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.
Make It To That City
Hezekiah Walker Lyrics
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with Jesus on my side I know I will.
I'm, I'm gonna make it;
make it to the city called heaven .
With Jesus on my side I'll make it,
sometimes though the way may seem hard.
Gotta press my way through trials and tribulations,
I'm, I'm gonna make it,
with Jesus on my side I know I will.
I'm, I'm gonna make it;
make it to the city called heaven .
If it takes this whole life, said I'm gonna make it,
sometimes though the way may seem hard.
Through my trials and my tribulations,
if I'm gonna win, I've gotta stay strong.
If it cost my life, I've got to make it,
make it that to that city called heaven.
I've got to make it,
make it that city.
I've got to make it.
I've got to make it, to make it.
Make it that city.
City
I've got make it.
Hezekiah Walker's "Make It To That City" is a gospel song that speaks to the perseverance and resilience of the human spirit in the face of trials and tribulations. Through powerful lyrics that emphasize the importance of faith and perseverance, Hezekiah encourages his listeners to press on and strive towards their ultimate goal of making it to the city called heaven. The song is grounded in the belief that with Jesus on your side, anything is possible, and that even in the face of adversity, one can find hope and strength.
The song's lyrics speak to the challenges that one often faces in life, particularly on the journey towards achieving one's goals. Hezekiah talks about the trials and tribulations that one must go through, and how it's important to stay strong throughout these difficult times if one wants to achieve their ultimate goal of making it to heaven. With Jesus as a guide and a source of strength, he encourages the listeners to persevere, no matter how tough things get. The lyrics emphasize the importance of faith and the power of one's individual spirit to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness.
The song has become a beloved classic in the gospel music community and is seen by many as a powerful anthem of hope and resilience. It has resonated with people across generations and has become a staple in many church communities. It speaks to the universal human desire for a higher purpose and the strength that one can find in their faith.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm, I'm gonna make it,
With Jesus on my side I'll make it,
with Jesus on my side I know I will.
I have faith that I will succeed with Jesus by my side.
make it to the city called heaven .
Reach heaven, the ultimate destination for believers.
sometimes though the way may seem hard.
The journey may be difficult.
Gotta press my way through trials and tribulations,
I must persevere through hardships.
if I'm gonna win to be strong.
To succeed, I must be resilient and unyielding.
If it takes this whole life, said I'm gonna make it,
I am committed to achieving my goal, no matter how long it takes.
Through my trials and my tribulations,
As I face challenges and difficulties,
If it cost my life, I've got to make it,
I am willing to do whatever it takes to reach my destination.
make it that to that city called heaven.
Finally reach the eternal paradise that is heaven.
I've got to make it,
I am determined to succeed.
make it that city.
Reach the city of heaven.
City
Heaven, the city where God dwells.
I've got make it.
I must succeed.
Writer(s): Nathan S. Mcnair
Contributed by Charlie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jamesrobinson9642
Christian Song: Make It To That City
"I am going to make it;
with Jesus by my side, I know I win.
I am going to make it to the City called Heaven, make it to the City called Heaven.
"I am going to make it;
with Jesus by my side, I know I win.
I am going to make it to the City called Heaven, make it to the City called Heaven.
"With Jesus by my side, I make it;
sometimes, though the way may seem hard, I've got to press my way through trials & tribulations if I'm going to win to be strong!
"I am going to make it;
with Jesus by my side, I know I win!
I am going to make it to the City called Heaven, to the City called Heaven!
"If it takes this whole life, I said I'm going to make it! Sometimes though the way may seem hard, through my trials & tribulations,
If I'm going to win, I've got to stay strong!
"I am going to make it;
with Jesus by my side, I know I win!
I am going to make it to the City forever, make it to the City called Heaven!
"If it costs my life, I've got to make it,
make it to that City called Heaven!
If it costs my life, I've got to make it,
make it to that City called Heaven!
If it costs my life, I've got to make it,
make it to that City called Heaven!
If it costs my life, I've got to make it,
make it to that City called Heaven!
If it costs my life, I've got to make it,
make it to that City called Heaven!
If it costs my life, I've got to make it,
make it to that City called Heaven!
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"I've got to make it! I've got to make it!
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"I've got to make it, make it to the City!
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"I've got to make it!"❤
@nanikdasani4547
Chorus
I'm, I'm gonna make it
With Jesus on my side I know I will
I'm, I'm gonna make it;
Make it to the city called heaven (2x)
Verse 1
With Jesus on my side I'll make it
Sometimes though the way may seem hard
Gotta press my way through trials and tribulations
If I'm gonna win to be strong
Chorus
Verse 2
If it takes this whole life, said I'm gonna make it
Sometimes though the way may seem hard
Through my trials and my tribulations
If I'm gonna win, I've gotta stay strong
Bridge
If it cost my life, I've got to make it
Make it that to that city called heaven
Vamp 1
I've got to make it
Make it that city
Vamp 2
I've got to make it
Vamp 3
I've got to make it, to make it
Vamp 4
Make it that city
Vamp 5
City
Ending
I've got make it
@mrm64
I can't explain how powerful this era in Gospel music was.....can't even describe it. 90s Gospel music hit different!
@PhoenixYah
TRUTH AMEN
@burdrchitect1680
Amen.I don't even listen to today's gospel. Cant even name a top gospel artist right now.
@MyTEEsharp1
Indeed! Everything about this is awesome! Even the lighting, the colors the choir is wearing just wonderful. Today you get dark churches, guitars and musicians who seem to play for themselves than GOD!!!
@tochukwuezeh2406
I don't know I have people who feel same way I do😢😢😢, bring back gospel music when u feel sober after hearing songs talking to ur soul garnished with the best of instrumentalist.....
@IAmGHightower
Absolute Facts! And folks who didn't experience that awesome era just wouldn't understand.
@cobyparnell6066
Nobody has put out a gospel Album like Hezekiah Walker. He albums have been successful over decades. I have been listening over 30 years.
@taylordowning2533
His music is timeless.
@chrispleasantable
The same could be said about The Winans, Richard Smallwood, John P. Kee and Kirk Franklin
@MichaelHines-sl3tx
@@chrispleasantablekirk franklin is not putting out gospel