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
Lord Jesus Help Me
Commissioned Lyrics
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Men crying peace where there is no peace
People are chasing alleusive heist
And dying in the street
The poor are still over rest
The rich are filled with greed ohmy lord
There is a need for your love
A witness the best that I can and be an example
Spreading light across the land
Like a city that's on a hill
For the truth must be revealed oh lord
There is a need for your love
Lord jesus help me to help somebody else
A soul is crying out the day fo those who do not know it
It is my desire to be a shining light
So the world might see in me the love of christ
So the world might see in me the love
The wonderful love the sweet love of christ
The laws of men denouncing the truth
They even taking prayer out the classroom
A world of unbelief capturing hearts yearning to be free
Lord touch the hearts of men and bring them back again
Oh lord there is a need for your love
The harvest is right but the labor is few we got to spread
The gospel do all that we can do the time is now
The day is yet at hand there is a need for your love
Bridge
There's a man who lost his way there's a woman
Who's gone astray there's a hungry child to feed
Vamp
What the world needs now is the love of Jesus
What the world needs now (repeat
In "Lord Jesus Help Me" by Commissioned, the lyrics depict the current state of the world as one mired in misery, pain, and suffering. Despite the cry for peace, it seems elusive, and people are dying in the streets as the rich are filled with greed, leaving the poor behind. The song then assumes the role of the singer as a witness, spreading light across the land as a city on a hill. As a Christian, the singer recognizes the need for God's love, and desires to lend a helping hand and be an example to the world. They reference the removal of prayer from classrooms and the capturing of hearts by a world of unbelief, thus emphasizing the need to touch the hearts of men and bring them back to God.
The lyrics of this song reflect on the challenges we currently face in our world today. It speaks to the struggles that people encounter daily, such as poverty, greed, and lack of faith. It begs for the intervention of a higher power to guide us towards light and love as we work towards creating a better world. The song encourages people to be the light, witness, and help others as they journey through life.
Line by Line Meaning
The world is in a trail full of misery
The world is currently going through a difficult time full of suffering.
Men crying peace where there is no peace
People are struggling to find peace and are misled into thinking they have it.
People are chasing alleusive heist
People are attempting to pursue something that is difficult to obtain or chase after success at all costs.
And dying in the street
Unfortunately, people are losing their lives due to these pursuits of success, or due to injustice in their society or community.
The poor are still over rest
The less privileged are still experiencing hardships, such as lack of basic necessities or opportunities.
The rich are filled with greed ohmy lord
Those who are financially better off often prioritize their own gain over helping those in need.
There is a need for your love
The world is in a state of chaos and desperately needs the love and guidance of the Lord.
I must lend a helping hand and be
As a follower of Christ, it is my responsibility to offer assistance and support to those in need.
A witness the best that I can and be an example
Through my actions and behavior, I should represent the love and compassion that Christ embodies.
Spreading light across the land
I should aim to illuminate the goodness of the Lord and spread it throughout the world.
Like a city that's on a hill
Just like a city placed on top of a hill cannot be hidden, I must be open and visible in my faith and actions.
For the truth must be revealed oh lord
It is essential that the truth of Christ be shared with the world to overcome the darkness.
Lord jesus help me to help somebody else
I pray to the Lord to help me assist others in their time of struggle.
A soul is crying out the day fo those who do not know it
There are people who are lost and hurting in this world who need assistance and companionship.
It is my desire to be a shining light
I desire to be a symbol of hope and goodness in this world.
So the world might see in me the love of christ
Through my actions, the world should be able to recognize the love and kindness displayed by Jesus Christ.
The laws of men denouncing the truth
Human laws and regulations often goes against the teachings of Christ and oppose the truth.
They even taking prayer out the classroom
Even basic expressions of faith, such as prayer, are being removed from systems and organizations.
A world of unbelief capturing hearts yearning to be free
There is an increasing lack of belief and faith in this world, and people are desperately looking for a way to break free from this cycle of hardship and suffering.
Lord touch the hearts of men and bring them back again
I pray to the Lord to influence and touch the hearts of people to bring them back to faith and truth.
Oh lord there is a need for your love
I confess to the Lord that the world is in dire need of His love and compassion.
The harvest is right but the labor is few we got to spread
Although there are many people in need, there are only a few individuals actively helping, and we should aim to increase awareness and support.
The gospel do all that we can do the time is now
It is our responsibility to spread the gospel (the teachings of Christ) and do all that we can to help others in need, and the time is now to do so.
The day is yet at hand there is a need for your love
The future is uncertain, and the world will always need the love and compassion of the Lord.
There's a man who lost his way there's a woman
There are many people who have lost their way or are experiencing trials in this world, regardless of their gender.
Who's gone astray there's a hungry child to feed
There are people who have lost their moral footing or are in need of basic necessities such as food.
What the world needs now is the love of Jesus
The only way to truly transform this world and make it a better place is to incorporate and spread the love of Jesus and the teachings He embodies.
What the world needs now
The current state of the world requires immediate, earnest intervention and support.
is the love of Jesus
The love, grace, and compassion of Jesus Christ is essential to overcoming the chaos and darkness of our world.
Contributed by Gabriella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Esther Benson
The world is in a trail full of misery
Men crying peace where there is no peace
People are chasing alleusive heist
And dying in the street
The poor are still over rest
The rich are filled with greed ohmy lord
There is a need for your love
I must lend a helping hand and be
A witness the best that I can and be an example
Spreading light across the land
Like a city that's on a hill
For the truth must be revealed oh lord
There is a need for your love
Lord jesus help me to help somebody else
A soul is crying out the day fo those who do not know it
It is my desire to be a shining light
So the world might see in me the love of christ
So the world might see in me the love
The wonderful love the sweet love of christ
The laws of men denouncing the truth
They even taking prayer out the classroom
A world of unbelief capturing hearts yearning to be free
Lord touch the hearts of men and bring them back again
Oh lord there is a need for your love
The harvest is right but the labor is few we got to spread
The gospel do all that we can do the time is now
The day is yet at hand there is a need for your love
Bridge
There's a man who lost his way there's a woman
Who's gone astray there's a hungry child to feed
Vamp
What the world needs now is the love of Jesus
What the world needs now (repeat
OhSoMarvalus
The BEST gospel group ever to me...Yes they did minister through their music!! Very anointing words and TRUE worship music...all praise to The Most High God Yah!!!
Martin Lee
marvalus 77 factzz! !!
King Of The Cajun
No doubt they represented the Kingdom of God! Yahweh The Most High!
J Jack
marvalus 77 Ayeee, she woke!
Tonia Williams
marvalus 77 Amen
Rufus Blaq
AMEN!!!!!! I highly agree!!!
Isaac Jones
That vamp has always touched my soul. "What the world needs now"...
Monte Carlo
I love that part bro! Such an anointed song, I tear up everytime, God is so good, we need Him!
mynameisirrelevant !
@Monte Carlo One of the best vamps in gospel history
Aaron Staten
I love my uncle's music. Commissioned got me through and still does. it's hard for me to listen to gospel music and I was born into the church, but Commissioned I'll bump it any day or any gospel album out even today. Harmonies was sick, passion thick, anointing heaven sent. God bless you uncle Kieth and uncle Fred