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.
Stand!
John P. Kee Lyrics
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Not knowing I'll lose my best friend
But I'd rather, I'd rather live right
Than in hell lift up my eyes
All of God's children just stand
Tell somebody say, "You stand"
Yeah Lord, yeah
Stand for holiness
Stand for holiness
Stand for righteousness
And be counted among them
That shall reign with Him
You stand
When friends are gone
Stand when you're all alone
And believe He shall receive His own
I decided to take a stand
Not believing I'd lose some of my friends
And I would rather, I'd rather live right
Than in hell lift up my eyes
All of God's children just stand
Stand, everybody say, "You stand"
Stand for holiness
Stand for holiness
Stand for righteousness
And be counted among them
That shall reign with Him
That shall reign with Him
You stand (stand when)
When friends are gone
Stand when you're all alone
Stand for holiness (stand for holiness)
Stand for righteousness
And be counted among them
That shall reign with Him
I'm gonna be in the number
You stand
When friends are gone
Stand when you're all alone
And believe He shall receive His own (coming back to get us)
Oh, stand for holiness
Stand for holiness
Stand for righteousness
And be counted among them
That shall reign with Him
You stand
When friends are gone
Stand when you're all alone
And believe He shall receive His own
Everybody stand up and sing
Stand for holiness (for holiness)
Stand for righteousness (for righteousness)
And be counted among them
That shall reign with Him
You stand (stand)
When friends are gone (stand)
Stand when you're all alone
And believe He shall receive (and receive)
And believe He shall receive
And believe He shall receive His own (and believe, shall receive His own)
(People say) stand (help me out)
You gonna do it (stand)
You gonna do gonna do it no
You gonna do gonna do it no (stand)
(Point to somebody say) you stand
You stand
Halleluja
Clap your hands everybody
Clap your hands everybody
Halleluja
The song "Stand" by John P. Kee and the New Life Community Choir encourages the listener to take a stand for holiness and righteousness, even if it means losing friends. The lyrics emphasize the importance of living right and being counted among those who will reign with God. The repeated phrase, "Stand for holiness, Stand for righteousness," is a call to action, encouraging the listener to remain steadfast in their faith and convictions.
The opening lines, "I decided to take a stand, not knowing I'll lose my best friend," indicate the sacrifice that may be necessary when standing up for what one believes in. The repetition of the phrase "You stand" throughout the song serves as a reminder to the listener that they must take personal responsibility and action for their faith and relationship with God.
Line by Line Meaning
I decided to take a stand
I made a choice to stand up for what is right
Not knowing I'll lose my best friend
Without realizing that it might cost me my closest companion
But I'd rather, I'd rather live right
I would rather live according to God's standards
Than in hell lift up my eyes
Than suffer the consequences of not following God
All of God's children just stand
All believers should also stand for righteousness
Tell somebody say, "You stand"
Encourage others to also take a stand
Stand for holiness
Defend the sanctity of God's principles
Stand for righteousness
Fight for the fairness in God's ways
And be counted among them
And be recognized as a true Believer of God
That shall reign with Him
And be granted eternal life in heaven
When friends are gone
Even if people abandon us
Stand when you're all alone
Stay firm even when we feel helpless
And believe He shall receive His own
Believe that those who remain faithful to God will be accepted into his kingdom
Everybody stand up and sing
Everyone must show their respect through their voice
And be counted among them
Be recognized as one of God's loyal followers
That shall reign with Him
And be given eternal life in heaven
Halleluja
Praise the Lord!
Clap your hands everybody
Celebrate through applause together with everyone
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John P. Kee
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