He is a graduate of St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, North Carolina. There Luther evolved into a truly remarkable soloist, pianist, vocal arranger and songwriter. While in college he formed a gospel group of his own known as "The Peace and Harmony Singers" : this group was chosen to travel and represent the College at various occasions.
Armed with a B.A. degree in Music Education, Luther was ready to establish his mark on the world. He taught music at his former high school in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and elementary and junior high schools in Nash/Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Combining his love for teaching, love for music and his dedication to the gospel music industry, he provided piano and voice lessons to an extensive list of private clients and church choirs.
Luther has gone on to showcase his talents in composing, arranging and performing to the gospel music community by writing for other artist, performing with The Sunset Jubilaires and The Red Budd Gospel Choir. He has added other dimensions to his vast repertoire by performing in Off-Broadway plays and producing an Annual North Carolina Fall Classic which takes place the first week in October in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Luther Barnes knows the power of music, and the anointing that comes from God. He is a visionary who holds up the triumphant heritage of Gospel music. Luther Barnes was ordained as a Reverend on July 7, 2007 at Greater Saint Paul Holy Church in Maple Hill, NC.
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Luther Barnes Lyrics
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And you've done all that you can do
And for your faithfulness, it's your time
You applauded for the rest
Now it's your time to be blessed
And for your faithfulness, it's your time
You've been faithful, you've been true
And for your faithfulness, it's your time
You applauded for the rest
Now it's your time to be blessed
And for your faithfulness, it's your time
You've waited for so long
But you held on, and you were strong
And for your faithfulness, it's your time
You encouraged everyone else
When you needed it for yourself
And for your faithfulness, it's your time
You've been faithful, you've been true
And you've done all that you can do
And for your faithfulness, it's your time
You applauded for the rest
Now it's your time to be blessed
And for your faithfulness, it's your time
You encouraged everyone else
When you needed it for yourself
And for your faithfulness, it's your time
This song is dedicated to all of you who have been
working in the vineyard for the Lord for what seems like a lifetime
You have dreamed and you've worked towards
things that you've wanted to accomplish for yourself
But somehow your biggest goals always seem to be just out of your reach
But the Lord told me to tell you He knows who you are
Yes, He's seen your work and He's also seen your tears
And He wants you to know that you are not forgotten
He's here to reward you for all your faithfulness
For He said in His word if you will delight yourself in Him
He will give you the desires of your heart
In other words, not only will He give you what you need
But He promised to give you whatever you want
So don't get discouraged. So don't give up
Hang in there and prepare yourself for your blessing
It's your time now
You have waited for so long
But you held on, you were strong
And for your faithfulness [5 times]
Because you hung in there when times got hard
And when it seemed like nobody cared
You kept right on working
You kept right on doing good things
And for your faithfulness
And for your faithfulness, it's your time
He told me to tell you, it's your time
The lyrics of Luther Barnes & The Sunset Jubilaires's song It's Your Time express the idea of God rewarding those who have been faithful and true, and have done everything in their power to accomplish their goals. The song is dedicated to those who have been working for the Lord for a long time and have been dreaming of achieving their biggest goals, but somehow always seemed to be just out of reach. The song is a message of encouragement and motivation to those who have been strong and held on even when times got hard, and have continued to do good things despite the odds.
The lyrics of the song convey the message that God has seen the hard work, tears and dedication of his faithful servants, and that their time has finally come. The chorus repeats this, stating that for their faithfulness, it is their time to be blessed. The verses reiterate the message, encouraging the listener to not get discouraged, and to hang in there and prepare themselves for their blessing. The song ends on a note of gratitude and recognition, with the artist telling the listener that God is rewarding them for all their faithfulness.
Overall, the lyrics of It's Your Time are an uplifting message of hope, faith, and perseverance. The song encourages the listener to stay focused on their goals, to keep doing good things, and to trust that God will eventually reward them with their heart's desires.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been faithful, you've been true
Despite all the obstacles, you have kept your faith and remained true to yourself.
And you've done all that you can do
You have put in your best efforts and done everything within your power to achieve your goals.
And for your faithfulness, it's your time
Your unyielding faith and perseverance will now finally bear fruit, and you will get your chance to shine.
You applauded for the rest
You have been the biggest cheerleader for others, cheering them on and encouraging them to succeed.
Now it's your time to be blessed
It's finally your turn to be rightly rewarded for your tireless efforts and unwavering dedication.
You've waited for so long
You have been waiting patiently for your breakthrough, facing numerous setbacks and disappointments along the way.
But you held on, and you were strong
You never gave up, even when things got tough or looked hopeless, and remained steadfast in your faith and determination.
You encouraged everyone else
You have been an inspiration to others, lifting them up when they were down and imparting your wisdom, strength, and positivity.
When you needed it for yourself
Even when you were struggling or facing your own challenges, you still found the strength to lift others up and share your goodness with them.
This song is dedicated to all of you who have been working in the vineyard for the Lord for what seems like a lifetime
This song is a tribute to all the hardworking and selfless individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving God and following His path.
He wants you to know that you are not forgotten
God has not forgotten about you and is aware of all the sacrifices and contributions you have made in His name.
In other words, not only will He give you what you need / But He promised to give you whatever you want
God will not only provide for your basic needs but will also give you the desires of your heart, fulfilling your dreams beyond your imagination.
Hang in there and prepare yourself for your blessing
Don't give up hope or lose heart, for your long-awaited blessings are on the horizon and you must be ready to receive them.
Because you hung in there when times got hard / And when it seemed like nobody cared / You kept right on working / You kept right on doing good things
Despite feeling discouraged or unsupported, you persevered and continued to do good, staying true to your values and contributing positively to the world.
He told me to tell you, it's your time
God has specifically chosen this moment to bless you and is affirming that your time has finally arrived.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LUTHER LEE BARNES
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@craigshonharrington541
I'm just 13 years old, but as a child, I go through things and see so many unbelievable things. This is MY testimony. Tears are even in my eyes right now. Thank You Lord.
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Me to baby
@angelsemien-dugar8577
Praying for you
@tamekascroggins2996
I pray that you’ve seen much more of what God can do in the last 10 years ❤
@kingdomminded87
It’s been 10 years now! Have things gotten better? I pray that they have little brother.
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How have everything worked out
@HisBlackBeautyQueen
My Granny who was on hospice listened to this song the week before she passed. She cried and worshiped while we played it. At the end she said she was ready. And she was. I didn't cry while she did but once she left us and we played this in the room with her I broke down. And again today I broke down. This song was truly a song about her. Like it was made just for her. R.I.P Granny Ann 12-22-17 a day I'll never forget
@sherryglasper1980
SHE'S RIGHT INSIDE YOUR HEART....beautyqueen
@bev3229
May she rest in peace 🙏🏿
@staceywhitlow4840
🙏🙏🙏