A native of California, Coley was born in Berkley, Califonia in 1955 and ra… Read Full Bio ↴A native of California, Coley was born in Berkley, Califonia in 1955 and raised in Oakland, California where he spent the bulk of his developmental years influenced equally by his upbringing in the African-American church and his vocalist mother's love for Gospel, classical and jazz music. His teenage years were filled with vocal and instrumental training in school bands and regional choirs, and by the time he entered college his talent as a singer and keyboardist was widely recognized. In 1977, Coley's unique musical presence earned him the opportunity to perform with the legendary Hawkins Family. As a singer with Edwin Hawkins and later a songwriter and musical director for Tramaine Hawkins, Coley began to establish a name for himself on a national level. Lead vocal appearances on several high profile albums with Hawkins family and with James Cleveland's Gospel Music Workshop of America led to Coley's solo debut, "Just Daryl", in 1985. The string of award nominations and chart-topping albums has never ceased. Daryl Coley has worked with some of the music industry's most talented artists such as Stevie Wonder, Ramsey Lewis, Nancy Wilson, Richard Smallwood, and Philip Bailey. He has recorded a landmark collection of more than 100 studio performances, yet his greatest impact in the Gospel marketplace has always been the strength of his live performances.

On March 16, 2016, Coley died in hospice care surrounded by his family. He was 60

Praise
Daryl Coley Lyrics

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Come on and celebrate
Just being in the presence of the Father
Give Him worthy praise

Come with uplifted hands
Giving the King of kings the praises
Come with uplifted hearts
Giving the Lord of lords all of the glory

Give Him worthy praise

Come now into His presence
With singing our voices ringing
Come on and give a shout of victory
He's worthy of the glory
Give Him worthy praise

Lift your voice in praise
With your heart give thanks
Dance and twirl about
Let His praise ring out
Give Him worthy praise

Glory glory hallelujah
Thank You for all You've done
Come on and dance
Now here's your chance

Hallelujah hallelujah
Hallelujah hallelujah
Give Him all the glory
Give Him worthy praise
Give Him glory

Give Him honor
Give Him worthy praise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Daryl Coley's gospel song Worthy Praise call for a celebration and acknowledgment of God's presence in our lives. The opening lines invite listeners to join in the celebration of simply being in the presence of the Father, recognizing that he is deserving of praise. The song proceeds to encourage congregants to lift their hands and hearts in praise, acknowledging God's greatness and offering him worthy praise.

As the song continues, the lyrics urge listeners to enter into God's presence with singing and to give him a shout of victory. The chorus repeats the call to give God worthy praise and encourages listeners to lift their voices, give thanks, and dance in celebration of all that God has done.

Line by Line Meaning

Come on and celebrate
Let us rejoice and show our happiness

Just being in the presence of the Father
Simply being near God is a blessing

Give Him worthy praise
Offer God praise deserving of His greatness

Come with uplifted hands
Raise your hands to honor the King of kings

Giving the King of kings the praises
Offering God the worship He deserves as the greatest ruler

Come with uplifted hearts
Open your heart to give praise to the Lord of lords

Giving the Lord of lords all of the glory
Offering God the worship He deserves as the greatest Lord

Come now into His presence
Approach God and be close to Him

With singing our voices ringing
Let the joy of our voices bring music to God's ears

Come on and give a shout of victory
Proclaim God's triumph with a loud cry

He's worthy of the glory
God is deserving of all honor and praise