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.
Search Me Lord
Rev. Charles Nicks Lyrics
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I'm like a ship that's
Tossed and driven Ooh Lord
Battered by by an angry
By an angry sea
Oooh Lord
But you know when
When the storms of lifeKeep on raging
Raging against me
I said Jesus
Father I may have to cry sometime
But Lord Remember Me
Lord Remember Me
Ooh Lord Listen
Lord Remember Me
Sometimes
Feels like the weight of the world Is bearing down
On my shoulders
Oooh Lord
You know sometimes
I'm burdened down in sorrows
And misery Ooh Lord
But you know when
When the storms of life
Keep on raging
Raging against me
I said Jesus
Father if you find me Worthy
Remember Me
Lord Remember Me
Ooh Lord
Lord Remember Me
You know I read about it
Read about the Hebrew Children
Shadrach Meshach
And old Abednego
They threw them down
In that old fiery furnace
It was 10 times hotter
Than it ought to be
I read about Daniel
Oh I read about Daniel
You went down and you shut that old lion up
And you let Daniel go free
I said Jesus
If you find me Worthy
Remember Me
Lord Remember Me
Ooh Lord
Lord Remember Me
Remember Me Father
Remember Me Jesus
When I'm going through my trials
And tribulations Lord
See there were two men up there
Hanging on the cross
Just to share his agony
One man said
If you be the Christ
Come down from there
And save me
The other man said
When you make it to your kingdom
Remember Me
Lord Remember Me
Oooh Lord
Lord Remember Me
Lord Remember Me
Lord Remember Me
Lord Remember Me
Lord Remember Me
The above lyrics are a combination of two hymns, "Adon Olam" and "Search Me Lord", both of which are hymns of praise and worship, expressing trust in God's power, mercy, and love. "Adon Olam", which is of Jewish origin, praises God for His sovereignty and power as creator and ruler of the universe, while "Search Me Lord" is a Christian hymn that is based on Psalm 139, expressing the desire for God to search and examine one's heart and cleanse it of sin.
The use of both hymns in combination highlights the shared values and beliefs between Judaism and Christianity. The lyrics express a deep trust in God and His ability to provide guidance, strength, and protection in times of trouble. They speak to the powerful and transformative nature of faith and the role it can play in helping us navigate life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
The Lord is with Me
I have faith and trust in the Lord's protection and guidance
And I will not fear
I am confident in the Lord's power and goodness
He is my God
I have a personal relationship with the Lord
My my Redeemer
The Lord has saved me from sin and death
A rock in my travail
The Lord is a source of strength and support in times of hardship
In time of distress
The Lord is present and able to help in moments of crisis
And He is my banner
The Lord is a symbol of victory and protection in battle
And my refuge
The Lord is a safe and secure place to turn to for comfort and shelter
The portion of my cup
The Lord provides me with sustenance and blessings
On the day I call
The Lord is always available to listen and respond to my prayers
Into His hand
I entrust my life and soul to the Lord's care
I commend my spirit
I surrender myself completely to the Lord's will
When I sleep and when I wake
The Lord is constantly watching over me, even in my rest
And with my spirit
The Lord is intimately connected to my innermost being
My body
The Lord cares for my physical health and well-being
He's the Lord of my Jewish people
The Lord is the ruler and protector of the Jewish nation
Reindeer any creature yet was formed
Before anything was created, the Lord existed
At the time when
The Lord was present and active in the beginning of creation
All things were made by
The Lord is the creator and sustainer of all life and existence
His desire then was
The Lord's will and purpose guided the act of creation
His Name proclaimed King
The Lord's sovereignty and authority are proclaimed and recognized
And after all things shall
At the end of time, the Lord will remain supreme and eternal
Have had an end
All temporal things will pass away, but the Lord endures forever
He alone
The Lord is the one and only true God
The dreaded One shall reign
The Lord is a fearsome and powerful ruler, deserving of reverence and honor
Who was, who is who will be in glory
The Lord's existence is eternal and transcendent, and His glory is beyond compare
He is One
The Lord is undivided and indivisible, the source of all unity
No second to compare to Him
There is no other being who can rival or surpass the Lord's greatness
To consort with Him
To be in the Lord's presence and fellowship is the ultimate joy and fulfillment
Without beginning
The Lord is eternal and timeless, without a starting point
Without end to
The Lord's existence extends indefinitely into the future
Him belong strength
The Lord is the source of all power and might
And dominion
The Lord has supreme authority and control over all things
With me
The Lord is always present and supportive in my life
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Written by: Rev Jayy
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@MrSporteditman
Dear God i wish these songs were sang in the churches just like this so we can save our people especially our youth.
@deloreswillis9224
Amen
@luvthelordnclarksis
i Love these old song....my church still sing this...and who on the organ...thats how they use to play it back in the day...my god...it sounds so good...that it make a sinner wanna live right...my god
@deborahsims1668
Organ and drums ❤
@ioxxd90
I wish that choirs would go back to this type of singing and messages....
@CelestialChoir
This takes me waaaay back to church in the late 1950's--early 1970's! "WHILE I'M DOWN HERE PRAYING, LORD, SEARCH MY HEART!" A great song of introspection, asking God to search our hearts--and make us pure!! YES! Our black churches MUST recapture this SOUND and the SUPERIOR TEXTS OF THESE SONGS!!!
@deloreswillis9224
Yayyyyyyyyyyyy in CHRIST THE LORD✝️
@rwalk8551
Can it be that it was all so simple then...........Hallelujah!
@yvonneoby5026
You can feel the Holy Ghost/Anointing "Searching" while listening.... Yes, Lord!
@michealgardner6169
this is back when gospel was gospel