Styles: Black Gospel, Contemporary Gospel, Ur… Read Full Bio ↴Born: November 9, 1959
Styles: Black Gospel, Contemporary Gospel, Urban
Biography:
Donnie McClurkin is a gospel vocalist with the soul of Andraé Crouch and the contemporary flair of Kirk Franklin. Born into a home filled with domestic violence and drug abuse, McClurkin was saved by an aunt who sang background vocals with Crouch himself. After staying close to Crouch throughout his boyhood, he began to play piano and sing with his church youth choir. He formed the McClurkin Singers by the time he was a teenager, and later formed another group, the New York Restoration Choir.
Hired as an associate minister at Marvin Winans' Perfecting Church in 1989, with his vocals during a seminar, McClurkin endured a bout with leukemia that year. A friendship with a Warner Alliance executive resulted in his signing to the label for his 1996 self-titled LP, with producers Mark Kibble (of Take 6), Cedric and Victor Maxwell plus Andraé Crouch. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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Donnie McClurkin is a Gospel superstar whose voice is recognized around the world. His voice has already transcended the Sunday morning pulpit to the top of record charts where his music has remained steadfast while reaching gold and platinum status.
While on an airplane, God gave him the words for the song “Stand,” and, he says, in 20 minutes the words flowed inside his head. “How do you deal with the shame of your past…you stand,” he continues repeating the words.
McClurkin has been able to overcome and excel to the point that fans, celebrities and a cross section of music lovers recognize his talent as “special.”
In 1983, while working with the choir, McClurkin met the Reverend Marvin L. Winans. Impressed by McClurkin’s performance a gospel workshop seminar, Winans invited McClurkin to Detroit to help start a ministry. Six years later, in 1989, McClurkin moved to Detroit, became an associate minister at Perfecting Church and began touring and singing at different churches across the country.
At age 31, Donnie was diagnosed with leukemia. But at 36, with church, music and an unyielding faith, Reverend McClurkin hit gold with his debut album and changed his life.
McClurkin is head pastor at Perfecting Faith Church, a nondenominational Pentecostal church in Freeport, New York with a 1,000-plus congregation. He is home for the services every Sunday unless traveling overseas.
This Grammy award winning artist may sing for presidents, but he’s known for “being real.” And whether in his local church pulpit or on a stage before thousands, he preaches a forthright, often-provocative message about his troubled past, and his faith in God. Music, he says, is his sermon.
Blood Sermon
Donnie McClurkin Lyrics
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You see, some of you may not be used to having church like this,
But you've got to learn how to celebrate the sacrifice of the Cross, Because if it wasn't for the Cross
every man, woman, boy and girl would be in the devil's hands.
But thank God He was wounded for my transgression,
He was bruised for my iniquity. The chastise of my peace was upon him and for everyone of His stripes.
I want you to know that if you don't remember anything else I said in here tonight,
It is the cross of Calvary that gives us access to eternal life
It was a bloody Cross
It was a weeping Cross
It was a Cross of suffering,
it was a gory Cross,
You don't understand what happened
They beat Him all night long
Yes they did,
And they ripped His body to shred and He didn't say a word but He purchased our salvation
I want you to understand that it is by His sacrifice that salvation has been extended unto man. Don't you take it lightly
This isn't just some bunch of fanatical people jumping around and mumbling in an unknown tongue
This is are some Blood Washed, Holy Ghost Filled, Saint of the most High God.
In the opening lines of Donnie McClurkin's song Blood Sermon, the singer passionately calls attention to the sacrifice of the Cross as a reason for celebration. He acknowledges that some people may not be used to experiencing church in this way, but they need to learn to appreciate and honor the ultimate sacrifice that was made on their behalf. The singer emphasizes that without the Cross, everyone would be in the hands of the devil. However, because of Jesus' sacrifice, all people can have access to eternal life.
The reference to the "bloody Cross" and the "weeping Cross" highlights the intense suffering that Jesus endured to purchase the salvation of humankind. Despite being beaten all night long and having His body ripped to shreds, Jesus didn't say a word. It was through His ultimate sacrifice that salvation has been extended to humanity. The singer warns listeners not to take this sacrifice lightly, as it was through the Cross of Calvary that they have access to eternal life.
The final lines of the song emphasize the powerful faith of the congregation. They are not just a group of fanatical people jumping around and speaking in an unknown tongue, but rather they are Blood Washed, Holy Ghost Filled, Saints of the Most High God. The singer highlights the deep faith and profound love for God that exists within the community of believers.
Line by Line Meaning
You see, some of you may not be used to having church like this,
I understand that some of you may not be accustomed to worship services like this.
But you've got to learn how to celebrate the sacrifice of the Cross,
You must learn to honor and commemorate the death of Jesus Christ.
Because if it wasn't for the Cross
Without the crucifixion of Jesus Christ,
every man, woman, boy and girl would be in the devil's hands.
every person would be under the control of Satan.
But thank God He was wounded for my transgression,
Fortunately, Jesus Christ was injured for my wrongdoing,
He was bruised for my iniquity.
He was harmed for my immoral behavior.
The chastise of my peace was upon him and for everyone of His stripes.
He suffered the punishment that brought me peace, and was whipped for my healing.
I want you to know that if you don't remember anything else I said in here tonight,
Above all else that I have spoken tonight, remember this:
It is the cross of Calvary that gives us access to eternal life
the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the gateway to everlasting life.
It was a bloody Cross
The cross was stained with the blood of Jesus Christ.
It was a weeping Cross
The cross was associated with sorrow and tears.
It was a Cross of suffering,
The cross was a symbol of agony and pain,
it was a gory Cross,
and it was a gruesome sight.
You don't understand what happened
You may not fully comprehend the significance of what took place.
They beat Him all night long
Jesus was subjected to relentless physical abuse throughout the night.
Yes they did,
this is not an exaggeration.
And they ripped His body to shred and He didn't say a word but He purchased our salvation
Despite being brutally whipped and physically torn apart, Jesus did not speak a word of protest; rather, He did this to secure our redemption.
I want you to understand that it is by His sacrifice that salvation has been extended unto man. Don't you take it lightly
It is important to recognize that we are saved as a result of Jesus Christ's selfless act; this is not something to be taken lightly.
This isn't just some bunch of fanatical people jumping around and mumbling in an unknown tongue
This gathering is not merely a group of zealous individuals who engage in unintelligible speech and physical movements.
This is are some Blood Washed, Holy Ghost Filled, Saint of the most High God.
Rather, these are people who are purified by the blood of Jesus, filled with the Holy Spirit, and devoted to the Almighty God.
Contributed by Makayla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.