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.
Total Praise
Donnie McClurkin Lyrics
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Lord, I will lift my eyes to the hills
Knowing my help is coming from you
Your peace you give me in times of the storm
You are the source of my strength, hallelujah
And you are the strength of my life, yes you are
Lord, I will lift (sing along, sing along) my eyes to the hills (sing along)
Knowing my help (comes from you) is coming from you
Your peace, you give me in times of the storm
Your peace, you give me (in times of the storm) in times of the storm
Lift your voice and say you are
You are the source of my strength
Ahh you are
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands
And I lift my hands in total praise to You
Sing to the Lord, sing to the Lord, sing to the Lord
Everyone lift your voice and say
You are
You are the source of my strength
There is nobody else, nobody else
You are the strength of my life
Lord, Jesus, I will lift up
I lift my hands in total praise to you
Amen, Amen
To the glory of God say
Amen, Amen
To the glory of God raise your voice and say
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen (sing to God and say)
Oh!
Say you are
You are the source of my strength
The lyrics to Donnie McClurkin's song Total Praise are a testament to unwavering faith in God. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that they will look to the hills, meaning they will look to God for their help. The lyrics dive deep into this idea of a dependence on God, making it clear that He is the source of the singer's strength and the strength of their life. The line "your peace you give me in times of the storm" refers to the comfort and shelter God provides during turbulent times. The chorus is a declaration of praise, with the singer lifting their hands in total praise to God. The end of the song features a repeating chorus with the lyrics "Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen" emphasizing the singer's desire to continue to praise God.
Overall, the song is a powerful display of faith and devotion. The imagery of looking to the hills suggests a feeling of smallness and perhaps insignificance in the grand scheme of things. The storm imagery suggests chaos and tumult, yet even amidst this, the singer finds peace in God. The repetition of phrases seems to emphasize their importance, and the chorus is a testament to the singer's willingness to surrender to God.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, I will lift my eyes to the hills
I will look up to you, God, with hope and expectation
Knowing my help is coming from you
I trust that you will provide me with the assistance I need
Your peace you give me in times of the storm
Your calmness is bestowed upon me when I am in a troubled situation
You are the source of my strength, hallelujah
You are the origin of my energy and resilience, and I praise you for that
And you are the strength of my life, yes you are
You are the force that drives me forward every day, and I acknowledge that
And I lift my hands in total praise to you
I exalt you, God, with my entire being
Sing to the Lord, sing to the Lord, sing to the Lord
Let's raise our voices in song to honor God
There is nobody else, nobody else
No one else has the power and authority that you possess
Lord, Jesus, I will lift up
I will direct my attention and devotion to you, Jesus
Amen, Amen
So be it, let it be done
To the glory of God say
Let us acknowledge and glorify God
Oh!
Expressing enthusiasm or awe for God
Say you are
Declare that you are, God
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Written by: Richard Lee Smallwood
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Lord, I will lift mine eyes to the hills
Knowing my health is coming from You
Your peace You give me in times of the storm
You are the source of my strength, Hallelujah
And You are the strength of my life, yes You are
I lift my hands in total praise to You
Lord, I will lift mine eyes to the hills
Knowing my health is coming from You
Your peace, You give me in times of the storm
You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to You
You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
Relle
Lord, I will lift my eyes to the hills
Knowing my help is coming from You
Your peace You give me in time of the storm
You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to You
You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to You
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to You
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Roxanne Baker
To start your day off listening to this song is a day of PEACE no matter what you face. God is awesome and this song is just what will lift your spirits.
Vallie Lee “Kiki” Parsons
PRAISE THE LORD‼️ WE'VE (OVERCOMERS DANCE TROUPE/IBOCCHURCH)HAVE THE PREVILEGE & HONOR IN MINISTRY TO GIVE OUR DADDY PRAISE IN 🩰 DANCE ON THE 5TH SUNDAY OF OCTOBER 🙌🏽 YESSSS, LORD ... THIS SONG IS A GIFT FROM GOD 💖
I 😭 EACH TIME I THINK OF WHAT GOD HAS, IS, AND GOING TO DO IN MY LIFE (JOURNEY)‼️THANK U FOR BLESSING US WITH THIS🎶, PASTOR DONNIE MCCLURKIN 🙇🏾
Regina Hayes
Today I got laid off because of the Coronavirus and I was freaking out and this song came to me. I begin to feel a release in the atmosphere.
Sycanie Tanisha
Are you feeling/doing better?
Sylvia Minnifield
God Bless you
Gina
God bless you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Jess Angel
I am praying for all of us. Corona had to stop the country to see what we were doing to God’s Earth, from people to natural resources. WE KNOW THAT ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD TO THOSE WHO LOVE GOD. Bless us all. All our needs are met IN THE MOMENT we need. We have not because we ask not. God doesn’t withhold good from us. I LOVE YOU ALL
Suga Fit
How are you doing sis?
Tameeka James
My body may feel weak due to my health issues but my God is strong I give him all the praise.
gaielleable
May God's presence always be with you!