Bell Armstrong performed on the 1st Annual Soul Train Awards ceremony. Her 1986 album Following Jesus won a Soul Train Music Award for Best Gospel Album - Solo in 1988. She is also a seven time Grammy Award-nominee.
The cover of Armstrong's 1987 Billboard-charting mainstream 7" single "You Bring Out The Best In Me."Vanessa enjoyed a slice of mainstream success in the late 80's. Her self-titled 1987 Jive Records debut yielded the Billboard-charting hit "You Bring Out The Best In Me," as well as the club favorite "Pressing On." [1][3] The next year's follow-up album Wonderful One featured a cover of the Labi Siffre anti-Apartheid anthem "Something Inside So Strong." The song was later remade in 1995 by Armstrong along with Shirley Caesar, Fred Hammond, Tramaine Hawkins, Yolanda Adams, and a host of other gospel artists as a tribute to Rosa Parks. The song was serviced to radio stations to play on the 40th anniversary of the civil rights icon's arrest.
Armstrong appeared on Broadway in 1991 in a production of Don't Get God Started. "Always," a Marvin Winans composition that anchors the play, also appears on Armstrong's 1987 self-titled album. Her Broadway role lead to a cameo appearance in the Oprah Winfrey TV special The Women of Brewster Place. Armstrong was also chosen to record the theme to the popular 80's NBC sitcom Amen.
Vanessa Bell Armstrong took a 3 year self-imposed hiatus from recording before releasing A Brand New Day under a new deal with Tommy Boy Gospel in 2001. Vanessa was presented with a lifetime achievement award during 2004's Gospel Superfest.
Armstrong's 2007 album, Walking Miracle, is her first release in 6 years, and blends traditional gospel fare like "So Good To Me" (produced by Smokie Norful) with contemporary songs like "Til The Victory's Won" (produced by Fred Jerkins III) and the title track (produced by Rodney Jerkins). The latter song was inspired by Armstrong's son who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
You Alone Are Worthy
Vanessa Bell Armstrong Lyrics
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You Alone Are Worthy of all the praise
You Alone Are Worthy of all the Honor
Bless Your Holy name
(Harmony)
You Alone Are Worthy of all the glory
You Alone Are Worthy of all the praise
Bless Your Holy name
(Invert)
You Alone Are Worthy of all the glory
You Alone Are Worthy of all the praise
You Alone Are Worthy of all the Honor
Bless Your Holy name
(Unison)
I will bless Your Holy name
I will praise You just the same
For all the things that You have done
I will bless Your Holy name
(Harmony)
I will bless Your Holy name
I will praise You just the same
For all the things that You have done
I will bless Your Holy name
(Unison)
I will bless Your name, I will bless Your name
I will bless Your name, I will bless Your name
Halelujah
I will bless Your name, I will bless Your name
Thank You Jesus
I will bless Your name, I will bless Your name
Lord We Love You
I will bless Your name, I will bless Your name
No One before You
I will bless Your name, I will bless Your name
Halelujah
I will bless Your name, Thank You Jesus
I will bless Your name, Lord We Love You
I will bless Your name, No One before You
I will bless Your name, Halelujah
I will bless Your name, Thank You Jesus
I will bless Your name, Lord We Love You
I will bless Your name, No One before You
I will bless Your name.
I will bless Your Holy name.
I will bless Your Holy name.
I will bless Your Holy name.
The lyrics to Vanessa Bell Armstrong's song, You Alone Are Worthy, are a declaration of praise and worship to God. The repetition of the phrase "You Alone Are Worthy" emphasizes the exclusivity of God's worthiness and greatness. The lyrics acknowledge that everything that God has done, all the glory, praise, and honor belong solely to Him. The use of harmony, inversion, and unison in the repetition of the lyrics reflects the unity of believers in lifting up God's name and giving Him the honor and reverence that He alone deserves.
The lyrics not only express praise and worship but also demonstrate gratitude and love for God. The phrases "Thank You Jesus" and "Lord We Love You" are expressions of appreciation and affection towards God for who He is and for all that He has done. The presence of these phrases reminds us that worship is more than just praising God for His greatness but also expressing our love and gratitude for His love towards us.
In summary, You Alone Are Worthy is a powerful declaration of praise and worship, expressing God's greatness, exclusivity, and our gratitude and love towards Him.
Line by Line Meaning
You Alone Are Worthy of all the glory
You are the only one deserving of all the honor and fame
You Alone Are Worthy of all the praise
You are the only one deserving of all the admiration and recognition
You Alone Are Worthy of all the Honor
You are the only one deserving of all the respect and dignity
Bless Your Holy name
May Your sacred name be praised and revered
(Harmony)
The voices are singing the same lines in different pitches and rhythms
(Invert)
The voices are singing the same lines in reverse order
(Unison)
The voices are singing the same lines in the same pitch and rhythm
I will bless Your Holy name
I will praise and exalt Your sacred name
I will praise You just the same
I will honor and glorify You consistently and persistently
For all the things that You have done
For all the good deeds and blessings that You have bestowed upon me
I will bless Your name, I will bless Your name
I will repeat my praises and blessings unto You
Thank You Jesus
Thank You for Your grace and salvation, Jesus
Lord We Love You
We adore and cherish You, Lord
No One before You
No one else is as great and mighty as You
Halelujah
Praise the Lord
Contributed by Callie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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You Alone Are Worthy of all the glory
You Alone Are Worthy of all the praise
You Alone Are Worthy of all the Honor
Bless Your Holy name
You Alone Are Worthy of all the glory
You Alone Are Worthy of all the praise
You Alone Are Worthy of all the Honor
Bless Your Holy name
You Alone Are Worthy of all the glory
You Alone Are Worthy of all the praise
You Alone Are Worthy of all the Honor
Bless Your Holy name
I will bless Your Holy name
I will praise You just the same
For all the things that You have done
I will bless Your Holy name
I will bless Your Holy name
I will praise You just the same
For all the things that You have done
I will bless Your Holy name
I will bless Your name, I will bless Your name
I will bless Your name, I will bless Your name
Halelujah
I will bless Your name, I will bless Your name
Thank You Jesus
I will bless Your name, I will bless Your name
Lord We Love You
I will bless Your name, I will bless Your name
No One before You
I will bless Your name, I will bless Your name
Halelujah
I will bless Your name, Thank You Jesus
I will bless Your name, Lord We Love You
I will bless Your name, No One before You
I will bless Your name, Halelujah
I will bless Your name, Thank You Jesus
I will bless Your name, Lord We Love You
I will bless Your name, No One before You
I will bless Your name.
I will bless Your Holy name.
I will bless Your Holy name.
I will bless Your Holy name.
@CliftonGio
When you sing this song from the heart, this song will have you face down in the floor just reverencing God's beauty, might, love and magnificence. What a powerful song
@bettylenore3047
one of the best worship songs of all times. God alone receives the praise.
@franklinmargaret6365
This song popped into my spirit this early Sunday morning (12:50am), and I began singing it out loud. So then, of course, I had to listen to the original! Thank You, Lord. I will Your holy name.
@freetodream8945
This song is just as beautiful now as it was back in the 90s when my church choir first sang it. Love it!🙌🏽🙌🏽
@joannawofford
Yes Lord for the rest of my life
@Elevatedmindset8
What a vessel "Vanessa Bell Armstrong"!
@ministersd
Happy Birthday Lady Vanessa! You are my songbird. You have
been a blessing to me.
@roslynclarke6803
I will bless your name no matter what.
@maryvillarreal6145
Amen
@celestonematthews-jf7yv
Love this ❤