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.
Intro
Donnie McClurkin Lyrics
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When we praise heaven abides within your heart
Praise unlocks the door it breaks every chain
Praise releases dreams it's all in his name
Just praise through your struggles and through your pain
Just praise through the storm, yes through the rain
Beyond every dark cloud, beyond all fear and doubt
When we praise God will do the impossible
Just have faith he can do the improvable
Tell of his awesome works, speak well of his name
Jesus, oh lamb of God forever shall reign
Just praise through your struggles and through your pain
Just praise through the storm, yes through the rain
Beyond every dark cloud, beyond all fear and doubt
There's a blessing, a promise awaiting in your praise
We lift our voices in one accord
Sing these praises to you oh lord
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh there is no one
No one like thee, holy, holy
Praise him, worship Him, gonna clap, gonna dance
Gonna shout, gonna just lift my voice and praise Him
Worship Him, gonna clap, gonna dance, gonna shout
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Just praise, just praise, just praise
Just praise through your struggles and through your pain
Just praise through the storm, yes through the rain
Beyond every dark cloud, beyond all fear and doubt
Beyond every dark cloud, beyond all fear and doubt
Beyond every dark cloud, beyond all fear and doubt
There's a blessing, a promise awaiting in your praise
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
The lyrics of "Intro" by Donnie McClurkin are about the power of praise and worship. The song emphasizes that when we praise God, heaven responds with open arms and dwells within our hearts. Praise is the key that unlocks the door to our dreams, breaks every chain, and releases blessings in our lives. Through praising God, we can conquer our struggles, overcome our pain, and find peace beyond all fear and doubt. When we speak well of his name, we acknowledge the greatness and awesomeness of Jesus, the lamb of God who reigns forever. The song encourages us to sing in one accord and lift our voices in worship, clapping, dancing, and shouting to express our gratitude and love for God.
Line by Line Meaning
When we praise heaven responds with open arms
Praising God attracts his favor and blessings.
When we praise heaven abides within your heart
Praising God brings his presence into our hearts.
Praise unlocks the door it breaks every chain
Praise has the power to break bondages and open up opportunities.
Praise releases dreams it's all in his name
Praise can unlock our potential and enable us to fulfill our dreams through God's power.
Just praise through your struggles and through your pain
No matter our difficulties, we should praise God.
Just praise through the storm, yes through the rain
No matter the difficulties in life, we should continue to praise God.
Beyond every dark cloud, beyond all fear and doubt
No matter how tough life gets, God's blessings are beyond the obstacles.
There's a blessing, a promise awaiting in your praise
Praising God attracts his blessings and fulfills his promises.
When we praise God will do the impossible
Through praise, God can do the seemingly impossible.
Just have faith he can do the improvable
We should trust in God's power, even when things seem impossible.
Tell of his awesome works, speak well of his name
We should share with others about the great things that God has done for us and speak of his greatness.
Jesus, oh lamb of God forever shall reign
Jesus is our savior and his reign is eternal.
We lift our voices in one accord
Together, we lift our voices in praise to God.
Sing these praises to you oh lord
We sing to honor and praise God.
There is no one like thee, holy, holy
God is unique and holy.
Gonna clap, gonna dance, gonna shout
Praise can involve dancing, clapping, and shouting of joy.
Just praise, just praise, just praise
We should praise God consistently and with all our hearts.
Contributed by Molly V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.