Darwin Hobbs is especially popular for his spirit moving song 'He's able' which has taken the breath of Nigerians away. The song indeed has been an inspiration for many, many, many gospel singers.
- Sheffieldhottie
His debut solo project (Mercy) was characterized by an anointing pieced together in soulful song with the help of producers Fred Hammond and Victor and Cedric Caldwell (see review).
Darwin Hobbs turns around swiftly on Vertical, his sophomore project with EMI Gospel, by combining both some of the same, and some fresh twists too.
Production mainstays Victor and Cedric Caldwell return to the fold, and join forces with Tommy Sims, whose Positive Movement production house has blown notorious in recent years. A fascinating choice of guest artists also marks this effort.
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Crucial to the album is the groovified "Cast All Your Cares", which harnesses the writing hooks of Angie Winans and the brothers Caldwell, is powered by the guitar finesse of Paul Jackson Jr., and features a strong chorus supporting Hobb's soulful delivery on lead.
The familiar voice of Donna Summer graces "When I Look Up". It's a softly soaring AC ballad about the liberty that Jesus brings, with Hobbs intertwining his pipes with Summer's exquisite phrasing over subtle bird twittering effects and a soft rhythm track. Written by the Caldwells with up-and-comer Hallerin Hill, it's a quiet full force gale, complete with backing vocals from Angie Winans.
Continuing on the guest artist theme, former Doobie Brother turned solo artist Michael McDonald joins his husky soul with Hobbs' rich tones on the head-bob track, Everyday. Fueled by musical elements of the Gap Band's "Outstanding", the Tommy Sims composition is an urban delight. Check these lines:
Surely the mercy of your love is in this place
I know that every day, come rain or shine
That it's mine all mine.
—from "Everyday"
On "So Amazing", Hobbs turns the tables on those who can't refrain from constantly comparing his vocal vibe to that of Luther Vandross. With his Gospel cover of this Vandross hit, Hobbs boldly tackles this comparison issue head on. No doubt he could easily be mistaken for the crooner, but with Hobbs' spirit of sensitivity infused throughout, there's no comparison on the deeper level. Virtue softly provides sweet backing vocals.
Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald contributed vocals to a couple of The Winans' projects (Decision and Back 2 Back) back when.
He's primarily known for his work with The Dobbie Brothers and Steely Dan, plus his own solo work.
Other hits have come in collaborations with James Ingram, Aretha Franklin, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross and Donna Summer (who also appears with Darwin Hobbs on this Vertical project).
Hobbs has stated that on this project, "every song was written strategically to represent some aspect of our relationship to God and His relationship to us" —hence the title Vertical, indicating that relationship.
So it's no surprise then, that the jewel in this CD jewel case is the medley of praise and worship ("Praise Medley"). It's on this soft, 8-minute, vocals-focused cut that Hobbs truly astounds with his range and selection of expression. The fact that he doesn't need vocal dramatics to do this speaks volumes to his gift. Holy praise tunes included are "El Shaddai", "You Are Holy", "You Are My Hiding Place" and "Great Is Your Mercy".
Set your alarm clock now, because you certainly don't want to sleep on this project. There's so much to love on this disk that you may not be able to handle it in one listen.
I'm still reeling.
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Your Grace Is Enough
Darwin Hobbs Lyrics
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You wrestle with the sinner's heart
You lead us by still waters and to
mercy
And nothing can keep us apart
Pre So remember your people
Remember your children
Remember your promise
Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough for me
Great is your love and justice God
You use the weak to lead the strong
You lead us in the song of your
salvation
And all your people sing along
Your Grace is enough
Heaven reaching down to us
Your Grace is enough for me
God, I see your grace is enough
I'm covered in your love
Your grace is enough for me
For me
The song "Your Grace Is Enough" by Darwin Hobbs emphasizes God's faithfulness and grace towards us, sinners. The lyrics describe how God doesn't give up on the sinner's heart, but instead leads them to peaceful waters while showing them mercy. It also states that His grace is enough to unite and protect us as His children no matter what comes in between us.
The pre-chorus then reminds everyone to remember God's promises because His grace is truly enough. The second verse starts by acknowledging God's love and justice; where He uses those who are considered weak to lead the strong. Through Him, we are all being led to salvation, and the chorus is a reminder of the greatness of His grace, reaching down to us on Earth to uplift and cover us with His love.
Overall, the song encourages believers to have faith in God's grace, even if they feel unworthy or incapable of receiving it. It also reminds them that God's love for them is unchanging and His grace is enough to forgive them for their sins, all they need to do is to have faith in Him.
Line by Line Meaning
Great is your faithfulness oh God
God's faithfulness is exceptional and unmatched.
You wrestle with the sinner's heart
God struggles with the inner conflicts of sinners.
You lead us by still waters and to mercy
God guides us to peaceful places and towards his mercy.
And nothing can keep us apart
Nothing can separate us from God's love.
Pre So remember your people
God is asked to remember his people.
Remember your children
God is asked to remember his children.
Remember your promise
God is asked to remember his promise.
Oh God
The song calls out to God.
Your grace is enough
God's grace suffices for everything and everyone.
Your grace is enough
God's grace suffices for everything and everyone.
Your grace is enough for me
God's grace suffices for the singer.
Great is your love and justice God
God is characterized as having abundant love and justice.
You use the weak to lead the strong
God uses those who are weak to lead those who are strong.
You lead us in the song of your salvation
God guides us in the song of his salvation.
And all your people sing along
All of God's people join in singing the song of his salvation.
Your Grace is enough
God's grace suffices for everything and everyone.
Heaven reaching down to us
God's grace descends from heaven to earth.
Your Grace is enough for me
God's grace suffices for the singer.
God, I see your grace is enough
The singer acknowledges that God's grace suffices.
I'm covered in your love
The singer is completely enveloped in God's love.
Your grace is enough for me
God's grace suffices for the singer.
For me
The song emphasizes that God's grace is sufficient for the singer in particular.
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
zhanae
on Heal the Land
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land)
Oh!
Let's talk about the problems
Please tell me how we solve them
There has to be a brighter day.
Ohhhh!
On your mark, get set, let's go now
Lights, Camera, Action showed now
Seems like this is what we've become
What do we do, Ohhhhh
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land
Oh!)
We've got to find our way back
To the idea that we first had
Somehow we've gone and lost our way
Ohhhh
Wake up and smell the brew now
Make this our finest hour
All faces turn into the ground
This is the answer!
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land)
Why? Oh Why?
is the question, tell me.
Who will stand?
Wanna know how did we end up here?
Or when will it end?
Lord, tell me where do we go from hereee?
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land)
Oh OH Oh OH Oh OHhhh (8x)
HEAL THE LAND!
Pray, seek my face!
(Chorus)
(Oh!
If my people
Who are called
By my name would
Humbly pray
Seek my face and change
their ways
I'll heal the land)
Paula Carr
on My Promise To You
Why don't they have lyrics to this song