The Chicago-born Posey began singing at the early age of seven. His mother encouraged her son's singing by enrolling him at the Cincinnati College Conservatory when he was thirteen years old. And, by the time he was attending the University of Cincinnati, on his way to earning a degree in psychology, Posey began touring the country with the college's Men's Glee Club. Following his college graduation, Posey continued to sharpen his skills as a church musician for a variety of Baptist and African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) congregations in Cincinnati. Eventually, Posey began to preach and took a post as associate minister at James Temple Church, where he was also ordained as an elder in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC). As Posey continued to spread his professional wings, serving as minister of music for the renowned Greater Cincinnati Choral Union, he also had the opportunity to serve as assistant national organizer for Thomas Dorsey's National Convention of Choirs and Choruses. This role led to two of Posey's first recordings--"Just One Touch" and "Will You Be There" on the organization's convention recordings for Savoy Records.
In addition to his music, Posey is active as a counselor for Cincinnati's Bureau of Rehabilitation, where he secures employment for physically and mentally challenged individuals. As his counseling role develops, Posey would like to extend help to inner-city youth. "I'd like to do a street ministry,” he says. "Each time I go to a city to do a concert, I'd like to do a street ministry in that city too, in order to help turn around the lives of some of our youth."
In 1999, El Shaddai, the sophomore album was released on Crystal Rose Records. Rodney Posey called on the production talents of mega gospel producers Fred Hammond, Donald Lawrence, Cedric Thompson and Michael J. Powell, along with newcomer Michael Mindingall. As if that wasn’t enough, on “Holy” and “Lord, I Worship You”, producer Donald Lawrence brought in award winning arranger Paul Riser (“I Believe I Can Fly”) and the Detroit Symphony String section for orchestrations.
In 2002, Posey’s third release, A New Song Of Worship, was recorded LIVE, September 15, 2001, four days after the tragic Terrorist attacks. God’s Presence coupled with a room full of sincere worshippers resulted in a project packed with powerful Praise & Worship songs to usher any listener into the presence of God. Co-produced by Rodney Posey along with Cedric Thompson (Donald Lawrence & Tri-City Singers, LeJuene Thompson, John P. Kee, Men Of Standard) this project represents Rodney Posey’s talents to the fullest.
El Shaddai
Rodney Posey Lyrics
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There's a light we can love on the way.
There is a wonder and wildness to life,
And freedom for those who obey.
All those who seek it shall find it,
A pardon for all who believe.
Hope for the hopeless and sight for the blind
To all who've been born of the Spirit
And who share incarnation with him;
Who belong to eternity, stranded in time,
And weary of struggling with sin.
Forget not the hope
That's before you,
And never stop counting the cost.
Remember the hopelessness when you were lost?
The lyrics to "El Shaddai" by Rodney Posey express a message of hope and freedom for those who believe in the Spirit. The joy in the journey is highlighted, revealing that life is not just a destination, but also a mix of happiness, sadness, excitement, and surprises. The journey is filled with wonder and wildness and the promise of light for those who continue to love along the way. The song emphasizes that through obedience, all those who seek will find pardon, hope, and sight, even in the midst of despair. The Spirit is portrayed as a source of freedom from sin and a companion to those who share incarnation with Him, belong to eternity but are stranded in time. The lyrics end with a reminder to never forget the hope that is present and the cost that has been paid, especially during moments of hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a joy in the journey,
The journey of life has moments of happiness.
There's a light we can love on the way.
We can appreciate the good things along the journey.
There is a wonder and wildness to life,
Life can be unpredictable and exciting.
And freedom for those who obey.
Those who follow the right path find freedom.
All those who seek it shall find it,
People who seek something earnestly will eventually find it.
A pardon for all who believe.
Belief can lead to forgiveness.
Hope for the hopeless and sight for the blind
Faith can provide hope and clarity even in difficult situations.
To all who've been born of the Spirit
This message is for those who have a spiritual connection.
And who share incarnation with him;
This message is for those who identify with a higher power.
Who belong to eternity, stranded in time,
People who are spiritually inclined have a sense of eternal belonging.
And weary of struggling with sin.
Those who feel weighed down by sin should take comfort in faith.
Forget not the hope
Do not forget to have hope.
That's before you,
There is always hope.
And never stop counting the cost.
Do not forget the cost of faith and the sacrifices that may come with it.
Remember the hopelessness when you were lost?
Think about the feeling of hopelessness before you found faith.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL J. CARD, JOHN W THOMPSON
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