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
Tis So Sweet
Commissioned Lyrics
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Just to take him at his word
Just to rest upon his promise
And just to know that is was said by god
Jesus, jesus, how I trust you
How I prove you more and more
I thank you for grace to trust you more
Tis' so sweet to trust in daddy
Just to take him at his word
Just to rest upon his promise
Just to know that it was said by god
So daddy, daddy, how I trust you
Mow I prove you more and more
Daddy, daddy, oh daddy
My precious daddy
I thank you for the grace to trust you more
The lyrics of Commissioned's song "Tis' so Sweet to Trust in Jesus" express the beauty and simplicity of complete trust in God. The first verse speaks of the sweetness found in trusting in Jesus, taking Him at His word, resting in His promises, and knowing that His words were spoken by God Himself. The verses emphasize this trust in Jesus, while the chorus has a shift in focus to trusting in God as a Father figure. The words "daddy" and "my precious daddy" replace the name Jesus, but the sentiment remains the same. The chorus continues to emphasize the proving and testing of trust in God more and more.
The song acknowledges that trust must be built, and it takes time and patience to build deep trust in God. The lyrics remind us to rest in God's promises and trust in His divine plan, even when we cannot see the outcome. The use of the word "sweet" emphasizes how trust in God can bring comfort, peace, and joy to our lives.
The lyrics of "Tis' so Sweet to Trust in Jesus" encourages Christians to put their complete faith and trust in God, to rest in His promises, and to know that He will always lead them on the right path. The song is a reminder that trusting in God can bring peace and comfort to our lives, and we can always have hope in the promises He has made.
Line by Line Meaning
Tis' so sweet to trust in jesus
It is incredibly pleasant to have faith in Jesus
Just to take him at his word
Simply believing what he says without questioning his words
Just to rest upon his promise
To relax and find peace knowing that he will fulfill his promises
And just to know that it was said by god
To be reassured that God himself said what Jesus promised
Jesus, jesus, how I trust you
I have complete faith in you, Jesus
How I prove you more and more
I continuously test my faith in you and find it to be true
Jesus, jesus, my precious jesus
You are my beloved and valuable Jesus
I thank you for grace to trust you more
I am grateful for your help to have even more faith in you
Tis' so sweet to trust in daddy
It is very comforting to have trust in my father
Mow I prove you more and more
I constantly test my confidence in you and find it to be true
Daddy, daddy, oh daddy
My father, I call to you with affection
My precious daddy
You are my valuable and beloved father
I thank you for the grace to trust you more
I am thankful for your assistance to have even greater trust in you
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: CHRIS HARRIS, MARK HEIMERMANN, WILLIAM J. KIRKPATRICK
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