Read Full Bio ↴Mighty Clouds of Joy is an American traditional gospel music quartet.
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
Order My Steps
Mighty Clouds Of Joy Lyrics
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Is God good?
All the time?(Mmmm Hmmm)
Order my steps in Your Word dear Lord (Lead me)
Lead me, guide me everyday
(Everyday)
Send your annointing Father I pray
(Father I pray)
(Please Lord)
Please order my steps in your word
(Humbly I ask Thee, teach me your will
While You are working, help me be still satan is busy, God you′re real
Order my steps in Your Word)
Everyday, order my steps in Your Word
(Mmmm, Write on my tongue Lord, let my words edify
Let the words of my mouth be acceptable in Thy sight
Take charge of my thoughts both day and night, order my steps in Your Word, please) Please, order my steps in Your Word
I want to walk worthy
(Want to walk worthy)
My calling to fulfill
If you order my steps Lord, (Lord, I'll) I′ll do (do)Your (perfect will) perfect will
The world is ever changing (the world is ever changing) But {you are still the same}
If You order my steps, (Please Jesus) I'll praise (I'll praise) Your (Your Name)Name
Order my steps (Please, please, please Jesus)
Order my tongue (If it′s Your will Lord, please) guide my feet
Wash my heart in Your Word
Show me how to walk (Show me how to walk) in Your Word
Show me how to talk in Your Word
Provide me a brand new song to sing
Show me how to let Your praises ring
In Your Word, In Your Word
Please
Order my steps in Your Word
Please
Order my steps In Your Word
Please order my steps in Your Word
Please order my steps in Your Word (Please, please Jesus)
Please order my steps in Your Word
Please order
(Everyday, everyday)
Please Order
Please order
Please order
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Please order
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Please order
Please order
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Please order my steps in Your Word
Order my steps in Your Word
The Mighty Clouds of Joy's "Order My Steps" is a song that seeks divine guidance and instruction from God. The song starts with a series of rhetorical questions—Is God good? All the time?—that are meant to affirm God's goodness repeatedly. The singer then pleads with God to "order [their] steps" according to God's Word and to send an anointing to guide and empower them on this path.
Throughout the song, the singer reverently implores God to instruct them in every aspect of their life. They ask for help in taming the tongue, guiding the feet, and purifying the heart. They seek a new song to sing, one that is inspired by and praising of God, and they strive to fulfill their calling and do God's perfect will. The repeated plea for God to "order my steps in Your Word" communicates a deep sense of trust and surrender to God's wisdom and sovereignty.
The song conveys a message of humility and reliance on God's grace and guidance. It acknowledges that the world is ever-changing, but God remains the same, and therefore, it is essential to seek God's instruction in all things. The song ultimately expresses the desire to live a life that is pleasing and obedient to God.
Line by Line Meaning
Is God good saints?
Asking if God is good and questioning the belief of the listeners
Is God good?
Reiterating the previous question, emphasizing the importance of faith in God's goodness
All the time?(Mmmm Hmmm)
Affirming the belief that God is always good and never-changing
Order my steps in Your Word dear Lord (Lead me)
Asking God to guide and direct the artist's actions in accordance with God's teachings and commands
Lead me, guide me everyday
Requesting ongoing support and direction from God on a daily basis
(Everyday)
Reinforcing the need for daily guidance from God
Send your annointing Father I pray
Asking for God's power and blessings to be bestowed upon the singer
(Father I pray)
Addressing God in prayer and showing reverence
Order my steps in your word
Repeating the main request to be directed according to God's teachings
(Please Lord)
Humbling acknowledging God's power and authority
Please order my steps in your word
Repeating the request for guidance from God
(Humbly I ask Thee, teach me your will
Expressing humility and a desire to learn and follow God's will
While You are working, help me be still satan is busy, God you′re real
Acknowledging that Satan is active, but God is real and capable of providing peace and stillness
Order my steps in Your Word)
Repeating the request for guidance from God
Everyday, order my steps in Your Word
Repeating the need for daily guidance from God
(Mmmm, Write on my tongue Lord, let my words edify
Requesting that God help the artist's words build up and encourage others
Let the words of my mouth be acceptable in Thy sight
Asking for God's approval of the artist's words
Take charge of my thoughts both day and night, order my steps in Your Word, please
Asking for God's guidance in thoughts and actions throughout the day and night
Please, order my steps in Your Word
Repeating the request for guidance from God
I want to walk worthy
Desiring to live a life that is honorable and pleasing to God
(Want to walk worthy)
Emphatically reiterating the desire to live a righteous life
My calling to fulfill
Believing that God has a specific purpose and mission for the artist to fulfill
If you order my steps Lord, (Lord, I'll) I′ll do (do)Your (perfect will) perfect will
Promising to follow God's will if guided in the right direction
The world is ever changing (the world is ever changing) But {you are still the same}
Acknowledging that the world may be unpredictable, but God is still constant and unwavering
If You order my steps, (Please Jesus) I'll praise (I'll praise) Your (Your Name)Name
Promising to give God praise and glory if directed in the right way
Order my steps (Please, please, please Jesus)
Repeating the desperate request for guidance from God
Order my tongue (If it′s Your will Lord, please) guide my feet
Asking for guidance in speech and actions
Wash my heart in Your Word
Asking God to purify the artist's heart by following God's teachings
Show me how to walk (Show me how to walk) in Your Word
Asking God to demonstrate how to live a life in accordance with His teachings
Show me how to talk in Your Word
Asking God to show how to speak in a way that honors Him
Provide me a brand new song to sing
Asking God to give the singer a new way to praise Him
Show me how to let Your praises ring
Asking God to show how to inspire others to praise Him
In Your Word, In Your Word
Emphasizing the importance of following God's teachings
Please
Requesting for God's guidance and approval
Order my steps in Your Word
Repeating the request for guidance from God
Please
Requesting for God's guidance and approval
Order my steps In Your Word
Repeating the request for guidance from God
Please order my steps in Your Word
Repeating the request for guidance from God
(Please, please Jesus)
Repeating the plea for guidance from God
Please order my steps in Your Word
Repeating the request for guidance from God
Please order
Continuing the plea for guidance from God
Everyday, everyday
Emphasizing the need for daily guidance from God
Please Order
Repeating the plea for guidance from God
Please order
Continuing the plea for guidance from God
Please order
Continuing the plea for guidance from God
Please order
Continuing the plea for guidance from God
Please order
Continuing the plea for guidance from God
Please order
Continuing the plea for guidance from God
Please order
Continuing the plea for guidance from God
Please order
Continuing the plea for guidance from God
Please order
Continuing the plea for guidance from God
Please order my steps in Your Word
Repeating the plea for guidance from God
Order my steps in Your Word
Repeating the request for guidance from God
Writer(s): Glenn Burleigh
Contributed by Sebastian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Kaliiiibby
This song makes me smile just thinking about my dad this was one of his favorite songs...
R. I.H Dad❤️🙏🏽
@amandamichel6375
I relate😭
@ingridarthur821
When I tell you I'm glad I came across the version!
That background DID IT!!
@sarahmcgee6269
My favorite song by the "Clouds", SANGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!
@faithdemby2622
This song touches my soul💃💓🤗
@EWH636
Sang Mike Sang!!
@johnniedavis5906
'BEAUTIFULLY SANGED "GOD" BLESS MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY!
@latissawalker545
Listen to this song thinking about my friend that pass way this weekend rip rashand Roberts from Albany ga God knows best you received his wings
@bfreeinjesus2323
So beautiful!
@sugasweet1651
amen jesus