Maurette's first CD, How I Feel, was released in 1998 on Verity Records. This CD featured the radio friendly, "Breaking of Day." For this work, she received the Stellar Award for Best New Artist in 2000.
Her second CD, By His Grace, was released in 2002 on AIR Records, and featured her popular rendition of the praise and worship anthem, "I Just Want to Praise You." This CD, as well, received a Gospel Music Workshop of America Gospel Excellence Award and two Stellar Award nominations. She was also nominated for a Dove Award for her participation in a remake of the Donnie McClurkin classic, "Stand," featuring Marvin Sapp, Daryl Coley, and Helen Baylor.
Maurette's latest CD, entitled The Dream was released on Malaco Records in March 2007, and features the soon-to-be praise and worship anthem, ΒOne GodΒ. ΒOne GodΒ spent over 36 weeks in the top ten on Radio and Records and Billboard Gospel Singles charts. Currently, ΒIt AinΒt Over (Until God Says itΒs Over) is enjoying similar chart topping success. In addition, the video for ΒIt AinΒt OverΒ is being shown on the Gospel Music Channel, the WORD Network, BET and BETJ.
The Dream is Maurette's very first live concert recording and it truly captures the essence of her heart for God. For this effort, she was awarded the 2008 Stellar Award for Praise and Worship CD of the Year. Her daughter Jada received the 2008 Stellar Award for Children's Performance of the Year for her song, "I am what God says I am", also featured on The Dream.
Not one to be limited, you can hear Maurette's co-production work on the theme song, "Down in the Hole," for HBO's The Wire (Season 4), which is available on The Wire soundtrack CD in stores now.
She happily maintains her status as a member of Richard Smallwood's choir, Vision.
This singer/songwriter/producer/ musician/wife and mom knows that with God, nothing is impossible and her life and music are a testimony to that fact.
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
Maurette Brown Clark Lyrics
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I Have Decided, To Follow Jesus;
I Have Decided, To Follow Jesus.
I Have Decided, To Follow Jesus;
No Turning Back, No Turning Back.
The Road Behind Me, That Cross before me. Leaving This World behind me. Reaching For the Cross Before me. The World behind me,
the Cross Before me. No Turning Back... No Turning Back...
said I'm Not turning back No, No, No No, I've come to far, Everyday New, brand new mercies, Can't Turn back Now No, No, No, Oh, No You Can trust Me, Yes, You can Trust Me,
Maurette Brown Clark Ad-lib's While Choir Singing No Turning Back For Me.
The song "I Have Decided To Follow Jesus" by Maurette Brown Clark is a declaration of commitment to follow Jesus no matter the cost. The singer repeats the line "I have decided to follow Jesus" as a reminder to herself and to listeners that she has made a deliberate choice to follow Jesus. She knows that this decision may not be easy and may require her to leave some things behind, but she is willing to take that step.
The singer speaks of the road behind her, indicating that she has already come a long way and has left some things behind. She sees the cross before her and is focused on reaching it. This line may also indicate that Jesus himself is leading her forward, and she is willing to follow him. The line "no turning back" is repeated several times to emphasize the singer's commitment. She is not looking back at the world she left behind but is focused on Jesus and moving forward with him.
Overall, the song "I Have Decided To Follow Jesus" is a beautiful declaration of faith and commitment. It reminds listeners that following Jesus requires making a deliberate decision and may require leaving some things behind, but it is worth it in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
I Have Decided, To Follow Jesus;
I have made the firm decision to dedicate my life to following Jesus Christ;
No Turning Back, No Turning Back.
I am fully committed to serving the Lord and will not turn back, no matter what obstacles or challenges I may face on this journey.
The Road Behind Me, That Cross before me. Leaving This World behind me. Reaching For the Cross Before me.
I am letting go of my past and embracing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am focusing on the eternal salvation that His cross represents and am eagerly pursuing a life centered on following Him.
The World behind me, the Cross Before me. No Turning Back... No Turning Back...
I am turning away from the sinful ways of the world and looking to the cross of Jesus Christ as my only hope for redemption. I will not waver in my faith or falter in my commitment to follow Him.
No Turning Back, Oh Lord. I can't Turning Back, no no no no No Turning back for me.
I will not be swayed by the temptations and distractions of this world. My heart is steadfast in my devotion to Jesus Christ and I will keep moving forward on this path, no matter what challenges may arise.
said I'm Not turning back No, No, No No, I've come to far,
I have already come so far on my journey with Christ that I cannot imagine turning back now. My faith has brought me this far, and I trust that it will continue to guide me in the right direction.
Everyday New, brand new mercies, Can't Turn back Now No, No, No, Oh, No You Can trust Me, Yes, You can Trust Me,
Every day is a new opportunity to experience the mercies of God and to grow in my faith. I will not turn back now because I know that I can trust Jesus to lead me and guide me every step of the way.
Maurette Brown Clark Ad-lib's While Choir Singing No Turning Back For Me.
The singer is reinforcing her commitment to follow Jesus, and the choir echoes her sentiments that there is no turning back on this journey of faith.
Contributed by Julian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cassandrè Hopkins Haynesworth
As a little girl playing this song on the piano was to please my parents and piano teacher...declaring this song as a believer for the prize of hearing Christ say, "well done..." you know the rest. #strivingtopleaseonlyGOD
Truth74g
This song has certainly blessed me. Tears of Joy keep flowing. I'm not turning back. Amen.
Shawn Xavier Jones
dajae2374 Tears of joy just flowing.
leslie davis
No turning back.Β I'm with you, everyone.Β There is just something so poignant about this musically.Β When those synt strings come in, I get goosebumps.Β It's like a hug from the Holy Ghost, letting me know that I made the absolute best decision when I chose Christ. Is anyone feeling me?Β I tell my buddies in music ministry that Maurette Brown Clark is the Mary J. Blige of gospel.Β You betta not quit, Maurette!Β No turning back!
leslie davis
Lekisha Middleton you had betta KNOW IT, Girl!
Janice Coleman
Yes Lord I come to far, I can't turn back. Hallelujah Thank you Jesus.
Lekisha Middleton
Leslie, funny I would find you here! :) 12 years later and this song is still as powerful as the first time we heard it! I'm even more determined now to follow Him.
Life Community Church YouTube Channel Online
Totally on point comment!
Mechelle Magnificent
Yes Yes Aunt Maureen
Reine Chell
This song helps me with my anger everytime, my feeling of my flesh. Thank you God! I can not ever go back.