Rev. Nicks was born in Lincoln, NE, July 18,1941, to the Reverend Charles Nicks, Sr., a Baptist pastor, and Alliece Nicks, a pianist who was his first musical influence. After extensive training in classical and gospel music, Rev. Nicks developed on organ style that attracted students from around the country who wanted to learn how he made the Hammond organ "talk."
A founding member of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, he was also organist for the Harold Smith Majestics and a respected record producer. Rev. Nicks, who died in 1988, was celebrated for composing and/or singing several gospel classics, including "He's So Real," " Something About God's Grace," and "I Really Love the Lord."
Under the direction of Jimmy Dowell, the St. James Adult Choir continues to perform in the traditional style that first brought them and Rev. Nicks into the national spotlight.
I Know the Lord
Rev. Charles Nicks Lyrics
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I will trust in the Lord
I will trust in the Lord until I die
I will trust in the Lord
I will trust in the Lord
I will trust in the Lord until I die
I'm goin' to treat everybody rightI'm goin' to treat everybody right
I'm goin' to treat everybody right until I die
I'm goin' to treat everybody right
I'm goin' to treat everybody right
I'm goin' to treat everybody right until I die
I'm goin' to stay on the battlefield
I'm goin' to stay on the battlefield
I'm goin' to stay on the battlefield until I die
I'm goin' to stay on the battlefield
I'm goin' to stay on the battlefield
I'm goin' to stay on the battlefield until I die
I'm goin' to stay on a bended knee
I'm goin' to stay on a bended knee
I'm goin' to stay on a bended knee until I die
I'm goin' to stay on a bended knee
I'm goin' to stay on a bended knee
I'm goin' to stay on a bended knee until I die
I'm goin' to watch, fight and pray
I'm goin' to watch, fight and pray
I'm goin' to watch, fight and pray until I die
I'm goin' to watch, fight and pray
I'm goin' to watch, fight and pray
I'm goin' to watch, fight and pray until I die
In the song "I Know the Lord" by Rev. Charles Nicks, the lyrics express a deep devotion and trust in God that will last until death. The singer proclaims their reliance on the Lord and their determination to treat others with kindness and respect. They also vow to stay on the battlefield of life and their faith, remaining on bended knee in prayer and always watchful and vigilantly fighting for what they believe in.
The repetition of the phrase "I will trust in the Lord" highlights the unwavering faith and trust the singer has in God. This trust extends beyond their own life and is reflected in their treatment of others. The line "I'm goin' to treat everybody right until I die" emphasizes the importance of treating others with kindness and respect, regardless of circumstances or differences.
The repetition of the phrase "I'm goin' to stay" also reinforces the singer's unwavering commitment to their faith and to God. The lines "I'm goin' to watch, fight and pray" emphasize the importance of being vigilant and fighting for what one believes in, while never forgetting the power of prayer.
Overall, the song expresses a deep and unwavering commitment to faith, trust, and kindness towards others, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I will trust in the Lord
I will have faith in God
I will trust in the Lord until I die
I will have faith in God for the duration of my life
I'm goin' to treat everybody right
I will treat everyone with kindness and respect
I'm goin' to treat everybody right until I die
I will treat everyone with kindness and respect for the duration of my life
I'm goin' to stay on the battlefield
I will continue to fight for what is right
I'm goin' to stay on the battlefield until I die
I will continue to fight for what is right for the duration of my life
I'm goin' to stay on a bended knee
I will remain humbled before God
I'm goin' to stay on a bended knee until I die
I will remain humbled before God for the duration of my life
I'm goin' to watch, fight and pray
I will be vigilant, strong, and faithful in my actions and prayers
I'm goin' to watch, fight and pray until I die
I will be vigilant, strong, and faithful in my actions and prayers for the duration of my life
Lyrics © SPRINGTIME MUSIC INC
Written by: C.l. Franklin
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@sethevans7587
How could anyone person dislike this lovely song and the greatest Charles Nicks?
@selarousseau7634
I love this hymn! I can sing and dance to the Lord! Thank you, Rev Charles Nicks Jr, for being the vehicle. I'm singing and dancing!! Thank you, LORD!!!
@johnpricesr9200
Love it! Brings many GREAT Memories to mind! R.I.P. Doc!
@dfk4500
I love this man and his style on the organ we don't have this great sound in churches anymore. I love Charles nicks!!!!
@888xPrettyPrima
Thanks for posting this! This is so classic
@cmebans35
Good old Baptist church 🥰
@DoctorDeacon
Blood of my blood, bone of my bone. I will sing this on my way to heaven.
@kevinsfavorites7301
One of my favorites sung by Rev. Charles H. Nicks, Jr. and the Wolverine State Mass Choir!!! Great old fashioned gospel music 🎶 🙌 🙏
@dshep7850
Truly anointed...
@mrtheoneandonly83
This is Rev Charles Nicks and the Wolverine State choir.