeping through the city and sitting by the river as they bask in the glory of heaven. Crawford believes that the pure of heart, those that mourn, and children of Israel are all gone since they have swept through the city. She hopes to join as she repeats "no more" over and over again, emphasizing the end of sadness, uncertainty, and illness.
Towards the end of the song, Beverly Crawford exclaims that while she will not look back, she is not bidding farewell. She affirms her belief that there will be no more sickness, crying, or doubt in the city. She imagines what it will be like to meet her mother, her father, and other loved ones who have gone before her in that city. The song rounds off with a hopeful chorus, pushing the listener to witness, to want to go, and to never say goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweeping through the city
We will be traveling around the city spreading the message of Captain who went before us.
Where my Captain has gone before
We are following the footsteps of the Captain who has gone before us.
Sit there by the bank, By the river
We will sit by the river and rest.
I won't be back, I won't be back, I wont be back No more, no more, no more
I will not come back to this place again.
Bless it are the pure in heart for their gone
Those who are pure in heart have left this world and gone to a better place.
Bless it are they that mourn for their gone
Those who mourn for their loved ones that have gone, are blessed by the Creator.
Bless it are the children of Israel for their gone
The children of Israel who have gone are also blessed.
Over there
There is a better place beyond what we can see.
Be no crying Be no doubt Everyday be like Sunday Over there
In that better place, there is no sadness, no worries, and every day is like a peaceful Sunday.
No more sickness Meet my mother Meet my father Joy
In that better place, there is no sickness and we will be reunited with our loved ones with joy.
Can I get a witness Do you want to go Never good bye Come on go
We are asking if someone can bear testimony to what we are saying and if they want to join us on this journey. It's not a goodbye forever, just a 'see you later'. So, come on and join us.
Meet
We will meet each other in that better place.
I won't be back, I wont be back, I wont be back Said I wont I won't be back, I wont be back, I wont be back Said I wont I won't be back, I wont be back, I wont be back No more No more No more
I will keep reiterating that I will not come back again. This is final.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: JAMES HERNDON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
S. Hawkins
I love when Beverly is free to deliver her music the way she feels it. It's what makes her unique. I love when she belts out those high notes! No restrictions... Love it!
LTrain23
I'm so with you on this. Not just her but singers in general. When you let people sing from their soul to God he'll bless it like no other.
SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
I LOVE BEVERLY she really goes in hard,she is always singing with the anointing
Latrice Harris
Love this song..one of my MANY favorite Gospel songs....!!! 2 God be the Glory..
Angela Hall
This bring back memories when I was five years old and we sung it for our Angel's and Junior Choir Anniversary, at my home church. I remember Stella leading this song and we had the church on fire. What a time we had that Sunday evening.
SANDRA FRANKS
You'll Tore It Up AMEN.
Lee Waller
I love this song it touches my soul so deep
DanteBoutThatBiz
I love anything this Woman Of God Records I can hardly wait on the new album!!
Al Davis
Love this song!
Yolanda Jackson
My aunt use to sing this song at Jeremiah Missionary Baptist church I love this song to God be the glory.