Not complacent, yet pressing towards the mark currently as Founder and Senior Pastor of Lighthouse Full Life Center Church, one of the fastest growing churches in Western Michigan, Marvin is innovative in his approach to winning the lost and edifying the believer. As a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Pastor Marvin is committed to his community and enjoys taking the message to the masses. In its inaugural year, the ministry has initiated a Full Life approach with an emphasis of addressing the spiritual, physical and mental needs of the body. By no means is Pastor Marvin and the Lighthouse family resting on its laurels or taking credit for the well-rounded and effective ministry approach. In fact, with humility, they acknowledge they have found the formula for a successful ministry based on the Bible and cultivated through an intimate relationship with God.
Pastor Marvin is united in covenant to(Late) First Lady MaLinda Sapp, a gifted speaker, local
college professor and Limited Licensed Psychologist, who also serves as Administrative Pastor. They have three wonderful children; Marvin II, Mikaila and Madisson.
(2) Recruited for the legendary gospel group Commissioned while still a relative unknown, Marvin Sapp recorded with the group until its dissolution in 1995, and then began his own solo career with a self-titled album the following year. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI (where he has based his JOY Ministries outreach), Sapp debuted with Commissioned in the early '90s after Keith Staten left for solo work. He recorded the Commissioned albums Number 7 and Matters of the Heart with members Fred Hammond, Mitchell Jones, Mike Williams, and Karl Reid; after Hammond and Williams left as well, Sapp recorded the group's final album, 1996's Irreplaceable Love. By that time Sapp had signed a solo contract too, and March 1996 saw the release of his self-titled debut on Word Records. The album reunited him with former Commissioned mate Fred Hammond (who produced the LP) and featured the gospel hits "Calling Me" and "In His Presence." Sapp's sophomore effort, Grace & Mercy, appeared in May 1997, followed two years later by Nothing Else Matters. After a short absence from the music scene, he reappeared under contract at Versity Records and released the song "I Believe" on the WOW Gospel 2002 album, followed by the album I Believe later in 2002. Diary of a Psalmist appeared in 2003, Be Exalted in 2005, and Thirsty in 2007. Here I Am, which debuted higher in the Billboard charts than any gospel album in 50 years, arrived in 2010. I Win followed in 2012. ~ John Bush, Rovi
In the Garden
Marvin Sapp Lyrics
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While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses
He speaks and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet that the birds they hush their singing
And the melody that He sends to me
And, and He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me that I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry, tarry there
None other has ever, ever known
None other has ever, ever known
None other has ever known
None other has ever known
None other has ever
In the Garden is a deeply spiritual song by Marvin Sapp that speaks to the experience of a believer communing with God. The song presents a metaphorical garden where the singer goes to be alone with God. The dew on the roses is a symbol of purity and freshness, signifying the newness and preciousness of the experience that the singer is having. The voice that he hears is that of "the Son of God," which refers to Jesus, who reveals Himself to the singer. There is a sense of intimacy and connection that is conveyed in the opening lines of the song, which is enhanced by the image of the flowers and the silence of the birds.
