From his birth in Los Angeles, California to his humble beginnings growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as one of eight children born to Richard Stampley, a carpenter and craftsmen of fine furniture and cabinetry by trade and a Pastor, and Delmarie Stampley, a devoted mother and homemaker, to his chart topping sophomore album, A Fresh Wind . . .The Second Sound; Micah Stampley is a musical phenomenon on the rise.
Destined for musical greatness from birth and with his God-given singing gift he joined his church choir at the age of four. By the age of seven he was given the reigns as choir director at his father’s church, even though he had to stand on a table for the choir to be able to see him. In order to enhance the musical side of his father’s ministry Micah taught himself how to play the piano and keyboard and at the age of 13, with his brother Nathaniel as his partner, Micah became the church’s official music minister.
After graduation he continued in ministry, however, after his brother was killed in a freak gun accident in 1994, he felt devastated, alone, and adrift in his musical career. “I was so miserable, he recalls. My brother had not only been my best friend, but my musical partner for years. I still had my passion for music, but I didn’t have a clue what to do with it.” For the next few years Micah just answered the call of God as he heard it. He traveled the globe with nationally renowned evangelist, Bishop Earl Johnson, accompanying him on his numerous crusades. He also appeared in several Gospel musicals in the Los Angeles area and eventually returned to his father’s church to oversee the music department. It was at this time he met his soon-to-be wife, Heidi Jones in the college gospel choir. Heidi became Micah’s life and songwriting partner a little under a year after they met, and is now the Vice President of Levitical Records, the entrepreneurial venture of the duo; a home-school mother to their five children, a registered nurse, and Micah’s manager and biggest supporter.
In 2003, Micah came to the attention of Dexterity Sounds, Bishop T.D. Jakes record label. Before anything could transpire, Micah won the “2004 Stellar Awards National Star Search,” after competing against thousands of candidates. Shortly thereafter, Micah was invited to Bishop Jakes Potters House as a special musical guest. After service Bishop Jakes called Micah to his office and offered him a record deal instantly. This divine connection led to extensive exposure nationally and abroad both in conjunction with Bishop T.D. Jakes and independently. The rest as they say is history in the making.
A Fresh Wind …The Second Sound, a refreshing compendium of exuberant worship and praise melodies was self-released on Levitical Records. This comes on the heels of his chart topping introduction album, The Songbook of Micah, which hit the music charts as the second highest debut for a Male Gospel Artist in Billboard history. With this success he was blessed with the honors of: Billboard Magazine critic’s pick as one of Top 10 gospel music artists of 2005 and the online giant, AOL’s Black Voices stamp as one of The Top 11 Gospel Geniuses of 2005, Stampley being the only new artist included on the list that also included gospel stalwarts Kirk Franklin, Smokie Norful, Shirley Caesar, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, BeBe and CeCe Winans, among others. In addition, the record-setting artist received two 2006 Stellar Award nominations for “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “New Artist of the Year.”
A Fresh Wind follows this debut success by exponential bounds and is anticipated as garnering even greater acclaim and review. Personal invitations and public reviews from the likes of Aretha Franklin and others, public anointing by gospel great Donnie McClurkin as his musical heir and worldwide notability through his frequent television specials and appearances have not caused Micah to forget his humble beginning and mandate. “My vision and my wife’s as well, is to go beyond the arts as our sole means of ministry,” he continues. “We want to deal with people as well as issues. We want to address the root causes of homelessness, for instance, and at the same time actually build shelters to feed, cloth and nurture people’s bodies as well as the spirits; to offer healing, hope, and rehabilitation. The music is key to the ministry, and it’s where I’ve invested the greatest part of my life. But great songs about Jesus will not fill the stomach of someone who hasn’t eaten in days. Our dream is that these songs, and my albums, and whatever is to follow, will become part of a much bigger and multi-faceted ministry.”
In keeping with their plans of reaching outside of the music to help others, the husband-wife songwriting team was selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to be spokespersons for their nationwide campaign “Know What To Do For Life.” The parents of five were featured in the 2005 public education campaign to increase awareness about the risk factors associated with infant mortality in the African-American community.
