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Morris Chapman, songwriter, worship leader, and minister is known around the world for his ability to lead people into the presence of the Lord.
Morris has accomplished much in the years since he began full time ministry in 1978. His songs are widely recognized around the world, especially in praise and worship. Crossing cultural and international boundaries, his songs have been recorded by such artists as Sandy Patti, Rosie Greer, Kenneth Copeland, the Maranatha Singers, Donald Lawrence and the Tri City Singers, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, and Bill Gaither.
Morris is a three time Dove nominee and received a Grammy nomination from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in 1983 for best soul gospel performance for the album “Long time friends” which featured the songs, “Bethlehem Morning,” “We Remember You,” and “We give you praise.”
Word Records signed Morris in his early ministry days and later he was signed by Maranatha Music. Morris has completed more than fifteen solo recordings and he has also sung solo on other projects as well.
Morris has traveled extensively throughout his ministry, leading thousands of diverse congregations in praise and worship to God.
In 1993, Morris was invited to become a member of the praise team for Promise Keepers, and he served on the team until 1998. Promise Keepers recorded several of his songs including “The family prayer song,” “Jesus your name is power,” “the Reconciliation song,” and “Christ in us be glorified.” Morris was also part of the praise team for “Stand in the Gap” 1997 on the Mall in Washington DC.
It was not until the age of 40 that God called Morris into full time ministry, while still a janitor in the Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV. The majority of his songs where written after he turned 40.
Morris is the second oldest of twelve children and was born in Camden AR. The entire family moved to Las Vegas, NV in 1957, where he met and married his wife Shirley in 1959. They have five children, five grand-children and two great-grand-children.
Morris’ latest project, “Come Away,” is about to be released by His Heart Music.
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No Higher Calling
Morris Chapman Lyrics
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Is the most High Place
In presence Lord
I seek your face - I seek your face
Oh Lord...
Down at your feet oh Lord
Is most high place
I seek your face - I seek your face
There is no, higher calling
No. greater honour
Then to bow and kneel before your throne
I'm amazed at your glory
Enbrased by your mercy
Ohhh Lord, I live to worship you
Down - at your feet oh Lord
Is the most High Place
In presence Lord
I seek your face - I seek your face
Oh Lord...
Down at your feet oh Lord
Is most high place
In your presence Lord
I seek your face - I seek your face
There is no, higher calling
No. greater honour
Then to bow and kneel before your throne
I'm amazed at your glory
Enbrased by your mercy
Ohhh Lord, I live to worship you
Ohh! LORD I LIVE TO WORSHIP YOU
Ohh! LORD I LIVE TO WORSHIP YOU
Ohh! LORD I LIVE TO WORSHIP YOU
The lyrics of Morris Chapman's song "No Higher Calling" talk about the importance and significance of humbling oneself before God's throne. The opening line "Down - at your feet oh Lord, is the most high place" emphasizes the idea that true greatness and power belong to God alone, and to be at His feet is to be in a position of reverence, submission, and absolute surrender. The repeated refrain "I seek your face" expresses a longing and a deep desire to know and be close to God, to be filled with His presence, and to experience His love and grace.
The next verse highlights the ultimate purpose of our lives, which is to worship God, to offer our lives as a living sacrifice and to glorify Him. The lines "There is no higher calling, no greater honor than to bow and kneel before your throne" point out that worshipping God is not only a duty but also a privilege and a joy. The chorus phrases "I'm amazed at your glory, embraced by your mercy" celebrate God's majesty and love, reminding us that His mercy is freely available to those who come to him in humility and repentance. The song concludes with the declaration "Lord, I live to worship you," which summarizes the central theme of the song.
Overall, "No Higher Calling" is a beautiful song that expresses the heart's desire to seek and worship God. It acknowledges God's supremacy, His glory and His mercy, and encourages us to come to Him in reverent worship and humility.
Line by Line Meaning
Down - at your feet oh Lord
I humbly approach you, Lord
Is the most High Place
You are the highest authority
In presence Lord
I want to be close to you
I seek your face - I seek your face
I want to know you more intimately, Lord
There is no, higher calling
There is nothing more important
No. greater honour
No greater privilege
Then to bow and kneel before your throne
Than to show reverence before you, Lord
I'm amazed at your glory
I am in awe of your splendor
Enbraced by your mercy
I am comforted by your compassion
Ohhh Lord, I live to worship you
My purpose is to glorify you, Lord
Writer(s): Lenny le Blanc, Greg Gulley
Contributed by Brooklyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.