Born: November 9, 1959

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.

Lord I Lift Your Name On High
Donnie McClurkin Lyrics

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Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I love to sing your praises
I'm so glad you are in my life
I'm so glad you came to save us

Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I love to sing your praises
I'm so glad you are in my life

I'm so glad you came to save us

You came from heaven to earth, to show the way
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky
Lord I lift your name on high

You came from heaven to earth, to show the way
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky
Lord I lift your name on high

You came from heaven to earth, to show the way
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky
Lord I lift your name on high

Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I lift your name on high

Lord I lift your name on high
Lord I lift your name on high

Overall Meaning

The song "Lord I Lift Your Name On High" by Donnie McClurkin is a powerful testament to the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The opening lines, "Lord I lift your name on high, / Lord I love to sing your praises," express a deep devotion to God and an eagerness to glorify Him. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the joy and gratitude that the singer feels towards God.

The next lines, "I'm so glad you are in my life, / I'm so glad you came to save us," acknowledge the impact that God has had on the singer's life. The singer feels blessed to have God in their life and is grateful for His salvation. This reflects a common theme in Christian music – the acknowledgement that without God's love and grace, life would be empty and meaningless.

The final lines, "You came from heaven to earth, to show the way / From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay / From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky / Lord I lift your name on high," tell the story of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection. The repetition of these lines reminds the listener of the amazing sacrifice that Jesus made for us and the ultimate victory that He achieved over death.

Overall, "Lord I Lift Your Name On High" is a powerful worship song that celebrates God's love and sacrifice. The song is a reminder of the impact that God can have on our lives and the amazing gift of salvation that He offers to us.

Line by Line Meaning

Lord I lift your name on high
I exalt and honor you, God, showing that you are above all others

Lord I love to sing your praises
I delight in expressing my admiration and adoration towards you through song

I'm so glad you are in my life
I feel joy and gratitude that you are a part of my existence and give me purpose

I'm so glad you came to save us
I am thankful that you sacrificed yourself to free us from sin and reconcile us with God

You came from heaven to earth, to show the way
You descended from heaven to guide us on the path of righteousness and salvation

From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
You suffered and died on the cross to atone for our sins and remove the burden of guilt

From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky
You overcame death and ascended into heaven, ensuring eternal life for those who believe in you

Lord I lift your name on high
I exalt and honor you, God, showing that you are above all others