"The Grace Thrillers has become a musical institution,"
says CEO and fou… Read Full Bio ↴"The Grace Thrillers has become a musical institution,"
says CEO and founder, Noel Willis. Founded in 1971, the group has chalked up an enviable list of achievements, and has built up a vast repertoire of songs that have inspired people throughout the years. The Grace Thrillers has attained international recognition, and has performed in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and throut the Caribbean. While performing in North Carolina in the USA, the group was selected to appear on the famous “Bobby Jones Gospel” on BET, where their outstanding performance made an indelible impact on the audience.
The group has an impressive line-up of achievements:
1984 Represented the Caribbean in the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) sponsored World Gospel Festival in Chicargo, U.S.A.
1986 The Rainbow Production Award for being the most consistent gospel group and for the best gospel album. The Tibby's Auto Supplies Award for Spiritual Ministry through Music and Song.
The Grace Thrillers has also won numerous awards from musical sponsors involved with the non-gospel genres:
1987 The Rockers Award for Best Gospel Album
1988 and 1992 The Jamaica Music Industry Award (JAMIA) for Best Performing Gospel Group.
1991 The Gospel Celebrations Award for its contribution and pioneering role in gospel music. (The 20th Anniversary). That same year ten gospel groups from across the island of Jamaica paid tribute to the Grace Thrillers at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston.
1991 The Mayor of Opa-Locka, Florida proclaimed July 1 as 'Grace Thrillers Day.'

The Grace Thrillers has performed with some of gospel music's elite, including the Hawkins Family, the Commissions, the Richard Smallwood Singers, Candi Staton, Shirley Caesar, Jesse Dixon and the Williams Brothers.

Today, the Grace Thrillers is as vibrant and popular, despite numerous changes in personnel. As the new album title suggests, today heralds “A New Dawning” in the history of this dynamic group. Its current membership, including CEO and founder Noel Willis, consists of: Latoya Hall, Noel Willis, Jr.Alrick O' Connor, Mary Lewis, Shalli Burchell, Natalie Foster and Larry Snow (overseas member).

This new complement was assembled over a very short period of time, and, five months later, “A New Dawning” arrived, with fifteen tracks.

Come to Me
The Grace Thrillers Lyrics

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when you're heavy laden.
you can come to me.
and I will give you rest.
set your soul released.
when you hurting and distressed.
you can lean on me.
come rest your head on my shoulder.
come to me.

in the darkness of life.
and you hurting inside.
when you see that all you've done just can't be right.
there's a road ahead seek and you'll find that I'll be waiting patiently with my arms open wide.
when you heavy laden you can come to me.
and i will give you rest.
set your soul released.

when you hurting and distressed you can lean on me.
come rest your head on my shoulder come to me

Overall Meaning

The Grace Thrillers's song "Come to Me" is a comforting call to those who feel burdened by the weight of life's struggles. The song offers a message of hope and reassurance that those who are hurting and distressed can turn to a higher power for solace and rest. The opening lines, "when you're heavy laden, you can come to me," suggest that the song is directed towards those who feel overwhelmed by the pressures and challenges of life, and who are looking for a way to ease their pain.

The song offers a powerful image of comfort and support, with the singer inviting the listener to "come rest your head on my shoulder." This image conjures up a sense of safety and security, and suggests that the person offering comfort is someone who is trustworthy and compassionate. The final verse of the song reinforces this message of hope, suggesting that no matter how lost or alone we may feel, there is always a road ahead that can lead us back to a place of peace and security.

Line by Line Meaning

when you're heavy laden.
When you feel weighed down by your burdens and troubles.

you can come to me.
You can seek comfort and support from me.

and I will give you rest.
I will provide peace and tranquility for your troubled mind.

set your soul released.
Allow yourself to be free from the pressures and stresses of life.

when you hurting and distressed.
When you are in pain and feeling overwhelmed.

you can lean on me.
You can rely on me for emotional support and strength.

come rest your head on my shoulder.
Come to me for comfort and solace.

come to me.
Seek refuge in my love and compassion.

in the darkness of life.
During the difficult and challenging times in life.

and you hurting inside.
When you are experiencing inner turmoil and emotional pain.

when you see that all you've done just can't be right.
When you feel like everything you've done is wrong and nothing seems to be going your way.

there's a road ahead seek and you'll find that I'll be waiting patiently with my arms open wide.
If you look for it, you will find a path forward and I will be there to support you.

when you heavy laden you can come to me.
When you feel weighed down by the challenges of life, you can turn to me for support.

and i will give you rest.
I will provide you with peace and comfort.

set your soul released.
Allow yourself to let go of your worries and find inner peace.

when you hurting and distressed you can lean on me.
When you are struggling, you can rely on me for support and strength.

come rest your head on my shoulder come to me.
Find solace and comfort in my loving embrace.

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