The gifted young singer confesses his family always encouraged him to sing, but didn’t sugarcoat things either. Rogers says, "My mom tells me all the time, boy you didn't always sound good …” but Rogers stuck with it and worked diligently on his craft. After graduating from high school, Rogers competed in a local talent competition at the Charleston, SC Black Expo and won the grand prize. After winning the competition, he was encouraged to audition for Sunday Best and did just that. He and his family drove to Atlanta to audition for a slot on the show along with 10,000 other competitors. Rogers went on to win the title of Sunday Best. When asked how it feels to have won and to have represented for his hometown, Joshua replies, “It just feels good that everyone knows that Greeleyville exists. It's out there, and it has talent. It has potential. It's amazing just how much the favor of God was on me."
Joshua Rogers is the first male to win Sunday Best and the youngest person to win the show in all five seasons. He is currently prepping for the November 20th debut release on Music World Gospel. Rogers plans to pursue college in the near future, likely majoring in musical performance. The singer has already made a mark in his home town – September 13th has been deemed Joshua Rogers Day in Manning, South Carolina. It’s undeniably certain, that his mark will soon be made worldwide in gospel music.
Peace Be Still
Joshua Rogers Lyrics
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The billows are tossing high
The sky is o'er shadowed with blackness
No shelter or help is nigh
Carest Thou not that we perish?
How canst Thou lie asleep
When each moment so madly is threatening
The winds and the waves shall obey my will, peace be still
Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea
Or demons or men or whatever it be
No water can swallow the ship where lies
The Master of ocean and earth and skies
They shall sweetly obey my will
Peace be still, peace be still
They all shall sweetly obey my will, peace, peace be still
Master, with anguish of spirit
I bow in my grief today
The depths of my sad heart are troubled
Oh, waken and save, I pray
Torrents of sin and of anguish
Sweep o'er my sinking soul
And I perish, I perish, dear Master
Oh, hasten and take control
The winds and the waves shall obey my will, peace be still
Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea
Or demons or men or whatever it be
No water can swallow the ship where lies
The Master of ocean and earth and skies
They shall sweetly obey my will
Peace be still, peace be still
They all shall sweetly obey my will, peace, peace be still
Master, the terror is over
The elements sweetly rest
Earth's sun in the calm lake is mirrored
And heaven's within my breast
Linger, o blessed Redeemer
Leave me alone no more
And with joy I shall make the blest harbor
And rest on the blissful shore
The winds and the waves shall obey my will, peace be still
Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea
Or demons or men or whatever it be
No water can swallow the ship where lies
The Master of ocean and earth and skies
They shall sweetly obey my will
Peace be still, peace be still
They all shall sweetly obey my will, peace, peace be still
Joshua Rogers's song "Peace Be Still" is a lyrically rich and poetically crafted song that speaks volumes to the emotions and experiences of the listener. The first verse describes a turbulent sea and a storm, and the overwhelming feeling of fear that arises in the midst of it. The singer seems to be questioning God's care for them, groaning under the burden of the storm, and feeling abandoned by any form of help or shelter. The singer then implores God to show mercy and to take control.
In the second verse, the singer is overwhelmed by fear and guilt about their sins and the anguish they feel in their heart. They feel like they are drowning and will perish without God's assistance. But in the final verse, the storm has passed, the seas are calm, and the singer finds peace and bliss in their heart.
The refrain, "The winds and the waves shall obey my will, peace be still," is a powerful declaration of faith, stating the firm belief that God is in control of all creation, even the most chaotic aspects of it, and that everything finally will be okay. The song is a message of hope and faith, even in the midst of the darkest storms.
Line by Line Meaning
Master, the tempest is raging
The situation is chaotic and dangerous
The billows are tossing high
The waves are rough and violent
The sky is o'er shadowed with blackness
It's a dark and dreary day
No shelter or help is nigh
There's no refuge or assistance nearby
Carest Thou not that we perish?
Why aren't you doing something to help us?
How canst Thou lie asleep
Why are you sleeping through this crisis?
When each moment so madly is threatening
Every second is filled with danger
A grave in the angry deep?
Could we die in this tumultuous ocean?
The winds and the waves shall obey my will, peace be still
I have the power and authority to calm the storm
Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea
No matter how violent the sea is
Or demons or men or whatever it be
No matter what kind of danger we face
No water can swallow the ship where lies
We will not sink, even in the roughest waters
The Master of ocean and earth and skies
I am in control of all things
They shall sweetly obey my will
Everything will be peaceful and obedient
Master, with anguish of spirit
I am deeply troubled and sorrowful
I bow in my grief today
I am humbled and saddened
The depths of my sad heart are troubled
My emotions are in turmoil
Oh, waken and save, I pray
Please wake up and rescue me
Torrents of sin and of anguish
I am overwhelmed by feelings of guilt and pain
Sweep o'er my sinking soul
I feel like I'm drowning
And I perish, I perish, dear Master
I feel like I'm going to die
Oh, hasten and take control
Please take charge of this situation
Master, the terror is over
The fear and chaos have subsided
The elements sweetly rest
Everything is calm and peaceful
Earth's sun in the calm lake is mirrored
The world is reflected beautifully in the water
And heaven's within my breast
I feel peaceful and content within myself
Linger, o blessed Redeemer
Please stay with me, dear Lord
Leave me alone no more
Don't forsake me or abandon me
And with joy I shall make the blest harbor
I will find happiness and rest in a safe place
And rest on the blissful shore
I will finally relax and enjoy myself
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THOMAS ANTHONY WHITFIELD
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