Hezekiah Walker is the visionary, founder and Senior Pastor of the Love Fellowship Tabernacle Churches in Brooklyn, New York; & Bensalem, Pennsylvania. As pastor, he shepherds a growing and multi-cultural flock of members varying in age, race and socio-economic backgrounds. Born and raised in Brooklyn in the tumultuous Fort Greene public housing projects, he has risen to found, build and lead one of the greatest ministries in the world.
Hezekiah Walker has released several albums on the music labels; Sweet Rain Records, Benson Music Group, and Verity Records as Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir, Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Choir, and more recently (since 2005) as, Hezekiah Walker & LFC.
Bishop Walker's efforts have seen him win Grammy Awards for Best Gospel Album By Choir Or Chorus twice: once for Live in Atlanta at Morehouse College (1994), and once for Love Is Live! (2001).
Separate from The Love Fellowship Choir, Bishop Walker's Love Fellowship Tabernacle Choir (LFT Church Choir) have released albums entitled Recorded "Live" at Love Fellowship Tabernacle in 1998, and Love Is Live in 2001.
I Need You To Survive
Hezekiah Walker Lyrics
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We're all a part of God's body
Stand with me, agree with me
We're all a part of God's body
It is His will that every need be supplied
You are important to me, I need you to survive
You are important to me, I need you to survive
I need you (you need me), you need me
(We're all a part) We're all a part of God's body
(Stand with me) Stand with me (look at somebody, tell them agree with me)
Agree with me
(We're all a part) We're all a part of God's body
(It is His will) It is His will that every need be supplied
You are important to me, I need you to survive (tell your neighbor)
You are important to me, I need you to survive
This is beautiful, New York
Let's do it one more time, come on, open your mouth and say I need you
I need you (let me hear you, you need me), you need me
(For we're all) We're all a part of God's body
(Stand with me) Stand with me
(Agree with me) Agree with me
We're all a part of God's body
(It is His will) It is His will that every need be supplied
(You are important to me) You are important to me
(Yes, you are) I need you to survive
(You are important to me) You are important to me
(I need you to survive) I need you to survive
I pray for you
(Pray for me) You pray for me
(I love you) I love you
(I need you to survive) I need you to survive
I won't harm you with words from my mouth
I love you
I need you to survive (yes sir)
(I pray for you) I pray for you
You pray for me
I love you (come on, y'all)
I need you to survive
(Hold somebody hand and tell them, come on)
I won't harm you with words from my mouth
I love you
I need you to survive
(Look at somebody and say I pray for you) I pray for you
(You pray for me) You pray for me
I love you
I need you to survive
(I won't harm you) I won't harm you
(With words from my mouth) With words from my mouth
(I love you) I love you
(I need you to survive) I need you to survive
(Come on, I pray for you) I pray for you
(Come on, you pray for me) You pray for me
(I love you) I love you
(I need you to survive) I need you to survive
(Point at somebody and tell 'em I won't harm you) I won't harm you
(Come on, y'all) With words from my mouth
(I love you) I love you
(Need you to survive) I need you to survive (let's take it up, everybody)
I pray for you
(You pray for me) You pray for me
(I love you) I love you
I need you to survive
I won't harm you with words from my mouth
(I love you) I love you
(Let's take it up one more time) I need you to survive
(Come on, get up, get up on your feet and say it, come on, I'll pray for you)
I pray for you
(Look at somebody and tell 'em) You pray for me
I love you
I need you to survive
(I won't harm you) I won't harm you
(With words from my mouth) With words from my mouth
(I need you) I love you
(I need you) I need you to survive
(Let's do it without no music, I wanna hear the word come out)
I pray for you (y'all appreciate it)
You pray for me
(I love you) I love you
(Tell somebody) I need you to survive
(I won't harm you) I won't harm you
(With words from my mouth) With words from my mouth
I love you
I need you to survive
(I pray for you) I pray for you
(You pray for me) You pray for me
I love you
I need you to survive
I won't harm you with words from my mouth
(I love you) I love you
I need you to survive (it is His will)
It is His will that every need be supplied
(You are important) You are important to me
I need you to survive
Yeah, y'all clap your hands, everybody
Let's lift our hands
The lyrics of Hezekiah Walker's song "I Need You To Survive" emphasize the importance of unity and togetherness in the Christian faith. The song stresses the belief that everyone is a vital part of God's body and that each individual needs one another to survive, both in the spiritual sense and in daily life. The song urges listeners to stand with and support one another, to pray for each other, and to express love and appreciation for one another. The repetition of the phrase "I need you to survive" reinforces the message that no one can live alone or without others, and that to thrive and survive, a community must connect and interact with one another.
The lyrics of "I Need You To Survive" were written by David Frazier Jr. and have been performed by various choirs and gospel artists, including Walker himself. The song has received widespread acclaim for its powerful message of unity and has become a staple in many Christian worship services. The song's popularity led to the establishment of a global campaign called "The I Need You To Survive Project," which aims to unite individuals all over the world by promoting the values of love, acceptance, and togetherness.
Line by Line Meaning
I need you, you need me
We rely on each other for support and strength
We're all a part of God's body
We are all valuable components of the bigger picture that is God's plan
Stand with me, agree with me
Together, we can achieve more and face challenges with greater ease
It is His will that every need be supplied
God desires that all our needs are met and we should trust in His provision
You are important to me, I need you to survive
We value each other's presence and contributions in our lives
Everybody look at somebody and tell them I need you
We should express our reliance on each other and spread this sense of community
I pray for you
I offer my prayers for your well-being and success
You pray for me
I welcome your prayers and support in my life
I won't harm you with words from my mouth
I promise to speak kindly and supportively, rather than causing any pain or harm
Let's take it up one more time, I need you to survive
Let us reaffirm our commitment to each other and our mutual reliance
It is His will that every need be supplied
Once again, God's intentions and generosity are emphasized
Yeah, y'all clap your hands, everybody
Celebrating togetherness and our shared strength
Let's lift our hands
An expression of gratitude and submission to God's will
Lyrics © THE MEZZO AGENCY, LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: David G. Frazier
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Patrick Singleton
on I'll Make It ft. John P. Kee
Anointed songs like "I'll Make It" are timeless! Bless you Bishop Hezekiah.
Debra Grant
on You're All I Need
Jesus you are all I need!
Lillian Brown
on Amazing
hallelujah