Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Clark Cole began singing at an early … Read Full Bio ↴Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Clark Cole began singing at an early age with her sisters Karen, Twinkie, Jacky, and Denise. The sisters sang in their pastor father's church and usually performed songs written and composed by their mother. Clark Cole, who is referred to as the "jazzy sister" of the group, helped develop what is known as "The Clark Sound", which often features high and fast melismas, riffs, runs, and soulful growls.Dorinda sang lead on "Overdose Of The Holy Ghost", the B-side to The Clark Sisters' biggest single "You Brought The Sunshine".

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).

Holy One
Dorinda Clark-Cole Lyrics

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Righteous king
The awesome prince of peace
The lamb who died for me
Be exalted high

Lord of lords
It's you my heart adores
You shall reign forevermore

Be exalted high

Excellent in all Your ways
Receive all glory as
We lift our hands and say

Holy one, be exalted
Holy one, be glorified
Holy one, Your ways will never change
Be please as we exalted Your holy name

Holy one, be exalted
Holy one , be glorified
Holy one, Your ways will never change
Be please as we exalted Your holy name

You said if you would be lifted up
You would draw and men with
Your grace and love

Holy one, be exalted
Holy one, be exalted
Faithful one, be exalted
Faithful one, be exalted

Exalted, exalted, You are

Holy one, Your ways will never change
Be please as we exalted Your holy name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dorinda Clark-Cole's song "Holy One" contain a deep reverence and adoration for God. The opening lines declare God as a righteous king, an awesome prince of peace, and the lamb who died for the singer. The singer, then, acknowledges that God is the Lord of lords and that it is He alone whom the singer's heart adores. The singer recognizes that God will reign forever, and by exalting His name, the singer acknowledges that He is excellent in all His ways. The refrain of the song repeats the phrase "Holy One," emphasizing God's incredible holiness and greatness. The songwriter references John 12:32, where Jesus says, "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself." The singer is expressing her desire to lift up God's name so that others may be drawn to Him.

The song is a beautiful expression of worship and reverence for God. The lyrics speak to the heart of the singer and her desire to exalt God above all else. The song declares His holiness, power, and love, and the singer recognizes that worshiping Him is an opportunity to draw closer to God.

Line by Line Meaning

Righteous king
We acknowledge you as a king who is morally upright

The awesome prince of peace
You are an impressive ruler who brings calmness and tranquility

The lamb who died for me
You sacrificed your life for our sake, just like a lamb would be offered for atonement

Be exalted high
We lift you up and exalt you to a high position above all else

Lord of lords
You reign over all other rulers and authorities

It's you my heart adores
Our hearts are filled with love and reverence towards you

You shall reign forevermore
You will continue to rule for all eternity

Excellent in all Your ways
You are perfect in all aspects of your being and actions

Receive all glory as
We glorify you for who you are

We lift our hands and say
We raise our hands as an expression of praise and worship

Holy one, be exalted
We exalt you as a sacred and revered being