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.
Yes God Is Real
Bishop G.E. Patterson Lyrics
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I may not know
There are some places
I can't go
But I'm sure
Of this one thing
That God is realFor I can feel
Him deep within
Yes, God is real
Real in my soul
Yes, God is real
For He has washed
And made me whole
His love for me
Is like pure gold
Yes, God is real
For I can feel
Him in my soul
Some folks may doubt
Some folks may scorn
All can desert
And leave me alone
But as for me
I'll take God's part
For God is real and I can feel
Him in my heart
I cannot tell
Just how you felt
When JesusTook all your sins away
But since that day
Yes, since that hour
God has been real
For I can feel
His holy power
Bishop G.E. Patterson’s song “Yes God Is Real” speaks to the unshakeable faith in God’s existence that the singer possesses. The lyrics touch on the idea that while there are many uncertainties in life, and there are aspects that are unknown or out of reach, the singer is absolutely certain that God exists, and the presence of God can be felt deep within their soul. The lyrics paint a picture of a steadfast devotion and faith that is not shaken by the doubts or opinions of others, and is instead built on the personal encounter the singer has had with God.
The second verse talks about the way in which God’s love has transformed the singer's life. The singer mentions that God has washed them clean and made them whole, using powerful metaphors of pure gold to describe the depth of that love. The chorus repeats the idea that God is real, both in the soul of the singer and in the world around them, and the final verse speaks to the personal nature of the singer's encounter with God, mentioning that they cannot tell others how to feel, but they know in their own heart the power of God’s love.
Overall, the song “Yes God Is Real” speaks to a deep and unwavering faith in the existence and love of God. It emphasizes the personal nature of that faith, and the ways in which it has transformed the singer's life. The lyrics also suggest a willingness to stand strong in that faith in the face of doubt or adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
There are some things
There are certain things that I may not have knowledge of
I may not know
There are certain things that I may not have knowledge of
There are some places
There are certain places that I may not have the opportunity to visit
I can't go
There are certain places that I may not have the opportunity to visit
But I'm sure
While there are things that I don't know and places that I can't go, I am certain
Of this one thing
I am certain of this one thing in particular
That God is real
I am certain that God exists
For I can feel
I am certain because I have the ability to sense Him
Him deep within
I have a deep connection with Him
Yes, God is real
This belief that God is real is solidified within me
Real in my soul
This belief that God exists is so strongly felt within me that it has become a fundamental aspect of my being
For He has washed
This is evidenced by the fact that He has cleansed me of my sins
And made me whole
His presence is so powerful that it has completely transformed me and my life
His love for me
The devotion and care that God has expressed toward me
Is like pure gold
Is of the highest calibre and quality
For I can feel
This is a belief that I have not just intellectually, but emotionally as well
Him in my soul
I sense His presence within my innermost being
Some folks may doubt
Although some people may have doubts
Some folks may scorn
Others still may mock or belittle this belief
All can desert
Everyone may abandon me completely
And leave me alone
Resulting in my isolation
But as for me
However, I remain steadfast in my belief
I'll take God's part
I will ardently support God and His existence
For God is real and I can feel
Because I have experienced His presence, I affirm God's existence
Him in my heart
I sense His presence in the deepest part of my being, my heart
I cannot tell
I cannot possibly know
Just how you felt
How you must feel
When Jesus
When you have had the experience of being cleansed by Jesus
Took all your sins away
When you were freed from your sins
But since that day
Nevertheless, after having that experience
Yes, since that hour
After that specific moment
God has been real
It is clear that God truly exists
For I can feel
This is based on my personal experience of sensing God's presence
His holy power
The divine power and grace of God
Contributed by Abigail Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.