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).
You Don't Have to Leave Here
Dorinda Clark-Cole Lyrics
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He'll remove all the doubt and the shame
There's nothing too hard
That he cannot solve
Just believe it and claim it by faith
Please don't you leave here the same
He'll remove all doubt and the shame
Whatever you ask, ask in His name
There was woman
With the issue of blood
Twelve Years of Suffering
One day she came behind Jesus
There were many physicians that could not cure
One day she came behind Jesus
And she touched the hem of his garment
Jesus said who touched me
She was healed immediately
ANd her faith has made her whole
You don't wanna leave here
CHORUS
I understand
What you've been going through
I know cause I've been hurt before
Just like you
But th e man name Jesus
He'll remove all your guilt and shame
ANd every time I turn around
He keeps on blessing me
Oh, in God's eyes
It doesn't matter what you've been thru
Cause the Lord He'll be right there for ya
He promised, He promised to forgive you of your sins
All you got to do is claim it
Claim it
Claim it by faith, Oh faith
Faith unlocks the door
Believe it
It shall be done
You don't have to leave here the same
Give it to Jesus (3x)
He's the only one that can handle it (repeat)
In the lyrics to Dorinda Clark-Cole's song "You Don't Have to Leave Here," the singer comforts the listener who may be struggling with doubt and shame. She reminds the listener that there is nothing too hard for God to solve, and all they need to do is believe it and claim it by faith. She references the biblical story of a woman with an issue of blood who had been suffering for 12 years and had tried many doctors without success. One day, she touched the hem of Jesus' garment, and he asked who had touched him. The woman was healed immediately, and her faith had made her whole. The singer encourages the listener not to leave without seeking God's help and claiming the promise of forgiveness.
The lyrics in this chorus encourage the listener that they don't have to leave without seeking God's help, and they don't have to stay the same. The song highlights that God is willing and able to help with any problem, and all the listener needs to do is believe and have faith. The biblical reference to the woman with an issue of blood illustrates how important faith is in receiving healing and deliverance.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to leave here the same
You have the power to change with faith in God's help
He'll remove all the doubt and the shame
God can free you from feelings of uncertainty and guilt
There's nothing too hard
Nothing is impossible for God
That he cannot solve
God can solve any problem you have
Just believe it and claim it by faith
By having faith and asking, God will help you
Please don't you leave here the same
Don't miss the opportunity to change for the better
Whatever you ask, ask in His name
Ask God for help, and He will give it to you
There was woman
A woman in the Bible had an issue of blood and suffered for 12 years
With the issue of blood
She had a physical ailment that could not be cured
Twelve Years of Suffering
Her ailment caused her pain and distress for 12 years
One day she came behind Jesus
She followed Jesus, hoping for a cure
There were many physicians that could not cure
Doctors were unable to help her with her problem
And she touched the hem of his garment
She believed that touching Jesus' clothing would heal her
Jesus said who touched me
Jesus asked who had touched him to reveal the person who was healed
She was healed immediately
Her faith in Jesus' healing power made her healthy at once
ANd her faith has made her whole
Her trust in Jesus cured her completely
CHORUS
The singer understands and empathizes with the listener's difficulties
I understand
The singer has experienced hardship too
What you've been going through
The singer knows the listener's struggles
Just like you
The singer has been in the same situation
But th e man name Jesus
Jesus can help you too
And every time I turn around
The singer is always receiving blessings from God
He keeps on blessing me
God continually provides for the singer
Oh, in God's eyes
God sees everyone equally
It doesn't matter what you've been thru
Your past doesn't matter to God
Cause the Lord He'll be right there for ya
God will be with you always
He promised, He promised to forgive you of your sins
God has promised to forgive you for your mistakes
All you got to do is claim it
Ask God for forgiveness and believe it will be granted
Claim it
Assert your faith and trust in God
Claim it by faith, Oh faith
Have faith in God's ability to help
Faith unlocks the door
Believing in God opens up opportunities for change
Believe it
Have faith in God's power to change your situation
It shall be done
God will answer your prayers and provide for you
Give it to Jesus (3x)
Surrender your problems and worries to God
He's the only one that can handle it (repeat)
Only God can solve your problems
Contributed by Chloe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Papa Frank
He'll remove all the doubt and the shame! Absolutely love Dorinda's music and powerful messages. She is truly anointed.
celeste matthews
YES SHE IS
Nath C
Yes... the anointing is all over this one... so powerful
KaTonya Smyth
This is my altar call music. This song ushers in the presence of the Holy Spirit, healing, deliverance, salvation and blessed. Our sister, Dorinda has paid a great price for the anointing on her life!!! This can only come by a genuine YES to the will of God on your life. Her other song, I'm Still Here is my intro song. Glory to God!!! đđ.
bless14me
I love this song so much, I let my co worker listen to this and the holy spirit came upon me, I could not hold the tears...Lord Jesus thank you for sending this song to me......
IMINTHEWILLOFGOD
This song is JUST what I needed to hear right now,THANK YOU JESUS!!!!
KaTonya Smyth
This is my altar call song. This entire album is oily and anointed!!!
Ajay Dwayne
Why is this song so beautiful just ministers to me
B Gray
An infinitely powerful song.. Imagine if she re records this, but as a duet with Karen.. And the original 3 Clark sisters (JDT) as back ground? It'll be magical.
BTTFMinistries03
I use to serve and minister on one of our local radio stations. Her song, I'm still here was my opening and ending songs. God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit showed up mightily. I had to forget about what I went through during the week. Sister Dorinda's CD has the anointing!