While still heavily involved with leadership in The Acappella Company, Keith also works as a Worship Minister in the Nashville area. You can find him every weekend before more than 3000 people at the Madison Church Of Christ. He is also director of a small singing group at David Lipscomb University.
Keith is married to Sharon, a lovely woman of God. Their children (Melissa, Kimberly, Anthony, and Allison) have all been home educated. Melissa is now a Senior at David Lipscomb University and is actively involved in the mixing and editing of Acappella Company releases. Kimberly is working in graphic design. It's all in the family...
Ain't No Rock
Keith Lancaster Lyrics
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Gonna cry in my place
As long as I′m alive I'll glorify His holy name
Ain't no rock (ain′t no rock)
Gonna cry in my place
As long as I′m alive I'll glorify His holy name
Everybody sing praise His holy name
Everybody sing praise His holy name
As long as I′m alive I'll glorify His holy name
Ain′t no tree (ain't no tree)
Gonna lift it's branches
I′ll lift my hands to glorify His holy name
Ain′t no tree (ain't no tree)
Gonna lift it′s branches
I'll lift my hands to glorify His holy name
Everybody sing praise His holy name (praise His holy name)
As long as I′m alive I'll glorify His holy name
Everybody sing praise His holy name (praise His holy name)
As long as I′m alive I'll glorify His holy name
Ain't no birds (ain′t no birds)
Gonna sing in my place
I′ll lift my voice to glorify His holy name
Ain't no birds (ain′t no birds)
Gonna sing in my place
I'll lift my voice to glorify His holy name
Everybody sing praise His holy name
As long as I′m alive I'll glorify His holy name
Everybody sing praise His holy name (praise His holy name)
As long as I′m alive I'll glorify His holy name
Everybody sing praise His holy name
As long as I'm alive I′ll glorify His holy name
Everybody sing praise His holy name (praise His holy name)
As long as I′m alive I'll glorify His holy name
The lyrics of Keith Lancaster's song "Ain't No Rock" convey a powerful message of the singer's unwavering dedication to praising and glorifying God. The repetition of the phrase "Ain't no rock gonna cry in my place" emphasizes the singer's commitment to fulfilling this purpose as long as they are alive. This imagery of rocks and trees not being able to take the singer's place in expressing praise reinforces the idea of the individual's unique and irreplaceable role in glorifying God.
The lyrics also mention the act of lifting hands and voices in worship, symbolizing a wholehearted and genuine devotion to honoring God's name. By stating that no tree or bird will fulfill this duty in the singer's place, the lyrics highlight the personal and active nature of worship. The singer's willingness to lift their voice and hands in praise signifies a deep spiritual connection and a desire to actively participate in glorifying God.
The recurring refrain of "Everybody sing praise His holy name" serves as a call to communal worship and unity in recognizing God's greatness. The emphasis on singing and praising together amplifies the collective power of believers lifting their voices in harmony. This collective act of worship not only celebrates God's holiness but also strengthens the sense of community and shared faith among believers.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ain't No Rock" by Keith Lancaster reflect a profound and intimate relationship with God, rooted in a steadfast commitment to glorifying His name. The imagery of nature being unable to fulfill the singer's role in worship highlights the unique and personal aspect of their devotion. Through singing, lifting hands, and uniting in praise, the song conveys a message of shared faith and worship that transcends individual voices to create a powerful chorus of adoration.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no rock (ain't no rock) Gonna cry in my place
There is no inanimate object that will take my place in showing emotion, I am alive and will worship Him
As long as I'm alive I'll glorify His holy name
For as long as I am alive, I will honor and praise His name
Everybody sing praise His holy name
Everyone should join together in singing to honor His name
Ain't no tree (ain't no tree) Gonna lift its branches
Even the trees cannot worship Him physically, so I will lift my hands to praise
I'll lift my hands to glorify His holy name
I will raise my hands to honor His name
Ain't no birds (ain't no birds) Gonna sing in my place
Even the birds cannot sing in my place, I will use my voice to worship
I'll lift my voice to glorify His holy name
With my voice, I will give praise and honor to His name
Writer(s): Lamarquis Jefferson
Contributed by Aaron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@leonardofuentes9578
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@doncaleb5695
The Rocks Shall Not... Cry Out In My Place... As Long As I Have Strength To Lift My Voice And Give Him Praise... As Long As I Can Make A Joyful Noise I'll Sing And Shout... AND NEVER LET THE ROCKS CRY OUT!
@morgannora
I went to a camp, and learned a new verse: Ain't no Sean gonna flex his muscles.
@crimsonhartman
Finally found the song sung by acapella
@kkkkkkatherine
Praise His Name!!!
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@williammadden9106
Church of Christ sermons
@MaggieMillerEcoLivin
Amen Tara Church of Christ, Stockbridge GA
@warrenpeace8729
This sounds so cool and soulful
@AhmandBrown
I just heard this and PRAY it is in the song book unless someone has the sheet music to it so we can see how it is sung by note
@sky144JML
Jesus is coming soon!