As the song progresses, the singer describes the sweet sound of Jesus' voice, which surpasses the beauty of the birds' melody. The music that Jesus sends to him echoes within his heart, lingering long after the experience is over. The chorus of the song reinforces the intimacy between the singer and Jesus, with the repetition of the refrain "And He walks with me, And He talks with me, And He tells me that I am His own." The joy that the singer feels while communing with Jesus is something that none other has ever known, and it is evident in his voice and the way he sings the words. The song is a testament to the power of faith, prayer, and spiritual intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
I come to the garden alone
I seek refuge in solitude to spend time with God
While the dew is still on the roses
As the morning progresses, I am reminded of God's new mercy and grace
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
I am constantly in awe of the presence of God's voice and the messages it conveys
The Son of God discloses
Through His voice, God reveals Himself to me
He speaks and the sound of His voice
God's voice is so powerful and pure, it has the ability to silence everything around me
Is so sweet that the birds they hush their singing
Even the birds stop singing when they hear the sweetness of His voice
And the melody that He sends to me
God's musical message to me is so beautiful that I can feel it in my heart and soul
Within my heart is still ringing
The tune resonates with me long after God has stopped speaking
And, and He walks with me
God is with me every step of my journey, even in the garden
And He talks with me
God communicates with me in ways that I cannot ignore
And He tells me that I am His own
God reminds me of my value and how I belong to Him alone
And the joy we share as we tarry, tarry there
Being in God's presence brings me immense happiness that is beyond words
None other has ever, ever known
This indescribable joy and connection with God is unique to only myself and Him
None other has ever, ever known
It is an unparalleled experience that cannot be replicated or inherited by anyone else
None other has ever known
This bond with God is mine alone, and is exclusive to our relationship
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Lyrics
I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses
He speaks and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
O.O
I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses
He speaks and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet that the birds they hush their singing
And the melody that He sends to me
Within my heart is still ringing
And, and He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me that I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry, tarry there
None other has ever, ever known
None other has ever, ever known
None other has ever known
None other has ever known
None other has ever
Viktor Ebenheizer
I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
He speaks and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
I'd stay in the garden with Him
'Tho the night around me be falling
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
Debby Bubbles
It’s 11/17/2021 and I’ve just held my patient as she passed on to heaven in her home. . This song which I love, was playing as she made her way HOME🙏🏾 I love you Mary and I’ll miss you until I see you in eternity🧎🏾♀️Rest in paradise Sweet Friend 💋
Mr Alexander The Great
funny, but not a humorous funny, more like irony... but the first time I ever heard this song, I had lost my uncle, who was my father figure, and mentor. I was working in PA, had to drive nonstop to my home in MO, then fly to my native TX, for the services and be with my family. I couldn't get there fast or soon enough. My panic, anxiety, frustration and the suffocating feeling I felt was unbearable, along with the grief, unimaginable, but at some point in my journey, I always listen to gospel, this beautiful, soul soothing, special sent song from GOD came on, and as I listened to it, my first thought was in my mind, I imagined my uncle, in the most beautiful garden, never seen by man, only seen by Adam and Eve... I didn't see GOD in HIS own personal physical form, BUTTTTTTTT, in everything I saw and felt HIS presence. This gave me GREAT relief and comfort, and was like GOD was giving me a special message, "relax, he's at peace, he's in calm... now, be at peace, calm down, and relax,... his soul is not dead, BUT truly alive now"... it brought me peace, I could've caused a accident, but it gave me strength to coast through the travel until I could get to my secondary strength (GOD being my first) and that was strength of family.... ma'am, I truly feel, and can identify with your words posted... to be absent from the body, is truly to be present with the Lord... GOD's blessings to you. 🙌 🙏 😌 ☺
T J
My Grandmother use to sing this song and she bought us all to tears. I miss my Granny, I am grateful for her.
Robin mcgrady
I was in a very sad place when I begin to listen to this song. I had been battling depression for sometime. Going to work coming home, smiling through tears.
At 1 am in the morning I begin to listen to this anointed piece of work. God moved down from heaven into my pain and the God of suddenly showed up! I began to sing worship the lord. The environment in my home began to change, I began to shift from self pity to praise. God truly inhabits the praises of his people. I don't know who will read this, but if you are depressed and feel like to can't take another step; just know God will take it for you......
Ronald Hines
+Robin mcgrady Amen my sister. I was once in your place but just know that GOD said he will never leave you or forsake you. love u
Shavita Brown
Robin mcgrady you were talking to me!!! Thank you for letting GOD use you. Thank you
Candee Tube
Exactly the same, GOD IS GREAT
jodi m
Robin mcgrady thank you
jodi m
Robin mcgrady I needed to hear that.... Amen
Allura Florence
My grandma lived to be 103 years old, she used to tell me, she would walk with jesus soon. And the day she passed, i was at school. My cousins (who have raised me how my dear grandmother raised them), came to break the news. I immediately broke down in the hallways. I got in the car to go home(where me and my grandmother lived) and i decided to listen to some music on my ipod, so i put in my headphones, turned it on, and this song played randomly out of all the 10,000 songs i had. That was the first song that played. I knew my grandma finally got to walk in the garden with our amazing lord. I miss you Espanola! God gained an angel, my queen