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.
Jesus the Mention of Your Name
Donnie McClurkin Lyrics
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Jesus, Jesus, at the mention of Your name
Every knee will bow and tongue proclaim
Jesus, Jesus, You are savior, You are Lord, You are God
Repeat Chorus:
There is one name I love to hear
It sounds like music in my ear
The sweetest name on earth
Repeat Chorus:
So now we worship and adore You
We lift our hands and praise
The Immortal, Invisible
The Ancient Of Days
Creation bows before You
As Your children give You praise
You're the only One
That's worthy of this song
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The lyrics of Donnie McClurkin's "Jesus the Mention of Your Name" are a testament to the power and authority of Jesus Christ. The song opens with an explosive proclamation of the name of Jesus, declaring that at the mere mention of His name, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess Him as the Lord and savior. The chorus is repeated several times, underscoring the magnitude and significance of the name of Jesus. The second verse takes a more personal turn, with the singer expressing their love for the name of Jesus, describing it as the sweetest name on earth, and how it sounds like music in their ear.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus, Jesus, at the mention of Your name
Just the mention of Jesus' name inspires reverence in all those who hear it.
Every knee will bow and tongue proclaim
Regardless of their beliefs or backgrounds, everyone will eventually recognize the power of Jesus and acknowledge it.
Jesus, Jesus, You are savior, You are Lord, You are God
Jesus is the ultimate savior, the ruler of all, and divine in nature.
There is one name I love to hear
This line highlights the emotional connection the singer feels towards Jesus.
I love to sing its worth
The singer finds value and meaning in praising Jesus through song.
It sounds like music in my ear
The beauty and joy of singing about Jesus is compared to the pleasure of listening to music.
The sweetest name on earth
Jesus' name is considered the most lovely and enjoyable thing on this planet.
So now we worship and adore You
The singer and their community commit to praising Jesus.
We lift our hands and praise
Physical gestures are used to express reverence and celebrate Jesus.
The Immortal, Invisible
Jesus is described as eternal and elusive.
The Ancient Of Days
Jesus is also characterized as being timeless and wise.
Creation bows before You
All of nature acknowledges Jesus' power and might.
As Your children give You praise
Worshipping Jesus can also instill a sense of familial belonging.
You're the only One
Jesus is considered to be the only entity deserving of reverence and praise.
That's worthy of this song
The singer affirms that this song is solely intended to celebrate Jesus' greatness.
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