Customer Reviews

Psalms Hymns & Spiritual Songs

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4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

From the first night I played this CD, it has become a key part of my private devotional time with the Lord. I usually play my CD's in the car and on my computer at work - but not this one. The heights of worship and praise I reach with the Lord through this CD is for my private time only. I cry. I lift my hands. I bow my head. I speak in tongues. I dance. I stand to my feet. All within the time it takes to get through just the first CD in this 2-CD set. God deserves all the glory and praise and Donnie McClurkin uses his spiritual gifts to help you give God just that.. The "blood" section with the old classical church songs pushes me over that precipice time after time. God be praised!

...but Rev. McClurkin moved me to the point that my hands were up in praise at my desk before I realized it. I would advise MEB (New York) who gave this album one star to take another listen to a well orchestrated live performance. If you don't bring any wood to the fire, don't complain about the lack of heat.

This was a very good project. My favorite songs on the album are "I Call You Faithful" which flows into "Great and Mighty Is Our God". Then it goes deeper into worship with the songs "Only You Are Holy" and "Agnus Dei". I also like the song "Draw Me Close/I am Thine O Lord". I always wanted to hear a gospel singer remake the song "Draw Me Close". The first seven songs are pretty much the only ones I listen to right now. Which is really good, since on a lot of albums I may only find 2 or 3 songs that I listen to a lot.

After that he starts singing old melodies, but I do like the song "I Know it was the Blood." The pianist did a good job and Donnie definitely put some life back into those old songs.

I also like the songs "Language Medley" and "Sáciame Señor/Yo Se Que Estás Aquí". I'll probably end up listening to those two more in the future.

This is a good bridge making album for CCM audience, worship audience and traditional gospel. It also can be a good bridge maker between the generations. The people that would normally wouldn't buy a traditional gospel album (like me) gets to be exposed to something from the past, while the older/traditional crowd can be exposed to something new. It's also a good bridge between the nations.

So like I said, it's a good album. You should be able to enjoy at least one song.

At 23, I was beginning to think that the songs I learned in church, and still love to sing, were fading quickly into the past. You don't hear Amazing Grace, By and By and Just A Closer Walk With Thee in church anymore. But thanks to Pastor Donnie those songs are back! My two personal favorites would have to be The Blood Medley and Satisfy My Soul (w/Joann Rosario). Purchase this CD (and the DVD on April 19), you will NOT be disappointed!

Hes Done it again... one of the best albums ive ever listened to, and my new favortie Donnie Mcclurkin album... on this project he simply takes us to church... its purely worship.. i nearly lost my mind listening to it in the car... A great album.. a must listen.. and a welcome addition to your collections.

I usually wait for my music club to offer new CD promotions but I was led to purchase this double CD on the day of release and what a release in the Spirit it is!

As the theme of the book of Galatians is 'unshackled'- this is an unshackled approach to praise and worship. Where the Spirit is, there is liberty to sing hymns and spirituals not only in English but in various tongues as well (as Pastor McClurkin and others do).

The old landmarks on this CD are landmarks on our souls - so get this cd and receive some spiritual nourishment in music form.

This is my first Donnie CD, but when I found out he was taking it back with hynms, I knew I would be HOT!!! I marked and circled the release date on my calender and rushed to the stores to pick this up. Awesome, from the time the CD starts all the way to the last song. Wow he really did an awesome job on this project, and I know that Churches across the the globe are going to be pulling out their hynmals again, and start back up where it all began. God Bless You Pastor Donnie.

Donnie Does it again, this is a beautifully arranged project, from I call you Faithful which is my fav, to The oldschool gospel medleys. From the duets with Joann Rosario & Kirk Franklin this Cd will give you time to meditate and think on the goodness of the Lord. A must for anyone who loves Gospel Music. Also Check out the Language Medley were Donnie is singing in about five different Languages, Its awesome.

If this sounded like a taped church service, it's because it actually was! I was there that night. I'm glad it was a live recording, because it made for a night filled with praise and true worship.
Listening to the CD and then eventually watching the DVD after being there just took be back to that awesome night. Pastor McClurkin is so anointed. He seems to sing effortlessly and from a heart that believes every word of the songs.
This is a CD that I can share with everyone. My friends would love it, my mom would appreciate the hymns she used to sing with me, new believers in Christ will receive a powerful message about true praise, and older Christians will just be encouraged to worship all over again.

I don't usually use the word 'annointed'.
But Donnie McClurkin's newest CD is absolutely annointed.
The live energy will pull you in from the first song. Then the sincerity and passion (from Donnie AND his choir) will keep you captivated and move you to a spirit of worship. Listening to this CD in my car absolutely sets a tone of worship for my daily life (and for this CD you better believe I lift my hands even while driving)!
Some highlights:
-Donnie's a cappella medley of gospel hymns focusing on the Blood of Christ. What a voice! And what a passion for Christ.
-The "Language Medley" where his choir sings "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" in Dutch!!! And oh is it amazing!!! Then there's the african praise chorus that has energy like no other worship I've experienced. This medley makes me think we in America should learn about 'passion for worship' from our brothers and sisters across the sea.

I was introduced to Donnie McClurkin by two dear friends and after seeing his DVD testimony I have such respect for this man of God. This new recording is absolutely a must-have. Wow. You will be moved to worship whether at home, in the car, or WHEREVER!
Get it.
Now.
And be prepared to raise your voice and lift your hands...even in the car!