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.
I Am
Donnie McClurkin Lyrics
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I am amazed at the power of his love
I am amazed at the power of his blood
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I am amazed
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I am amazed
Yes I am amazed at the wonders of his grace (his grace)
I am amazed at his plan
Oh, I am amazed yes I am
He washed my sins away, amazing
He heals the broken heart, amazing
He gives a second chance, amazing
Oh, I am amazed
He stops the enemy, amazing
He set the captives free, amazing
His blessings over me, amazing
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I am amazed
By his blood the price was paid, amazing
By his blood that's all erased, amazing
By this i'm truly saved, amazing
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I am amazed
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I am amazed
I am amazed
It's amazing how he saved me
It's amazing how he freed me
It's amazing how he loves me
So amazing how he delivered me
I am amazed
So amazing
When I think of all you've done for me
Amazed
Amazed
I am amazed
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I am amazed
The song "I Am" by Donnie McClurkin is an expansive praise and worship song that seeks to remind listeners of the greatness of God. The song speaks of the power of God's name, love, and blood, which are all things that amaze the artist. The artist is in awe of God's grace, plan, and work of his hands. The lyrics suggest that God is capable of washing sins away, healing broken hearts, giving second chances, stopping enemies, releasing captives, and pouring blessings over the artist.
Furthermore, the song is an affirmation of faith in Jesus Christ. The artist acknowledges Jesus' blood as the ultimate price that was paid for his salvation. He recognizes Jesus' sacrifice as an amazing demonstration of love, which makes him marvel. The song also celebrates God's goodness, his grace, and mercy that have been shown to the artist in the past.
In conclusion, the song presents an embodiment of the artist's emotions of gratitude and love for God. Its lyrics remind listeners of everything that God has done for them, and how amazing His power and works are. The song seeks to inspire and uplift the faith of believers towards the Lord.
Line by Line Meaning
I am amazed at the power of his name
I am in awe of how powerful God's name is
I am amazed at the power of his love
I am in awe of how strong God's love is
I am amazed at the power of his blood
I am in awe of how significant the sacrifice of Jesus' blood was for our salvation
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I am amazed
I am in absolute awe
Yes I am amazed at the wonders of his grace
(his grace)
I am in awe of how God's grace has transformed me
I am amazed at his plan
I am in awe of how perfect God's plan for my life is
I am amazed at the wonders of his hands
yes
I am in awe of the amazing things God has done with his hands
He washed my sins away, amazing
It's amazing that God has cleansed me of my sins and made me new
He heals the broken heart, amazing
It's amazing that God has the power to heal those with broken hearts
He gives a second chance, amazing
It's amazing that God forgives us and gives us multiple chances to turn our lives around
He stops the enemy, amazing
It's amazing that God has the power to stop evil from hurting us
He set the captives free, amazing
It's amazing that God has the power to liberate us from bondage
His blessings over me, amazing
I am in awe of how God has blessed me in remarkable ways
By his blood the price was paid, amazing
It's amazing that Jesus paid the ultimate price with his blood for our salvation
By his blood that's all erased, amazing
It's amazing that Jesus completely eradicated our sins with his blood
By this I'm truly saved, amazing
It's amazing that I am saved forever because of the sacrifice of Jesus' blood
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I am amazed
My amazement is beyond words
It's amazing how he saved me
It's amazing how God saved me from eternal condemnation
It's amazing how he freed me
It's amazing how God released me from my bondage to sin
It's amazing how he loves me
It's amazing how God loves me unconditionally despite my faults
So amazing how he delivered me
It's amazing how God delivered me from the grip of the enemy
So amazing
God's ways are beyond comprehension
When I think of all you've done for me
When I contemplate on all God has done for me
Amazed
I am in awe of God's awesomeness
I am amazed
I am in awe of God's greatness
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Patricia Peters
Donnie McClurkin – I Am Lyrics
Verse 1
Come now and see this mystery.
Remove your shoes, bow down,
Where you stand right now is holy ground.
The fire burns, sit at my feet and learn,
As I reveal my plan, and I tell you who I am.
Chorus
I am, I am,
I'm the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
I am, I am,
And I've chosen you to set my people free;
Go now and set them free.
Verse 2
Some will not hear, others will fear,
Because the enemy has said
Before I let them go I'd rather see them dead.
But in that hour, I will reveal My power through you,
So that all may see and when they ask you,
Tell them what you know of Me.
Chorus
Bridge
I give you a heritage
And I give you privilege,
More than anyone
You will know my way
I will come and speak with you
I will always be with you
Don't you fear
Know that I will be right here
Chorus
Patricia Peters
Donnie McClurkin – I Am Lyrics
Verse 1
Come now and see this mystery.
Remove your shoes, bow down,
Where you stand right now is holy ground.
The fire burns, sit at my feet and learn,
As I reveal my plan, and I tell you who I am.
Chorus
I am, I am,
I'm the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
I am, I am,
And I've chosen you to set my people free;
Go now and set them free.
Verse 2
Some will not hear, others will fear,
Because the enemy has said
Before I let them go I'd rather see them dead.
But in that hour, I will reveal My power through you,
So that all may see and when they ask you,
Tell them what you know of Me.
Chorus
Bridge
I give you a heritage
And I give you privilege,
More than anyone
You will know my way
I will come and speak with you
I will always be with you
Don't you fear
Know that I will be right here
Chorus
Donna McPherson
Pastor Donnie McClurkin this Worship Song is a Prophecy for now to the Body of Christ to remind all of Us to do the Will of GOD in JESUS Christ. GOD Richest Blessings to you.
Joel Keitt
What a blessed soundtrack, truly a wonderful and holy song 😊. God bless and Jesus keep you all.
Kiona McNutt
God bring us to a place of safety.🙏❤️🌹
DivaTHESASSYQUEEN
Amen😊
Donna McPherson
This is still a prophetic Worship Song especially for now to the Body of Christ by one if my favorite Worship Minisrty Leaders. GOD Richest Blessings to you Pastor Donnie McClurkin.
Denise Coleman
GOD is truly amazing ❤️🙏🙏
GeorgeBecky Dragan
Beautiful, passionate song.
Mezzo Makeover
This is bomb 💣
Nor Azrina Azlan
Amazing