Le’Andria is a living testimony of faith. Prior to being crowned Sunday Best, Le’Andria auditioned for the gospel competition a day before she lost her home in foreclosure. Deciding to let nothing stand in her way, the then Sunday Best hopeful traveled to New Orleans and auditioned in flip flops and gym socks, she was almost eliminated because she did not look the part, according to show judge Erica Campbell [Mary Mary]. After her rendition of “This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made,” she was on her way to fulfilling her life-long dream of a career in music.
Signed to Music World Gospel in a joint venture with BET with the Sunday Best brand, Le’Andria released her debut project, The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson on September 6, 2011. Le’Andria’s new single, “Jesus” is produced by GRAMMY® Award winner Chuck Harmony (Rihanna, Fantasia, Chrisette Michele). “Jesus” is an urban contemporary song, with traditional gospel roots. In it, Le’Andria offers a soulful and stirring testimony about the difference Jesus has made in her life, and she makes an impassioned plea to the listener to turn to Jesus and “call Him like you want Him, call Him like you need him.” The song is a showcase for Le’Andria’s unique combination of power, skill and reverence, which made her a favorite of Sunday Best fans. Le’Andria loves the single and its message, and she believes her fans will be blessed by it. She is excited about all the songs on the CD and can’t wait to perform them for audiences around the world. She hopes that her songs will make a difference in people’s lives.
Le’Andria is an accomplished songwriter, producer and praise and worship leader at her hometown church, HQ Ministries in Altamonte Springs, Florida. A self-taught musician, she began singing at the age of two. She continues her commitment to the music ministry of her hometown church.
“We can’t just reach in the circle, we have to do like the Bible says—go out and compel them to come in,” she says. A licensed minister, Le’Andria believes that singing is her God-given talent, but that ministry is her calling. As the season three winner on Sunday Best, she now has the platform to touch countless lives by doing both.
Le’Andria currently resides in Orlando, Florida and is a single mother of three children.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Le'Andria Johnson Lyrics
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"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
The lyrics to Le'Andria Johnson's version of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing are a praise and worship to the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who was born in Bethlehem. The first verse celebrates the peace and mercy that was brought to earth through His birth, as He reconciled God and sinners. The nations are called to celebrate with the angelic host, as they proclaim the glory of the newborn King. The verse ends with a repetition of the chorus, reminding the listeners of the joyous message of Christ's birth.
The second verse continues with the adoration of Jesus Christ, as He is the highest heaven-adored Lord and everlasting. As the offspring of the Virgin Mary, He came to earth to be with mankind, in human form. He is hailed as the incarnate Deity, who was pleased to dwell amongst men. The chorus repeats again, proclaiming the glory of the King who was born in Bethlehem.
Finally, the song ends with a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, who is the Prince of Peace and Son of Righteousness. He brings light and life to all who believe in Him, offering healing through His wings. As He is born for the purpose of saving mankind, those who believe in Him will be born again, and will be raised to life once more. The chorus repeats a final time, calling all to recognize the newborn King's glory.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark the herald angels sing
Listen to the joyful proclamation of the angels
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Praise and honor to the newly born king
Peace on earth and mercy mild
May peace and mercy reign on earth
God and sinners reconciled
God has reconciled with sinners
Joyful, all ye nations rise
All nations should rise in joy
Join the triumph of the skies
Join the celebration in the heavens
With the angelic host proclaim:
Proclaim along with the angels
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Christ has been born in Bethlehem
Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ is adored in the highest places of heaven
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Christ is the eternal Lord
Late in time behold Him come
He has come at the appointed time
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Born of a virgin
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
God is seen through his human form
Hail the incarnate Deity
Praise the God who became flesh
Pleased as man with man to dwell
He is pleased to live amongst humanity
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Jesus, our God with us
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Praise the Prince of Peace who was born in heaven
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Praise the Son of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
He brings light and life to everyone
Ris'n with healing in His wings
He has risen and brings healing with him
Mild He lays His glory by
He humbly sets aside his glory
Born that man no more may die
Born so that humanity may be saved from death
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to raise humanity
Born to give them second birth
Born to give humanity a new birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen to the joyful proclamation of the angels
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Praise and honor to the newly born king
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Abkco Music Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Wesley, Felix Mendelssohn
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Raph Triplett
OMG this is one of my favorite songs from her Christmas album, once again her voice never fails, she is such a blessing to others. the anninting in her voice gives me chills. You rock Le'Andria Johnson.
Jackie Wingfield
There is nobody better than Le'Andria Johnson...You are amazing!
ranada boykin
OMG...I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS LADY...WOWEEEE!
talia huntley
@MrShortboy2 i feel the same way everytime she sings, it seems like the anointing flows through her, through the computer to me and i get goose bumps, chills all in one.....glory
neetrab
you got THAT right! She's the new queen of gospel music or any music in my opinion!!! She's the baddest chick on the planet!!
talia huntley
love it, and i just wanted to point out that i'm a female, i just got my sons' name.....lol but i love her so much, and her anointing inspite of whats going on, i'm attracted to the anointing
Davarius Crowder
NICE ARRANGEMENT. GOD IS REALLY WORKING IN MY SISTER LIFE.
Jackie Wingfield
@MrLaterian yes sirr, sooths the mind soul and heart!!!!!!!
talia huntley
@jwingfield38 you can say that again, i like the new twist i just got up, and she got me excited early in the morning, just hereing her sing sooths the mind, dont it?
neetrab
the girl is baddddd and nobody is better.