The Clark Sisters were born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. They each began singing at an early age and by the late 1960s they were all performing together in church services, usually singing songs written and arranged by their mother. A few years later, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark turned over control of the group to Twinkie, who would then go on to write, arrange, conduct and produce all of the Clark Sisters recordings. In 1973, the sisters recorded their first album, Jesus Has A Lot to Give, on their uncle's local label Billmo Records.
2. The Clark Sisters also refers to a vocal quartet from the 1950s and 60s, also known as the Sentimentalists when they sang with Tommy Dorsey. They recorded an album entitled ":Beauty Shop Beat" in 1960, containing barbershop standards such as ":Waiting for the Robert E. Lee", "Coney Island Baby", and "That Old Gang of Mine".
Blessed
The Clark Sisters Lyrics
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He brought me through tribulations
Never let a day go by and not realize
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
Back was against the wall
He looked out for me
He heard my cry and rescued me
Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
He brought me through hard trials
He brought me through tribulations
Never let a day go by and not realize
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
Back was against the wall
He looked out for me
He heard my cry and rescued me
Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
As I look back through the years
It's amazing how He got me
What the devil mean't for evil
God turned it around
Turned it around just for my good
I know that I am blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Let us think about it for a minute
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
I-I am blessed and highly favored
Favored-favored
I am blessed and highly favored
(I-I) I am blessed and highly favored
I am blessed-blessed
I am blessed and highly favored
Favored-favored
I am blessed and highly favored
The Clark Sisters’ “Blessed & Highly Favored” is a song that offers a message of hope and gratitude for the blessings of life. The lyrics speak about making it through hard trials and tribulations with the help of the Lord. The singer acknowledges that without his presence, they wouldn’t have made it through their darkest moments. The song reminds listeners to count their blessings and not take them for granted. The inspiring words are a reminder that even when things seem difficult, we are still blessed, and good things are on the horizon.
The lyrics emphasize the theme that God is always on our side, even when it feels like the world is against us. The message is one of hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to have faith and trust in God. The song’s chorus repeats the words “just know that we are blessed and highly favored,” reinforcing the idea that no matter what happens, we are always blessed. The last line of the song repeats the words “Grace, mercy,” reminding listeners that these are the gifts that have brought them through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
He brought me through hard trials
I have been through difficult situations, but God helped me overcome them.
He brought me through tribulations
God helped me overcome challenges and hardships.
Never let a day go by and not realize
I must always remember to appreciate how God has been helping me through life.
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
If it were not for God, I would not have faced my struggles.
Back was against the wall
I felt trapped and stressed.
He looked out for me
God protected me.
He heard my cry and rescued me
When I was in trouble, God answered my prayers and helped me.
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
We must remember that life is a gift and we are blessed to be alive.
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
We are fortunate and divine grace is shining on us.
As I look back through the years
Reflecting on past experiences.
It's amazing how He got me
I am amazed by the ways God has helped me along my journey.
What the devil mean't for evil
Satan intended harm and negativity for me.
God turned it around
God intervened and brought positivity instead of negativity.
Turned it around just for my good
God's intervention resulted in a positive outcome for me.
Let us think about it for a minute
Let's take a moment to reflect on the blessings we have received.
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
If not for God's sacrifice, I would be lost and sinful.
Grace, mercy
God's kindness and forgiveness.
I-I am blessed and highly favored
I am lucky and divinely favored.
Favored-favored
I am blessed and highly favored
I am fortunate and blessed.
(I-I) I am blessed and highly favored
I am doubly blessed and divinely favored.
I am blessed-blessed
I am fortunate and blessed.
Favored-favored
I am blessed and highly favored
I am doubly fortunate and divinely favored.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Kierra Sheard
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Zaye W.
