Mighty Clouds of Joy was formed in 1954 and started out in a tradition-based style. Eventually they added soul, R&B, and rock flourishes into their musical mix (one of their early hits was produced by Gamble and Huff) without diluting the essential religious essence of their material. The long-lived group flourished throughout the rest of the 20th century, scoring numerous Grammy Awards and nominations, as well as several hit albums along the way.
Based in Los Angeles, California, the original group members include Joe Ligon (d. 2016), Johnny Martin (d. 1987), Ermant Franklin Jr., Artis Turnbough (d. 1999), Elmo Franklin (d. 2008), Richard Wallace, Leon Polk and David Walker (who also recorded several tracks with Link Wray under the name Bunker Hill).
Also performed as: The Mighty Mighty Clouds of Joy, Joe Ligon & the Mighty Clouds of Joy
I
Mighty Clouds Of Joy Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I was weary, worn, and sad
I found in Him a resting place
And He has made, made me glad
I asked the Lord,
how could He love me,
I have sinned against Your will
The question's who will you serve?
You might be dirty, messed up inside,
You may even have lost your will to live;
Don't be discouraged, don't throw in the towel,
Confess your sins and repent so you can be like me
Weary
Jesus
invites all those who are burdened and tired to come to Him for rest. In the first verse of "I Came To Jesus," the Mighty Clouds Of Joy describe the state that they were in before they came to Jesus: weary, worn, and sad. It is evident that they believed that Jesus could provide them with a resting place, which they found in Him. Their journey to Jesus was not one of pride and glory, but of humility and surrender.
The second verse of the song speaks of the doubts and fears that one may have before coming to Jesus. They question how He could love someone who has sinned against Him, but Jesus assures them that if they repent, He will forgive them. The question then becomes, who will they serve? This verse emphasizes the transformation that occurs when one accepts Jesus into their life and the choice they have to make to follow Him.
The last verse of the song is an encouragement to those who may feel like they have lost their way. The lyrics acknowledge that one may have made mistakes and feel dirty or messed up inside. However, they should not be discouraged because they can turn to Jesus and confess their sins, and be forgiven. The song ends with the call to repent and be transformed to be more like Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
I came to Jesus as I was,
Weary Jesus as my only hope, Feeling burdened, tired, and low;
I was weary, worn, and sad
But He provided me with a safe haven, And now I am joyful, because He has made me so.
I found in Him a resting place
And He has made, made me glad
I asked the Lord,
“how could He love me,
I have sinned against Your will”
But He said, “repent and I will forgive you,
The question's who will you serve?”
Doubtful about my worth, My sins weighing me down beyond measure; But He offered forgiveness, Asking me to choose Him as my treasure.
You might be dirty, messed up inside,
You may even have lost your will to live;
Don't be discouraged, don't throw in the towel,
Confess your sins and repent so you can be like me
Feeling soiled, broken within, Life becoming harder to withstand; Don't let despair take over, Embrace repentance, and become a better man.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIE JOE LIGON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marymckinney933
Give me that old time religion 🙏
@louiswilkes9809
CAN'T NOBODY DO IT LIKE JESUS
@jenniferdixon42
I thank God for making me cancer free. Jesus surely can fix it for you.
@YvonneBedford-mb2lp
Lord have mercy on my soul he will fix it .
@MikeRayVlogs
Just met the guy on the 1st verse 🙏
@anbs1682
🙏 Amen
@RodneyKi
The lord is my Shepard
@RodneyKi
Thank you lor
@joshua4709
Jesus can fix it for eternity
@robbieprothro7032
Jesus will fix it. I try Him for myself.