Bishop G. E. Patterson brought to the office of Presiding Bishop (2000-2007… Read Full Bio ↴Bishop G. E. Patterson brought to the office of Presiding Bishop (2000-2007)a wealth of experience as a telecommunications minister. He was well known as an evangelist and preacher par excellence. Weekly, his local church telecast was viewed by million of individuals around the world. The reach and scope of his ministry is unparalleled in the Church of God in Christ. He is without the first Presiding Bishop who became a household name in American church population, if not around the world.

Bishop G. E. Patterson brought indispenible evidence of our need to provide extended ministries. In his prerogative as leader, he re-enforced our position in charitable giving and socail ministries with the creation of COGIC Charities. He engineered new efforts in the realm of philanthropy and evangelism. He could be heard saying,"How can I preach when the vicissitudes of life are destorying the people?" When hurricanes Rita and Katrina ravaged the nation, the plea of the Presiding Bishop was appreciated. It was exraordinary that faith preaching and practical realities of the Gospel prepared the Church of God in Christ to help alleviate the pain and suffering of countness people during the aftermath of the storms.

He's Everything to Me
Bishop G.E. Patterson Lyrics

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In times of trouble
You are my savior
When I'm in need
You provide for me
In times of sickness
You are my healer
And I'm so grateful oh Lord
You are everything to me

Oh oh oh… Lord, I am so grateful
I am so grateful oh Lord
You are everything to me
Oh oh oh… Lord, I am so grateful
I am so grateful oh Lord
You are everything to me
In times of trouble
You are my savior
When I'm in need
You provide for me
In times of sickness
You are my healer
And I'm so grateful Lord
You are everything to me
Oh oh oh… Lord
I am so grateful
I am so grateful Lord
You are everything to me
Oh oh oh… Lord
I am so grateful
I am so grateful Lord
You are everything to me
When I am lost
Lord You came and find me
When I am weak God
You give strength to me

When I am lonely
You are my keeper
And I'm so grateful Lord
You are everything to me
Oh oh oh… Lord
I am so grateful
I am so grateful Lord
You are everything to me
Oh oh oh… Lord
Say I am so grateful
I am so grateful Lord
You are everything to me
You are everything to me
God I put my faith in You
God I put my trust in You
No one compares to You
Or can do the things You do
God I put my faith in You
God I put my trust in You
No one compares to You
Or can do the things You do
God I put my faith in You
God I put my trust in You
No one compares to You
Or can do the things You do
God I put my faith in You
God I put my trust in You
No one compares to You
Or can do the things You do
God I put my faith in You
God I put my trust in You
No one compares to You
Or can do the things You do
God I put my faith in You
God I put my trust in You
No one compares to You
Or can do the things You do
You are everything to me
You are everything to me
You are everything to me
You are everything to me
You are everything to me
You are everything to me
You are everything to me
You are everything to me
God I put my faith in You
God I put my trust in You
No one can do the things that You do or come close to comparing to You

Overall Meaning

This song is a testament of faith and gratitude towards God. The lyrics express how the singer relies upon God in every aspect of their life - in times of trouble, sickness or loneliness, God is the source of strength, salvation, and healing. The singer acknowledges that no one else can compare to or do the things that God does. The repetition of the phrase 'You are everything to me' drives home the message that God is the center of the singer's life.

Line by Line Meaning

In times of trouble
When I am faced with challenges and difficulties

You are my savior
You rescue and deliver me from those troubles

When I'm in need
When I lack or require something

You provide for me
You supply and furnish all my needs

In times of sickness
When I am physically or emotionally unwell

You are my healer
You restore and make me well again

And I'm so grateful oh Lord
I am filled with appreciation and thankfulness

You are everything to me
You are my all in all, my everything

Oh oh oh… Lord, I am so grateful
Expressing overwhelming gratitude and thanksgiving

When I am lost
When I feel directionless and disoriented

Lord You came and find me
You seek and find me, bringing me back to the right path