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).
I've Got A Reason
Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir Lyrics
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When I was deep in sin and I had no peace within/I've got a reason to praise the Lord
For He's been so good to me
He gave me the victory
Walked right by my side
Always be my guide
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him above the heavenly host
I praise Him for He's given me the Holy Ghost
I'll praise Him with my hands
And I'll praise Him in the dance
I'll praise Him with my voice
I'll praise Him that's my choice
Yes I'll praise Him
The song "I've Got a Reason" by Hezekiah Walker is a beautiful testimony of someone who has experienced the love, grace and mercy of Jesus Christ. The first verse talks about the singer's difficult situation in life, when they were "down and out", which could refer to a variety of things such as financial difficulties, emotional or mental struggles, or even spiritual turmoil. However, despite being in those circumstances, Jesus brought the singer out, giving them hope and reason to praise the Lord.
In the second verse, the singer describes a period in their life when they were "deep in sin" and had no inner peace. This line suggests that the singer was struggling with guilt and shame from their past actions, and needed Jesus to come in and save them. Once again, Jesus proved faithful by giving the singer a reason to praise Him.
Throughout the song, there is an emphasis on the goodness of God, who has been by the singer's side, giving them victory over their struggles. The bridge shows a heart of gratitude to God, who has given them the Holy Spirit, and finally, the chorus makes a declaration of the singer's intent to praise God with all they have, including their hands, voice, and dance.
In conclusion, "I've Got a Reason" is a powerful song that speaks to the transformative power of Jesus Christ in someone's life. The song encourages believers to remember that even in their darkest moments, there is always a reason to praise God.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was down and out, Jesus, He brought me out
Even when I was in a difficult situation, Jesus helped me come out of it, and this is the reason I have for praising the Lord
I've got a reason to praise the Lord
My reason for praising the Lord is the fact that He has helped me through my tough times
When I was deep in sin and I had no peace within
When I was at the lowest point in my life and had no inner peace because of my sinful acts
For He's been so good to me
God has been kind and good to me even when I didn't deserve it
He gave me the victory
Because of the Lord, I was able to overcome my problems and gain victory
Walked right by my side
God has always been by my side to help me through my struggles
Always be my guide
God has been my constant guide and has helped me make the right decisions in life
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
I give praise and honor to God, the source of all blessings in my life
Praise Him all creatures here below
I praise Him along with all other living creatures on this earth
Praise Him above the heavenly host
I praise Him even in the heavens above, along with the angels
I praise Him for He's given me the Holy Ghost
I praise God because He has given me the Holy Spirit to help me live a righteous life
I'll praise Him with my hands
I will lift my hands in praise and adoration of God
And I'll praise Him in the dance
I will express my joy and gratitude by dancing in praise of the Lord
I'll praise Him with my voice
I will use my voice to sing and shout in praise of God
I'll praise Him that's my choice
Praising God is my choice, and I will continue to do so willingly and joyfully
Yes I'll praise Him
I will always give praise and thanks to God for His goodness and grace.
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