Clark Cole's self-titled solo debut, released in 2002, won two Stellar Awards and a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award (Best Female Gospel Artist). The album featured the hit single "I'm Coming Out". Her second album, The Rose of Gospel, was released in 2005. The live portions of both albums were produced by Asaph Ward, famous for his work with Kim Burrell who counts Dorinda as well as the Clark Sisters as a direct vocal influence.
Dorinda was featured on the title track of Kirk Franklin's Hero album.
In addition to being a recording artist and evangelist, Clark Cole is a prominent figure in the Church of God in Christ, serving as president of the First Ecclesiastical Southwest Jurisdictional No. 1 of the Church of God in Christ and vice-president of the COGIC's International Music Department. She is an administrator and instructor at the Clark Conservatory of Music in Detroit (founded by Mattie Moss Clark in 1979), and is an administrator at the Greater Emmanuel Institutional COGIC, pastored by her brother-in-law, J. Drew Sheard (Karen's husband).
Great Is The Lord
Dorinda Clark-Cole Lyrics
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(Great is the Lord, He is greatly to be praised).
Great is the Lord, He is greatly to be praised.
(Great is the Lord, He is greatly to be praised), hallelujah.
(Great is the Lord and He's greatly to be praised).
Great is the Lord, He is greatly to be praised.
in the city of our God and in the mountain of His holiness.
Verse 2:
(Oh magnify the Lord and lift up His Holy name).
Oh magnify the Lord and lift up His Holy name.
(Oh magnify the Lord and lift up His Holy name), hallelujah.
Verse 3:
(He's the Mighty King and He is the Lord of Lords).
He's the Mighty King and He is the Lord of Lords.
(He's the Mighty King and He is the Lord of Lords), hallelujah;
great and mighty, awesome Ruler.
Verse 4:
(Great, Omnipotent the Lord is worthy of the praise).
Great, Omnipotent the Lord is worthy of the praise.
(Great, Omnipotent the Lord is worthy of the praise), hallelujah;
great and mighty, our Redeemer.
Vamp 1:
Come on let's magnify Him.
Come on let's glorify Him.
Magnify Him, glorify Him,
all the praises, they all go to Him.
Vamp 2:
Come on let's magnify Him.
Come on let's glorify Him.
Vamp 3:
He is great, He is great, He is great.
Ending:
He is great, He is great,
all the praises they all go to Him.
The song "Great Is The Lord" by Dorinda Clark-Cole is a powerful expression of praise to God. The repetition of the song's title in each verse and the vamps emphasizes the greatness of God and urges the listeners to magnify and glorify His name. The lyrics declare that God is worthy to be praised in every city and in every mountain of His holiness.
In the second verse, the song mentions lifting up God's Holy name, which refers to the Biblical concept of making God's name known and respected by all. The third verse declares God's power as the Mighty King and Lord of Lords, emphasizing that He rules over all things. The fourth verse continues to declare God's greatness, calling Him Omnipotent and our Redeemer.
Overall, the song Great Is The Lord is an inspiring and powerful expression of praise and worship to God, emphasizing His greatness and power. It encourages listeners to magnify God's name and give Him all the praises that He deserves.
Line by Line Meaning
Great is the Lord, He is greatly to be praised.
The Lord is truly great and deserving of immense praise and worship.
Great is the Lord and He's greatly to be praised.
Again, the Lord is great and worthy of praise and worship.
in the city of our God and in the mountain of His holiness.
He is praised not just in one location, but everywhere that people worship God.
Oh magnify the Lord and lift up His Holy name.
We should exalt the Lord and lift up His name in worship.
He's the Mighty King and He is the Lord of Lords.
The Lord is the ruler of all and is mighty beyond measure.
great and mighty, awesome Ruler.
He is great, powerful, and awe-inspiring.
Great, Omnipotent the Lord is worthy of the praise.
Once again, the Lord is great and all-powerful and deserves to be praised.
great and mighty, our Redeemer.
The Lord is also our redeemer, which makes His greatness even more amazing.
Come on let's magnify Him.
Let's all magnify the Lord together.
Come on let's glorify Him.
Together we will glorify the Lord.
all the praises, they all go to Him.
Every single praise belongs to the Lord, and He deserves them all.
He is great, He is great, He is great.
Yet again, the Lord's greatness is emphasized and celebrated.
Ending:He is great, He is great,all the praises they all go to Him.
As the song comes to an end, we are reminded once more that the Lord is great and worthy of all our praise.
Writer(s): Asaph Alexander Ward
Contributed by Alyssa P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.