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 Love To Praise Him -
Donnie McClurkin Lyrics
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I Love to praise Him (I Love to praise His name)
I Love to praise Him (I Love to praise His name)
I Love to praise His holy name
I Love to praise Him (I Love to praise His name)
I Love to praise up my Lord (I Love to praise His name)
I Love to praise Him (I Love to praise His name)
I Love to praise His holy name
I Love to put my hands together and praise Him (I Love to praise His name)
Is there anybody out here feel the same tonight (I Love to praise His name)
I Love to praise His holy name
For He's my rock (He's my rock, my rock, my sword, my shield)
He's my will (He's my will in the middle of the week)
I know He'll never (I know He'll never, never let me down)
He's just a Jewel (He's just a Jewel that I have found)
Hallelujah (hallelujah)
Hallelujah (hallelujah)
I Love to praise His name
Hallelujah (hallelujah)
Hallelujah (hallelujah)
I Love to praise His name
Hallelujah (hallelujah)
Hallelujah (hallelujah)
I Love to praise His name
I Love to praise His holy name
For He's my rock (He's my rock, my rock, my sword, my shield)
He's my will (He's my will in the middle of the week)
I know He'll never (I know He'll never, never let me down)
He's just a Jewel (He's just a Jewel that I have found)
Hallelujah (hallelujah)
Hallelujah (hallelujah)
I Love to praise His name
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Hallelujah (hallelujah)
I Love to praise His name
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Make me feel good to praise Him (I Love to praise)
He's worthy of the praise (I Love to praise)
He's worthy of the glory (I Love to praise)
Everybody Love to praise Him (I Love to praise)
Everybody Love to praise Him (I Love to praise)
Help me say
I Love (I Love)
I Love (I Love)
I Love (I Love)
I Love (I Love)
I Love (I Love)
I Love (I Love)
I Love (I Love)
I Love (I Love)
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I Love to praise
The song "I Love to Praise Him" by Donnie McClurkin is a powerful proclamation of love and devotion towards God. The repeated phrase "I Love to praise Him (His name)" emphasizes the joy and excitement that comes from praising God's name. The song also acknowledges God's role as a protector and provider, with the lines "He's my rock, my sword, my shield" and "He's my will in the middle of the week." The ultimate message of the song is that God is worthy of all praise and glory.
One interesting aspect of the song is its use of repetition. The phrase "I Love to praise Him" is repeated numerous times throughout the song, which creates a sense of urgency and excitement. The repetition also serves to emphasize the message of the song: that praising God is a joyful and fulfilling experience.
Another interesting aspect of the song is its use of call-and-response. The line "Is there anybody out here feel the same tonight" is a call for the audience to join in the celebration of God's name. The response "I Love to praise His holy name" creates a sense of unity and community among the listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I Love to praise Him (I Love to praise His name)
I love to give honor and glorify God through praising His name
I Love to praise His holy name
I take great pleasure in magnifying the sanctity of God's name through worship
I Love to put my hands together and praise Him (I Love to praise His name)
I enjoy uplifting my hands and exalting God's name through praise
Is there anybody out here feel the same tonight (I Love to praise His name)
I am asking if there is anyone else present who is willing to join me in praising God's name
For He's my rock (He's my rock, my rock, my sword, my shield)
God is my source of strength, comfort, and protection through difficult times
He's my will (He's my will in the middle of the week)
In challenging times, God's will helps guide me through the week and gives me the strength to push forward
I know He'll never (I know He'll never, never let me down)
I have trust and confidence that God will never fail me
He's just a Jewel (He's just a Jewel that I have found)
God is like a precious gem that I have discovered and treasure with all my heart
Hallelujah (hallelujah)
An expression of praise and thanksgiving to God
He's worthy of the praise (I Love to praise)
God is deserving of all the adoration, admiration, and praise that we offer Him
He's worthy of the glory (I Love to praise)
God is worthy of all the honor and glory that we can give Him through worship and praise
Everybody Love to praise Him (I Love to praise)
I recognize that many others also love to give praise to God
Help me say
Asking for assistance in expressing love and devotion to God
I Love (I Love)
Feelings of affection and devotion towards God
I Love to praise
My greatest joy and delight is in praising God
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CHARLES WILLIS, FREDERICK VAUGHN, PAUL III WRIGHT, RALPH LOFTON, SIMEAON BAKER, TERRY BAKER
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