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 Andraรฉ 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 Andraรฉ 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 โStand,โ and, he says, in 20 minutes the words flowed inside his head. โHow do you deal with the shame of your pastโฆyou stand,โ 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 โspecial.โ
In 1983, while working with the choir, McClurkin met the Reverend Marvin L. Winans. Impressed by McClurkinโs 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 heโs known for โbeing real.โ 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.
Create In Me a Clean Heart
Donnie McClurkin Lyrics
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And purify me, purify me
Create in me a clean heart
So I may worship Thee, everybody say it
Create in me a clean heart
And purify me, purify me
Create in me a clean heart
So I may worship Thee
Say it now, say it now
Create in me a clean heart
And purify me, purify me
Create in me a clean heart
So I may worship Thee
Cast me not away from thy presence
Please don't take your spirit from me
And restore the joy of salvation
So that I may worship Thee
Please Lord God
Create in me a clean heart
And purify me, purify me
Create in me a clean heart
So I may worship Thee
Cast me not away from thy presence
Please don't take your spirit from me
And restore the joy of salvation
So that I may worship Thee
Create in me a clean heart
And purify me, purify me
Create in me a clean heart
So I may worship Thee
Create in me a clean heart
And purify me, purify me
Create in me a clean heart
So I may worship Thee
So I may worship Thee
So that I may worship Thee
So that I may worship Thee
So that I may worship Thee
The above lyrics are from Donnie McClurkin's song "Create In Me a Clean Heart". The song is a prayer asking God to purify the innermost being of the singer so that they can worship Him. It is a plea for mercy and forgiveness, and a declaration of the singer's desire to be in the presence of God. The repetition of the phrase "Create in me a clean heart" emphasizes the deep desire of the singer to be made clean and pure before God.
The lyrics also include a plea for God to not "cast me away from thy presence" and to "restore the joy of salvation". These lines demonstrate the singer's understanding of the importance of being in God's presence and receiving salvation. The repeated use of the phrase "So that I may worship Thee" reflects the singer's recognition that true worship can only come from a pure heart.
The song is a powerful reminder of the importance of constant self-reflection and a desire for spiritual purification. It encourages listeners to make an effort to remove anything that may hinder their relationship with God and to seek Him with a pure heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Create in me a clean heart
Lord, please purify my heart and make it clean so that I may worship you with a pure heart.
And purify me, purify me
I ask you to purify me from all impurities.
So I may worship Thee, everybody say it
I desire to worship you with all my heart, so please create a pure heart within me.
Say it now, say it now
I pray this request with all my heart, please hear my plea.
Cast me not away from thy presence
Father, do not cast me away from your presence.
Please don't take your spirit from me
Please do not withdraw your spirit from me, for I need you near.
And restore the joy of salvation
Bring back the joy of my salvation, Lord, and cleanse me so I can worship you.
Please Lord God
I humbly and urgently request your mercy and favor in this matter, oh Lord.
Create in me a clean heart
Please make my heart pure so that I may worship you authentically.
So I may worship Thee
I long to worship you and I know I can only do it with a pure heart made by you, Lord.
So that I may worship Thee
I only seek purity for the sake of genuine worship to you, Oh Lord.
So that I may worship Thee
I am earnestly praying for a clean heart so that I may worship you from the depths of my soul.
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Written by: DONALD MC CLURKIN
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LYRICS
Create in me a clean heart
And purify me, purify me
Create in me a clean heart
So I may worship Thee, everybody say it
Create in me a clean heart
And purify me, purify me
Create in me a clean heart
So I may worship Thee
Say it now, say it now
Create in me a clean heart
And purify me, purify me
Create in me a clean heart
So I may worship Thee
Cast me not away from thy presence
Please don't take your spirit from me
And restore the joy of salvation
So that I may worship Thee
Please Lord God
Create in me a clean heart
And purify me, purify me
Create in me a clean heart
So I may worship Thee
Cast me not away from thy presence
Please don't take your spirit from me
And restore the joy of salvation
So that I may worship Thee
Create in me a clean heart
And purify me, purify me
Create in me a clean heart
So I may worship Thee
Create in me a clean heart
And purify me, purify me
Create in me a clean heart
So I may worship Thee
So I may worship Thee
So that I may worship Thee
So that I may worship Thee
So that I may worship Thee
Songwriters: Donald Mc Clu
@Trishawnie
everyone who sees the comment Jesus loves you and He's working on your right now ๐๐
@shavelbrown3198
๐๐ Thanks for the encouragement
@jameilabatchelor4780
๐ญthank you
@WaterCurrent
thank you sister
@akielcollins5080
I recently gave my life to Christ and this song describes how im feeling now :) i just need a clean heart and to keep being in his presence
@cece9224
The greatest decision ever made๐๐พ! Thank God for your decision. I pray that He continue to keep you and that you continue to desire to be in His presence. And as you travel this blessed journey, may you draw others to Him.๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ
Blessings to you....
@sym9821
It is a daily process. He will hear and answer this prayer. He will change our heart and character, with an indwelling of the Holy Spirit and sacrificing self daily ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ
@jaysplaylists189
When you gave your life to Jesus, you received a new clean heart :) (see Ezekiel 36:26)
@femib2934
Its a daily experience, His grace is sufficient for you. Trust you are still growing in faith...God bless you.
@curtispryce2001
Hope you are holding onto the faith . Continue to grow in grace.