Deborah Chesson | College Park, GA USA | 08/25/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love this Cd because there is something on it for everyone. If you needed reminiding of God's promises "That's What I Believe", "Just for Me" are for you. If you need encouragement and think, that's it, God couldn't possibly forgive me, "We Fall Down", "Great Is Your Mercy" will remind you of God's Love and Mercy. If you want to dance and praise God, the "Caribbean Medley" will bless your heart. Excellence is what I always expect from Donnie McClurkin and I was not disappointed me. The vocals on "Great Is Your Mercy" are OUTSTANDING!!! Wether it be a song he wrote or someone else's, once Donnie sangs the song its his.This live CD reminds me of some of Donnie's earlier work with the New York Restoration Choir on the "Speak to my Heart" album. It sounds like a good time was had by all, especially the audience.This CD will make you sing, dance, cry and laugh with the Lord.GET IT TODAY!!!!"
"When starting this review, I was at a lost for words! Pastor Donnie McClurkin's is truly breath taking. Not only is the man a gifted singer, songwriter and producer but those gifts are topped off with the anointing (a supernatural endowment from God that enables him to minister for God). He does more than just sing this fourteen track cd but he embodies every song on this cd and sweetly, gently, boldly, confidently and intelligently minister them to you!The opening song "That's What I Believe" is not only a mid-tempo groove, but the words are easy enough to catch on to and sing along with. The moving "Just For Me" reminds you of exactly what the Lord did for us on the Cross and "Who Would've Thought" should remind you of what the Lord has done in your life! Perhaps the second best song on here is "I'll Trust You, Lord" which admonishes you to give your life to the Lord! As the cd continues to flow effortlessly through to the groovin' "Caribbean Medley" and "Victory Chant (Hail Jesus)" it's slowly reaching a soul stirring climax that's going to blow your mind. As you reach the last song (after meditating on three others --- Psalm 27, Great Is Your Mercy and Lord I Lift Your Name On High) you come to what is not only the perfect ending song and the best song on the cd but it's the song that will have you in tears and crying before God. It's entitled "WE FALL DOWN". This song will capture the hearts of christians everywhere because it deals with the lows, the valleys, the pains, the hurt, the grief and/or the guilt that a christian deals with when they feel they've let God down. However, this SAME song picks you up and let you know that you're not the only one who let God down and not only that but God has a way of restoring, reviving, and rejuvenating you to the place where he needs you to be through his love, his grace, his mercy and his tenderness! What a God...what a servant in Pastor McClurking...what a song in We Fall Down!!!Pastor McClurkin you have most certainly been chosen for this end time! Your live performances are nothing short of an experience and it's my prayer that the gift of God continues to abound and that it's always combined with the anointing of God! Listeners, I advise you to get this cd...in a day and time where singers aren't singers and music has become watered down and stale, this is a classic cd that is a Blessing, that is Anointed, that will encourage you, cause you to look at yourself and where you are and also provoke you to go after God with all of your heart, mind and soul."
What Else Is There To Say?
Tawana Hawkins | Akron, Ohio USA | 03/14/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Min. Donnie McClurkin has a most powerful anointing on his life. I knew there was something extra special about him from his previous recording which included the song, "Stand" and "Speak To My Heart." Nothing could have prepared me for a project of this magnitude. Recorded in London, you feel the power the moment he is introduced to the strains of, "That's What I Believe." Backed by an incredible choir and ensemble this cd takes praise and worship to a whole new level. I have listened to this cd over and over and I can't get enough. The world is hungry for the type of ministry this project displays. My favorite songs are, "Great Is Your Mercy" which showcases the various vocal talents of the ensemble participants. The song itself is a testimony for every believer's life. "We Fall Down," so simply stated speaks volumes for my life. The altar call at the end is so poignant and heartfelt. Its understated passion is like hearing the Lord whispering I'm here for you, all you have to do is reach up and take my hand. No matter how many times it takes to get it right, God never turns his back on us. Min. McClurkin, continue to let God use you. I have been awesomely blessed by this entire cd. It is destined to become a classic in gospel music. Outstanding!"
THE MESSAGE AND THE MESSANGER!
deedemoss | Washington, DC metro area | 09/23/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"First, let me say I am a true follower of Elder McClurkins's ministry. His humility and love for God is refreshing in a world where everything is all about the money. Donnie went to London to honor God with his gift, and that's exactly what he did. I can't even claim a favorite song, because depending where I am on any given day, there's always a song on the CD that ministers to me. This CD is all about Praise and Worship, Deliverance, Redemption, Faith and the Awesomeness of God. Since most of the songs were written by Elder McClurkin, God definitely had a message to get to his people. Elder McClurkins CD is for anyone who needs a reminder of who God is, and how much he loves his children. All who hear it will be blessed, not only because of the magnificent gift of the music minister, but because God chose to speak to us through him."
Donnie Does It Again...
Deacon Crabb | Silver Spring, Maryland USA | 08/24/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Rarely does an artist, particularly gospel, follow-up a smash hit first CD with one that's even stronger. Well, Pastor Donnie McClurkin has done it...and Donnie did it hard! I've been waiting for this one to drop since I first heard what is destined to be the first gospel classic of the new millenium, WE FALL DOWN. Of course, Donnie doesn't dissappoint with anointed worship songs like JUST FOR ME and I'LL TRUST YOU, LORD, and oh man, you would not want to forget about GREAT IS YOUR MERCY. If these songs can't get you beyond "the veil," you just don't want to go! But then, there's also awsome praise songs like THAT'S WHAT I BELIVE and HAIL JESUS. And you'll even have fun with his CARIBBEAN MEDLEY. Pastor McClurkin, I just want to thank you for your ministry on WE FALL DOWN. God told me to use that song in a bible class I taught on destroying yokes and strongholds; the song is so powerful it took us so high that the people did not want to go home! This CD can't help but bless your socks off...that's what I believe!!!"