Known as one of Gospel music’s premiere worshipers, Earnest Pugh is thrilled about the new project and believes this CD has taken him to the next level. “In the previous project, I was asking God to Rain On Us, but now I am asking to see God’s glory,” explains Pugh. “When I asked the Lord to see His glory and to reveal His power to me, He said that I had to be honest and ‘earnest’ with him about all of my shortcomings and my failures. It started a process of purification with me before God. I had to have my heart pure before I could truly see God for what He is,” says the artist.
From that process not only came the title of the CD, Earnestly Yours, but also the lead single, “I Need Your Glory”. A soaring, gorgeous ballad, “I Need Your Glory” is tailor-made for the recording artist. With splendid orchestration and moving lyrics, it’s the type of song that only Earnest Pugh could pull off. While his impressive five-octave range captivates the ear, it’s the anointing that really takes hold of the heart.
The Michael Bereal-produced project contains one jewel after another including the stunner, “Wait…All The Day”, the liberating “Free To Worship”, the gratitude-laden “Thank You” and a remake of the Gospel favorite, “Perfect Peace”. Throughout the twelve tracks, Earnest gives us worship and praise, traditional and contemporary. For Earnestly Yours, his second joint venture with Black Smoke Worldwide Music, he tapped two notable guest vocalists, Lisa Knowles of The Brown Sisters who shares the mic with Pugh on the urban-tinged “He Already Knows” and popular Gospel singer Beverly Crawford, who makes a riveting guest appearance on the uplifting, “For My Good”.
The project is a culmination of a lot of hard work and represents dreams realized. Although seemingly coming out of nowhere, Earnest Pugh’s love story with music starts in the South. Music has always been a part of this Memphis native’s life. He started singing as a youngster and by his teens, he was in great demand, ultimately sought after by the groundbreaking gospel pioneer, O’landa Draper. At Draper’s request, Pugh joined O’landa Draper and Associates. His tenure with the group was short-lived, deciding to join the United Army instead where he continued to use his musical gifts to edify the body, soul and spirit.
Following his departure from military service, Pugh continued to pursue his love for music. His pursuit opened doors for major appearances on networks such as the Word Network, Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) and Black Entertainment Television (BET), including one of BET’s top-rated shows, Bobby Jones Gospel and the Celebration of Gospel hosted by comedian Steve Harvey.
Since that time, he’s released two dynamic and critically-acclaimed projects, A Worshipper’s Perspective and Rain On Us. He’s been blessed to perform on countless stages, including in front of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Malia and Sasha. The graduate of Howard University’s School of Divinity wants believers to draw closer to God through his ministry. He says, “My prayer is that through this new CD that people truly see and understand the Glory of God. I know that God wants to reveal Himself to His people.”
Healing
Earnest Pugh Lyrics
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Joy comes in the morning
Know that God is nigh
Stand still and look up
God is going to show up
He is standing by
There's healing for your sorrow
Healing for your spirit
There's shelter from the rain
Lord send the healing
For this we know
There is a balm in Gilead
For there's a balm in Gilead
There is a balm in Gilead
To heal the soul
Healing for the soul
The opening lines of Earnest Pugh's song "Healing" offer an uplifting message for those who may be feeling down or discouraged: "Don't be discouraged, joy comes in the morning. Know that God is nigh. Stand still and look up." This is a message of hope, encouraging listeners to believe that things will get better and that the divine is always close at hand.
The song goes on to offer a specific promise of healing, both for physical and spiritual pain: "There's healing for your sorrow, healing for your pain, healing for your spirit." This is a reminder that healing can take many different forms, and that we may need to seek out different kinds of healing depending on our needs.
Ultimately, the song suggests that no matter what our struggles may be, we can find relief and comfort in turning to God: "Lord send the healing, for this we know. There is a balm in Gilead, to heal the soul." "Balm in Gilead" refers to a reference in the Bible (Jeremiah 8:22) to a healing salve that could be found in a place called Gilead. In Pugh's song, this serves as a metaphor for the healing power of God.
Overall, "Healing" is a song of faith and hope, offering listeners a reminder that no matter what they may be going through, there is always the possibility of healing and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't be discouraged
Do not lose hope or feel disheartened
Joy comes in the morning
There will always be a new beginning and a reason to be happy
Know that God is nigh
Be aware that God is near and present
Stand still and look up
Pause and focus on God's guidance and support
God is going to show up
God will reveal himself and provide assistance
He is standing by
God is close by and ready to help
There's healing for your sorrow
There is a solution to overcome sadness and grief
Healing for your pain
There is a cure for physical and emotional suffering
Healing for your spirit
There is a way to rejuvenate and elevate your inner self
There's shelter from the rain
There is protection and refuge from life's hardships
Lord send the healing
A prayer requesting healing and restoration
For this we know
We are certain or confident of this fact
There is a balm in Gilead
There is a remedy, cure or relief available
For there's a balm in Gilead
Emphasizing the existence of this cure or relief again
There is a balm in Gilead
Repeating and reinforcing the message that healing is possible
To heal the soul
The ultimate purpose or end result of this healing
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD LEE SMALLWOOD
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