In 1999, Stephen was nominated for Best Male Vocalist … Read Full Bio ↴Stephen John
In 1999, Stephen was nominated for Best Male Vocalist and Best Gospel Performance at the Trinidad and Tobago Music Awards, copping the Best Gospel Performance award.
Stephen continues to grow, recently being nominated in three categories at the Marlin Awards 2008, the Caribbean’s most prestigious gospel music award; Contemporary Vocal Performance of the year Male, Jazz Recording of the year and Special Event Recording of the year.
It was in 1998 however, that Stephen came to the fore when he won the Local Full Gospel Song Festival with his own composition “Leaving It All Behind”. He also copped the Best Composed and Best Arranged Song awards.
He started singing publicly at the age of fourteen (14 yrs) and began honing his vocal and composing gifts as a member of the Youth Pulse Choir, led by the famous singer and songwriter, Sterling Gittens.
Stephen John Jnr’s life is his testimony. His strength was tested in the tender years of his life as he watched his mother battle to single handedly raise five children. He himself also endured battles of his own; having been spared death many times and coming close to losing one of those battles in a car accident in 1992. It was at that point, Stephen developed a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Stephen has also been sharing his gift with our Caribbean neighbours having sung in Jamaica at Fun In The Son Festival 2002, Bahamas, at ASAPH 2003, Barbados Gospel Festival 2007 and 2008, Antigua and Barbuda and Curacao. Stephen has shared stages with the likes of Keith Staten, Helen Baylor, Elan Trotman, Ron Kenoly, Nigel Soyer, Lt. Stitchie and others. Stephen has released one album to date titled “In Your Presence” This album continues to receive interest locally regionally and internationally.
Stephen functions as a worship leader at his assembly which he attends with his wife and three children. Stephen is currently pursuing and Associate Degree in Performing Arts.
In Your Presence
Stephen S. John Lyrics
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Your presence
Your presence
Surrounds me
Surrounds me
Surrounds me
Surrounds me
I can feel
Your presence
Surrounds me
Surrounds me
Surrounds me
Surrounds me
You will never
Let me die
You will never
Leave me alone
Surrounds me
Surrounds me
Surrounds me
You're the God i pray
You're the God i trust
I need you I need you
Around me
You're the God i trust
You're the God i pray
I need you
I need you
Around me
I can feel Your presence
Your presence
Surrounds me
Surrounds me
Surrounds me
Surrounds me
You will never
Leave me alone
You will never
Let me die
Surround me
Surround me
Surround me
You're the God
Of thunders
You're the God
Of wonders
I need you I need you
Around me
You're the God
Of wonders
You're the God
Of thunders
I need you I need you
Around me
I can feel
Your presence
Your presence
Surrounds me
Surrounds me Surrounds me
Surrounds me
You will never
Let me die
You will never
Leave me alone
Around me
Surround me Surround me
I can feel
Your presence
Your presence
Surrounds me
Surrounds me
Surrounds me Surrounds me
You will never
Let me die
You will never
Leave me alone
Surrounds me
Surrounds me
Surrounds me
I can feel
Your presence
Surround me
Surround me
Surround me
You will never
Leave me alone
You will never
Let me die
Surround me Surround me
The song "In Your Presence" by Stephen S. John is a declaration of faith and trust in God's never-ending presence. The repetitive phrasing of "Your presence surrounds me" highlights the singer's deep sense of comfort and protection that comes from being in God's presence. The song acknowledges God's unwavering faithfulness and promise to always be with the singer, never abandoning them even in their darkest moments. The repetition of "You will never let me die" and "You will never leave me alone" reinforces this promise, providing reassurance to the singer that they can always rely on God.
The song also paints a picture of God as a mighty force, the God of thunders and wonders. The use of these descriptors adds a sense of reverence and awe towards God, emphasizing the power and majesty of the divine presence that the singer is experiencing. The affirmation that "I need you, I need you around me" further emphasizes the importance that the singer places in God's presence in their life.
Overall, "In Your Presence" is a deeply spiritual and emotional song that expresses a strong sense of faith and unwavering trust in God's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel
I am aware
Your presence
That you are here with me
Your presence
That your being is surrounding me
Surrounds me
You are present all around me
Surrounds me
Conveys that you are here with me
Surrounds me
Conveys that you are always near me
Surrounds me
Conveys that I am never alone as you are always here
I can feel
I am aware
Your Presence
That you are here with me
Your presence
That your being is surrounding me
Surrounds me
You are present all around me
Surrounds me
Conveys that you are here with me
Surrounds me
Conveys that you are always near me
Surrounds me
Conveys that I am never alone as you are always here
You will never
I can always count on you
Let me die
To die alone and without you
You will never
I can always count on you
Leave me alone
To be without you
Surrounds me
Conveys that you are present all around me
Surrounds me
Conveys that you are always with me
Surrounds me
Conveys that I am never alone, as you are always present
You're the God i pray
You are the one who I direct my hopes and prayers to
You're the God i trust
You are the one who I put my faith and trust in
I need you I need you
I rely on you, without you I feel incomplete
Around me
To be near me, always with me
You're the God i trust
You are the one who I put my faith and trust in
You're the God i pray
You are the one who I direct my hopes and prayers to
I need you
I rely on you
I need you
I cannot live without you
Around me
To be near me, always with me
I can feel Your presence
I am aware that you are here with me
Your presence
Your being is surrounding me
Surrounds me
Conveys that you are always with me
Surrounds me
Conveys that I am never alone, as you are always present
Surrounds me
Conveys that I am always in your care and protection
You will never
I can always count on you
Leave me alone
To be without you
You will never
I can always count on you
Let me die
To die alone and without you
Around me
To be near me, always with me
Surround me
Conveys that you are always with me
Surround me
Conveys that I am never alone, as you are always present
I can feel
I am aware
Your presence
Your being is surrounding me
Your presence
That you are here with me
Surrounds me
Conveys that you are always with me
Surrounds me
Conveys that I am never alone, as you are always present
Surrounds me
Conveys that I am always in your care and protection
Surrounds me
Conveys that I am always surrounded by your love
You will never
I can always count on you
Let me die
To die alone and without you
You will never
I can always count on you
Leave me alone
To be without you
Surrounds me
Conveys that you are always with me
Surrounds me
Conveys that I am never alone, as you are always present
Surrounds me
Conveys that I am always in your care and protection
I can feel
I am aware
Your presence
That you are here with me
Surround me
To envelop me with your being
Surround me
To be always present with me
Surround me
To never leave me alone
You will never
I can always count on you
Leave me alone
To be without you
You will never
I can always count on you
Let me die
To die alone and without you
Surround me
To envelop me with your being
Surround me
To be always present with me
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Written by: Jean Dihonga
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