Micah and Heidi Stampley continue to press forward with their vision, with the launching of Operation I Believe, a nationwide humanitarian movement inspired and driven by the awe-inspiring anthem I Believe, from the album A Fresh Wind, in addition to, embarking on the groundbreaking of a place of refuge for the hopeless, homeless and destitute on the Eagle’s Nest ranch, a 400 acre debt-free property in Louisiana that they have partnered with as the home of Operation I Believe. When asked, what’s next? Micah replies, God has already given me the desires of my heart, so I don’t pray for opportunities anymore. I just pray to be ready for whatever He has in store for us in the days and years to come. Conclusively, Micah is a man running after Gods heart. ....www.micahstampley.org
Come Holy Spirit
Micah Stampley Lyrics
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Holy Spirit we need You now
Come fill this house; we invoke Your presence
Holy Spirit we need You now
Sweet Holy Spirit manifest Your glory upon us
Generous Father take charge of our hearts
You are now our Savior, Master and Lord
Please hear our prayer; please hear our voices
Receive our worship and praise this day
We humbly bow in corporate worship
Holy Spirit we need You, now
We need You
Come in this place
Oh Lord we need You
Come in this place
Oh Lord we need You
Come in this place, Oh God our Father
Holy Spirit we need You now
Come in this place; Oh God our Father
Holy Spirit we need You
Micah Stampley's song "Come Holy Spirit" is a powerful call for the presence of God. In the first verse, the singer invites the Holy Spirit into their midst and acknowledges their need for His presence. The chorus reiterates this call for the Holy Spirit to fill the room and take charge of their hearts. The second verse calls the Holy Spirit to manifest His glory upon them while they worship and bow before Him.
The lyrics speak to the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. The song acknowledges dependence on the Holy Spirit for guidance and empowerment to live out their faith. The words are a declaration of submission to God and an invitation for Him to take control of their lives.
The repetition of the chorus, "Come in this place, Oh God our Father, Holy Spirit we need you now," emphasizes the urgency of the request and the depth of the singer's desire for the Holy Spirit's presence. The song creates a worshipful atmosphere, inviting listeners to join in the call for the Holy Spirit to come and fill the room.
Line by Line Meaning
Come in this place oh God our Father
Dear God, we invite you into this place as our loving Father
Holy Spirit we need You now
Holy Spirit, we require your divine presence at this moment
Come fill this house; we invoke Your presence
Please fill this house with your glory as we call upon you to dwell here
Holy Spirit we need You now
Holy Spirit, we require your divine presence at this moment
Sweet Holy Spirit manifest Your glory upon us
We ask you, Holy Spirit, to show us your splendor and magnificence
Generous Father take charge of our hearts
Gracious Father, please lead our hearts in the right direction
You are now our Savior, Master and Lord
We acknowledge you as our Redeemer, Teacher, and Ruler
Please draw nigh; Oh Lord come
Please draw near to us, dear Lord, come closer to our hearts
Please hear our prayer; please hear our voices
We implore you to listen to our prayers and hear our cries
Receive our worship and praise this day
Accept our adoration and honor on this day
We humbly bow in corporate worship
We humbly submit ourselves in collective adoration
Holy Spirit we need You, now
Holy Spirit, we require your divine presence at this moment
We need You
We are in dire need of you
Come in this place
Please enter into this space
Oh Lord we need You
Dear Lord, we strongly require you
Come in this place
Please enter into this space
Oh Lord we need You
Dear Lord, we strongly require you
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Zhanae
on Sovereign God
For you are the..
(Chorus)
Sovereign God
Worthy you are, Sovereign!
Sovereign God
Worthy you are, Sovereign!
Sovereign God
Worthy you are, Sovereign!
Sovereign God
Worthy you are!
To Your Majesty
(Sovereign, Sovereign)
And your Deity
(Sovereign, Sovereign)
The Elders cast down all their crowns.
(Sovereign, Sovereign)
We your servant's bow down
(Sovereign)
For you Are...
(Chorus)
Sovereign God
Worthy you are, Sovereign!
Sovereign God
Worthy you are, Sovereign!
Sovereign God
Worthy you are, Sovereign!
Sovereign God
Worthy you are!
You are the ancient of days
(Sovereign, Sovereign)
You cover us with grace
(Sovereign, Sovereign)
Humbly we wait
(Sovereign, Sovereign)
Till we behold your face
(Sovereign)
Ohhhhhh
(Chorus)
Sovereign God
Worthy you are, Sovereign!
Sovereign God
Worthy you are, Sovereign!
Sovereign God
Worthy you are, Sovereign!
Sovereign God
Worthy you are!
Sovereign! (2x)
Sovereign God, Worthy you are! (4x)
Worthy you are! (3x)
Sovereign God!
Worthy you are! (3x)
Sovereign God!