John P. Kee was born the 15th out of 16 children in Durham, North Carolina.… Read Full Bio ↴John P. Kee was born the 15th out of 16 children in Durham, North Carolina. At an early age he began to develop his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally. He attended the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem and at 14, he and his brothers Wayne and Al moved to California where he began attending the Yuba College Conservatory School of Music in Marysville, CA. During this time, he began playing with various groups such as Cameo and Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds. After having a hard time adjusting in California, he left and moved to Charlotte, North Carolina only to find himself living in a part of the city known for its violence and drug activities. After watching one of his friends being murdered in a drug deal gone bad, he rededicated his life back to God during a visitation to a revival meeting.

Kee says that it was during a trip to Michigan with his choir that he received a calling from God to be a preacher. Kee was in his mid-twenties when he was ordained as a minister. In 1995, while ministering in Ohio, he received a prophetic vision and went forward with the building of a Fellowship Center in Charlotte which could minister to the people in the community. He officially founded the New Life Fellowship Center where he became and remains the senior pastor. Ironically, the church is located in the same area where he had once led a life of crime and drugs. It is rumored that Pastor Kee does not accept a salary from the church, but is merely satisfied in knowing that the preached word of God has been brought forth.

In the mid 1980's, Kee formed a community choir in Charlotte known as the New Life Community Choir or "NLCC." Over time the choir grew in popularity and has continued to travel throughout the area. The choir also includes some of Kee's own children.

In 1990, Kee founded the Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir, or "V.I.P." in order to fellowship with various ministries, song writers, musicians and choir directors from all over the country.

Kee has been active for more than 15 years in the music field. He is primarily known for mixing traditional gospel with modern contemporary gospel and for having a soulful husky voice. His current cd entitled "The Reunion," released on December 5, 2005, features some of the old members of New Life Community Choir.

In 2007 Kee was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame. [1] He also has an album, Nothing But Worship, which features the smash hit Right Now Praise.

My Worship
John P. Kee Lyrics

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All of my life and all of my days
I'll give You the praise
For You've done so much for me
And I adore Thee

You taught me how to love my enemies
In the midst of the storm I'll be strong
That's why my spirit will always be free

For I adore Thee

I worship Thee
I worship Thee
I worship Thee and I adore Thee

I'll give You the honor
I'll give You the praise

Forever and ever
I'll lift up Your name

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John P. Kee's song "My Worship" are a heartfelt expression of gratitude and devotion to God. The opening lines emphasize the singer's unwavering commitment to praising God throughout their life. The subsequent lines describe the ways in which God has touched the singer's life - teachings like loving their enemies, and infusing them with strength in times of struggle. The chorus, with its repetition of "I worship Thee," reinforces the idea of complete devotion to God. The final lines of the song are a declaration of the vocalist's desire to continue lifting up God's name and giving honor and praise long into the future.

This song highlights the power of faith to sustain and uplift individuals in moments of adversity. By focusing on God's teachings and living according to His principles, Kee suggests that one can cultivate a sense of inner peace and freedom that allows for the possibility of true worship. The lyrics also point to the importance of showing gratitude towards God for all that He has done in one's life.

Line by Line Meaning

All of my life and all of my days
Throughout my entire life, every moment of every day,

I'll give You the praise
I will express my gratitude and admiration for You

For You've done so much for me
Because You have done countless good things for me

And I adore Thee
And I deeply love, respect, and worship You

You taught me how to love my enemies
You showed me a way to show love and compassion to those who oppose me

In the midst of the storm I'll be strong
Even in the midst of difficult and challenging times, I will remain resilient and unshakeable

That's why my spirit will always be free
Because of this strength and unwavering faith in You, my inner self will always be unconstrained and clear

I worship Thee
I express my deep respect and devotion to You through my actions and thoughts

I worship Thee and I adore Thee
I show You intense respect and worship through both my words and deeds

I'll give You the honor
I will show You the utmost respect and admiration

I'll give You the praise
I will praise You abundantly for all Your good deeds