Originally from Detroit, Michigan, the six original members were Keith Staten, Fred Hammond, Mitchell Jones, Karl Reid, Michael Brooks, and Michael Williams. In 1991 Staten and Brooks left the group and were replaced by Marvin Sapp, Maxx Frank, and Eddie Howard, Jr.. By 1994 Howard had left the group and Williams left a year later. Hammond also left to pursue a career with the group Radical For Christ. He was replaced by Montrell Darrett. By 2000, Marcus Cole and Chris Poole had taken the place of Sapp and Darrett on the group's last studio album. In 2002 Commissioned released a reunion album which brought back most of the group's former members and featured most of its greatest hits. The group performed live on stage during the 2002 Stellar Awards in Atlanta, Georgia.
(2) An urban Black gospel band with crossover appeal, Commissioned are an extremely evangelistic group in concert who put on such a dramatic show that the altars are routinely packed with repenters following their performances. Members Fred Hammond, Keith Staten, Michael Brooks and Marvin Sapp have all done many successful solo projects as well. They spent most of the '90s pursuing those careers, but found themselves back together in 2001 for a reunion tour and the first of another successful series of albums. ~ Bil Carpenter, Rovi
Find Myself In You
Commissioned Lyrics
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Who am I to question
What my heart can't deny?
Who am I to ignore
What I'm feeling inside?
It's stronger than the average
It leads me to a sacred place
Where time stands still
Where I lose my will
I find myself in You
You know I found hope
After I let go, it's true
I lost everything to find myself in You
Nothing else matters
Beneath the burning sun
If my dreams shatter
My world would not come undone
'Cause You've replaced every fleeting bridge
What love could be stronger than this
Where time stands still (time stands still)
Where I lose my will
I find myself in You
You know I found hope (I found hope)
After I let go, it's true
I've lost everything to find myself in You
Unconditional trust
Sent from heaven above
Is more than enough
Where time stands still (time stands still)
Where I lose my will
I find myself in You, yes
Where time stands still (time stands still)
Where I lose my will (I lose my will)
I find myself in You, oh
You know I found hope (I found hope)
After I let go, it's true
I lost everything to find myself
Where time stands still (time stands still)
Where I lose my will (yeah)
I find myself in You
You know I found hope (I found hope)
After I let go, it's true
Find myself in You
The lyrics of Commissioned's song Find Myself In You express the singer's deep desire to be free from sorrow and to find purpose and meaning in life. The first verse reflects the singer's resolve to move forward and leave the past behind. He is ready to surrender everything he held onto, in order to find himself in God. The second verse talks about the sacrifice that Christ made for all humanity. The imagery of thorns on his brow and blood flowing from his side depict the pain and suffering that he endured. The verse also speaks of the hope and love that emerged from his sacrifice, and how forgiveness is now possible for all. The chorus repeats the phrase "Hallelujah" which is a Hebrew word that means "praise the Lord." It is a joyful expression of the singer's newfound faith and peace that he has found in God.
Overall, the song is a powerful declaration of faith and surrender to God. It speaks of the singer's journey towards finding purpose and meaning in life amidst trials and difficulties. The lyrics also highlight the immense sacrifice that Christ made for humanity and how his love can redeem and renew all things. It is a reminder to listeners of the power of faith and surrender to God, and how it can bring a sense of peace and fulfillment to one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not wasting time
I am focused and determined to make the most of my time.
I can see the road
I have a clear direction for my future.
Wanna be free
I long to be released from the grips of sadness.
From the sorrow
I wish to be free from the pain in my heart.
From the sorrow
I wish to be free from the pain in my heart.
I've made up my mind
I have definitively decided to move forward and leave the past behind.
It's time for letting go
It is time for me to release the things that I have been holding onto.
You're calling
I feel an urging in my heart to follow a certain path.
I will follow
I am prepared to follow the direction of my heart.
I surrender
I am relinquishing my control and allowing something greater than myself to guide me.
I surrender all I would hold onto
I am relinquishing all of the things that I have been holding onto in order to find the truest version of myself.
Just to find myself
I am willing to let go of everything that I thought was important in order to find the truest version of myself.
Find myself in You
I am searching for a higher power to guide me on this journey of self-discovery.
Thorns upon Your brow
The one I am striving to follow has experienced great pain and suffering in their own life.
Blood flows from Your side
Their suffering was great enough that it caused physical harm to their body.
Your body
The one who guides me has given of themselves completely, including their physical being.
It was broken
Their sacrifice caused their body to break in order to bring hope and life to others.
Hope springs from the ground
From the ashes of suffering, comes the promise of rebirth and new beginnings.
Love comes back to life
Even in the midst of darkness and despair, love has the power to renew and revive.
Forgiveness
The ability to pardon the mistakes of others is key to living a life of compassion and love.
Has spoken
The power of forgiveness is not just an idea, but a force that has actual impact when embraced.
Redemption
The ability to be released from past sins and failures is a gift that can allow for personal growth and transformation.
Your redeeming love makes all things new
The love and forgiveness offered by the one who guides me has the power to reorient my life and renew all aspects of it.
Hallelujah
Praising the one who guides me for their transformative power.
Hallelujah You make all things new
All things can be made new through the power of the one who guides me.
And I find myself
As I let go and follow the guiding path, I discover my true self.
Find myself in You
In following the path of my heart and the one who guides me, I find my truest version of self and highest potential.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Bryan Lenox, Ty Lacy
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Abisola
I grew up on this music when I discovered them at age 12. It brought through some of the of the most hurtful times in life. I would always play their music when I was down and depressed. I wore them cassette tapes out!!!!
Aaron Roberts
Touche' to that!
Babyjohn
Elohim Chayim's daughter I did the same thing too. I still listen to them and it lifts my spirit.
Dara Strickland
What better place to be than in Jesus Christ! He is all we truly need.
Tiffany Aikin
When time stands still... I love these lyrics and melody!
Vernon Robinson
i love commissioned who kept me in the word and gospel songs when i was trying to get away from the past of r and b words who were my secular ministers.they along with witness guided our family to success in the faith!
michael ridgeway
Thanks Commission for singing these anointed songs. Thank you Lord for letting me find my self in you.
Larissia Waller
When I Lose Myself With Tears In My Eyes I FIND MYSELF IN GOD!!! WOW!!! Beautiful Words. Hmmm
Wendell Ling
being a cancer survivor this song lifts you up
bruce logan
Smooth!