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).
99 1/2
Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir Lyrics
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Tryin' to make a hundred because
Ninety nine and a half won't do
Lord, I'm runnin'
Tryin' to make a hundred because
Ninety nine and a half won't do
Tryin to make one hundred because
Ninety nine and a half won't do
On my knees everyday
Lord, please hear me when I pray
Please forgive me when I stumble
Lord, I wanna be in that number
Lord, I'm runnin'
Tryin to make one hundred because
Ninety nine and a half won't do
Satan tries to turn me around
Tries to make me lose my ground
But I don't worry and I don't fret
I've come to far and I'm not tired yet
Lord, I'm runnin'
Lord, I'm runnin'
Tryin to make one hundred because
Ninety nine and a half won't do
The lyrics of Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir's song "99 1/2" suggest an individual who is striving towards perfection, specifically in their faith journey. The repeated line "Lord, I'm runnin', tryin' to make a hundred because ninety-nine and a half won't do" emphasizes that the person desires to attain completeness in their spiritual life. The lyrics suggest that the individual prays and asks for forgiveness when they falter, hoping to remain faithful and reach their goal of spiritual fulfillment.
The song also acknowledges the obstacles that the individual may face on their journey, with Satan symbolically representing those obstacles. Despite Satan attempting to derail them, the individual remains steadfast in their faith, saying "I don't worry and I don't fret. I've come too far and I'm not tired yet." The song ultimately expresses a commitment to a continuous journey of spiritual growth, seeking to attain the ideal state of complete devotion to their faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, I'm runnin'
I am striving and making an effort towards something.
Tryin' to make a hundred because
I am attempting to reach the highest possible goal.
Ninety nine and a half won't do
Anything less than the fullness of what I am striving for is not enough.
On my knees everyday
I am constantly seeking guidance and direction from a higher power through prayer.
Lord, please hear me when I pray
I am requesting that my prayers be heard and answered.
Please forgive me when I stumble
I acknowledge that I am not perfect and will make mistakes, and I am asking for forgiveness when I do.
Lord, I wanna be in that number
I aspire to be part of a group of people who have achieved a certain level of success or righteousness.
Satan tries to turn me around
There are challenges and obstacles that attempt to steer me away from my goal.
Tries to make me lose my ground
These challenges are attempting to make me lose my focus and motivation.
But I don't worry and I don't fret
I am not consumed with fear or anxiety because I have faith in my ability to persevere.
I've come too far and I'm not tired yet
Even though I have made progress and the journey has been long, I am not too exhausted to continue moving forward.
Contributed by Kennedy D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.