He brought me through hard trials
He brought me through tribulations
Never let a day go by and not realize
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
Back was against the wall
He looked out for me
He heard my cry and rescued me
Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
He brought me through hard trials
He brought me through tribulations
Never let a day go by and not realize
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
Back was against the wall
He looked out for me
He heard my cry and rescued me
Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
As I look back through the years
It's amazing how He got me
What the devil mean't for evil
God turned it around
Turned it around just for my good
I know that I am blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Let us think about it for a minute
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
I-I am blessed and highly favored
Favored-favored
I am blessed and highly favored
(I-I) I am blessed and highly favored
I am blessed-blessed
I am blessed and highly favored
Favored-favored
I am blessed and highly favored
She So Fiyah
Verse 1:
He brought me through hard trials
He brought me through tribulations
Never let a day go by and not realize
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
Back was against the wall
He looked out for me
He heard my cry and rescued me
Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed
Chorus:
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Verse
Chorus
Bridge:
As I look back through the years
It's amazing how He kept me
What the devil mean't for evil
God turned it around
Turned it around just for my good
I know that I am blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Vamp 1:
It coulda' been me
It shoulda' been me
It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood
Vamp 2:
Grace, mercy
Grace, mercy
Ending:
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Mel Lawrence
He brought me through hard trials
He brought me through tribulations
Never let a day go by and not realize
Had not been for the Lord who was on my side
Back was against the wall
He looked out for me
He heard my cry and rescued me
Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed
Don't take it for granted that we are here today
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
Just know that we're blessed and highly favored
iseeulooknatme
In quietness and stillness is your strength. REST in God's ability to handle
your situation. Declare what God says about your situation. Wake up the word! If
you don't talk to your storm, your storm will talk to you. Be still in the midst
of your storm. Rest and He will fight your storm. God doesn't deliver us from
every storm, he may choose to take us through it. Don't fight where you are.
STAY CALM. That proves to God that we trust him. Be still and know that He is
God. You WILL prosper in your business, finances, marriage and in the lives of
your children. I expect great things to happen to you and through you today and
everyday of your life. Just yield to Him.
Baby Nose
I've got $.58 to my name and 4 days til payday BUT I am BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED IN JESUS' NAME!! Hallelujah to the Most High God!! Amen!! #betweenblessings #nextinlineforablessing
Artaka Ross
Stacy Crawford I feel this
Brandy Quick
Even better your rich in your soul and spirit..the gifts God gives never have a expectation date!!! we lack no good thing...All good gifts come from the father of Lights and the true light is shining be blessed.
Chelle b
Bless you.
Brandy Quick
Money we need to survive though it is nothing but paper aren't we as human beings worth more than cotton and linen paper? I rather invest in Gold,silver and diamonds, that's where the money is. A dollar is only worth 8 cents at the US treasury.. people are literally killing and being oppressed for pennies. The rich have all the money in the world and no peace &false faith to go with it...but on their money &judicial system they say IN GOD WE TRUST ? Clearly you don't trust GOD enough to release some of that wealth to the poor needy& oppressed? It all goes back to the Holy Bible (James 2) Faith without works is dead!
Pretty Mesha
Stacy Crawford yes Speak on it !!! Jehovah Jirah will never Leave Us 👑👑👑👑
Joy Jordan
This song. I heard it at a women's tea event at my grandmothers church today. I've been struggling with depression since a child, sexual abuse 5 years ago, and suicide attempts for the past 5 years. Everyday I think how it could've been me. I would not be here today, writing this comment on this song I never would've heard, if it weren't for His love for me. I'm blessed and highly favored to be here, on this Earth today, to sing praises of THE MOST HIGH.
EDIT: wow what a blessing you all are. It’s been 4 years since I left this comment and it has brought tears to my eyes to see how much love and prayers you have sent my way. A stranger. Life has been such a blessing. I have a BEAUTIFUL 4 year old daughter now and a baby boy on the way. God has blessed me in ways unimaginable. I will forever praise His name. God bless each and every one of you for your encouragement, your prayers and your love. God shines through you all. So much love for you. Thank you. ❤️
Joy Jordan
He has rescued me so many times in these 23 short years of my life, than I can ever explain.
Shylonda Almond
Joy Jordan God bless you sweetheart 😘🤗😘🤗😘
A. Fleming
Joy Jordan God bless you dear! He will never leave you or forsake you! Glad you're still here!!!