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
don't worry
Commissioned Lyrics
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We've come too far to give up now
Don't Worry (No don't you worry)
Though the pressures of life seem to trap you inside
Be encouraged (My friend be encouraged)
Remembering times past
He brought you through when you thought you would not last
Mentain ability is God's opportunity
Like veterans weep times of joy and suffering
He loves you always thinking of you
Maintain your faith though you pray in agony is not in vain
(He will ease the pain)
Remembering in times past
He brought through when you thought you would not last
So put your mind as ease
Maintain ability is God's opportunity
It's not always easy for us to be patient in our experience
One thing for sure if we endure
There will be deliverance
Don't you fret, don't worry
Don't worry, don't you fret
Jesus will bring you through
Don't worry, don't you worry
He'll be there to see about you
Don't worry, no need to worry
Jesus will bring you through
Don't worry, don't you worry
He'll be there to see about you
Don't worry, no need to worry
When your life is in despair
Just cast upon Him every care
For your burdens He will bear
Just cry out he will answer prayer
No need to worry
Tell Jesus all about it
In spite of all odds
I'm gonna put my trust in you
No need say
No need to worry
You gotta know him for yourself
You can't count on no-one else
No need to worry
Jesus willl bring you through
Don't worry, don't you worry
When trouble come your way
Get down on your knees and pray
Tell Jesus all about it
Jesus will bring you through
Don't worry, don't u worry
The song "Don't Worry" by Commissioned is a call to encourage anyone feeling the pressures of life that may seem too heavy to bear. The singer emphasizes on the perspective that even though life's circumstances may seem hard, one should never give up because God has brought us through past moments when we thought we wouldn't make it. At one point, the lyrics state that "maintain ability is God's opportunity", meaning that while it may be challenging to have faith in difficult situations, it is an opportunity for God to demonstrate His power and bring deliverance. The song further advises not to worry or fret because Jesus will bring you through any tough times and will see about you.
The singer mentions that life can be filled with joy and suffering, drawing a parallel between war veterans' experiences. However, God's love is present in all situations, and we should maintain our faith and pray, even if it's in agony because it is never in vain. The song reminds us that it's not always easy to be patient during stressful moments, but with endurance will come deliverance. The singer encourages listeners to cast their burdens upon God and tell Him about their problems because He is always there and is ready to bear them.
Line by Line Meaning
The way seems hard
Life can be tough and challenging at times
We've come too far to give up now
We've faced difficult times in the past and have persisted, so we should keep going
Don't Worry (No don't you worry)
Don't stress or panic
Though the pressures of life seem to trap you inside
Even though it may feel like life's problems are weighing you down
Be encouraged (My friend be encouraged)
Stay positive and hopeful
Remembering times past
Reflecting on past experiences
He brought you through when you thought you would not last
God has helped us overcome challenges in the past, even when we didn't think we could
Mentain ability is God's opportunity
Our ability to persevere and maintain faith in God is an opportunity for God to work in our lives
Like veterans weep times of joy and suffering
Just like soldiers who have faced hardships and victories, we experience highs and lows in life
He loves you always thinking of you
God cares for us and is always looking out for us
Maintain your faith though you pray in agony is not in vain
Even when we're going through tough times and it feels like our prayers aren't being answered, having faith is still important
(He will ease the pain)
God will eventually provide relief from our suffering
It's not always easy for us to be patient in our experience
Being patient and waiting for things to improve is difficult
One thing for sure if we endure
One thing we can count on is that if we persist, things will eventually get better
There will be deliverance
We will eventually find relief and be free from our problems
Don't you fret, don't worry
Don't be anxious or worried
Jesus will bring you through
God will help us overcome our struggles
He'll be there to see about you
God will be present and looking out for our well-being
When your life is in despair
During times of hopelessness and distress
Just cast upon Him every care
Give all our worries and problems to God
For your burdens He will bear
God will help us through our difficulties
Just cry out he will answer prayer
If we ask God for help, he will answer our prayers
Tell Jesus all about it
Share our problems and concerns with God
No need to worry
We don't have to be anxious or stressed
In spite of all odds
Despite the challenges and difficulties we face
I'm gonna put my trust in you
We will have faith and trust in God
No need say
No need to speak out of fear or doubt
You gotta know him for yourself
We need to have a personal relationship with God
You can't count on no-one else
We can't rely on other people, only God
When trouble come your way
When we face problems
Get down on your knees and pray
Pray to God for help
Jesus will bring you through
God will help us overcome our struggles
Don't worry, don't u worry
Don't be anxious or worried
Contributed by Violet B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@darrylmoore3772
Hands down. Best gospel group of all time.
@beckyallen5913
Hands down! I'm telling you I was low in spirit-I began listening to these boys and now my spirit is lifted up high. I'm so in love ...with Jesus that is.
@mynameisirrelevant46
Tied with the Winans
@wakeupjudah219
I agree
@wakeupjudah219
@@mynameisirrelevant46 I love the Winans however, Commissioned got them because of the instrumental genius. The Winans stepped up when they made the CD with Paradise on it but they cooled off after that. I'd love for them to do a CD or at least one song or two together.
@hershelsampsonjr.336
Yessir!✌
@Mr.Marcuzz
I grew up on Commissioned. And its sad to say that there will never be a more strong and committed christian group such as them. Man...
@Frostie1208
I feel like crying tears of joy. I haven't heard this song in years. Wow! helped me through many hard situations in my life. Yes, He did bring me through many things...Thank you Lord. I'm 35 now and I still praise you!
@Shonleah
You're 49 now. How's life been?
@bassworship50
I had the joy of sharing the stage with these brothers a couple of times in So. Fla. Love them all, Mike Williams made my son his honorary godson. Now my son is a professional drummer.