Richard Smallwood Captivating Artist of Gospel

Richard Smallwood began his captivating recording career in 1982. World-class composer, pianist and arranger, this artist has clearly and solidly changed the face of Gospel music as we know it.

He can impeccably blend classical movements with traditional gospel, and arrive at a mix that is invariably Smallwood's alone.

A diverse and innovative artist, he has achieved many honors chief among them are Dove Awards, Stellar Awards and a Grammy are just a few to be named here.

Richard Smallwood's gift of captivating lyrics has made room for him to minister to presidents and dignitaries all over the world as well as home at most of DC's halls of fame, such as, Constitution Hall, the Smithsonian Institution, the Kennedy Center and the White House.

Smallwood's music has never been confined to anyone artistic genre. Which is a testament that this artist's music is forever growing and changing. So stay tuned to this captivating gospel artist, he never ceases to daze and amaze.

Verse:
I love the Lord,
He heard my cry
and pitied every groan.
Long as I live
and troubles rise,
I’ll hasten to His throne.

Vamp:
I’ll hasten to His throne




Richard Smallwood - We Worship You

Oh Lord we come into Your presence, and we bow down and worship You
For being God, for being sovereign
We all bow down and worship You

(Chorus)
All of creation, bows down before You
Giving You honor and praise

Lord we find peace within Your presence, and we bow down and worship You
You are our strength, our strong deliverer
We all bow down and worship You

(Chorus)

I honor You and I kiss Your presence
And I bow down and worship You
Lord as I stand, in awe and reverence
Yes, I bow down and worship You
Yes, I bow down and worship You
Lord, I bow down and worship You
With all my heart, with all my soul I worship You

Chorus 1:
Jesus, You're the center of my joy,
all that's good and perfect comes from You.
You're the heart of my contentment, hope for all I do;
Jesus, You're the center of my joy.

Verse 1:
When I've lost my direction, You're the compass for my way,
You're the fire and light when nights are long and cold.
In sadness, You are the laughter, that shatters all my fears,
when I'm all alone, Your hand is there to hold.

Chorus 1

Verse 2:
You are why I find pleasure in the simple things in life,
You're the music in the meadows and the streams.
The voices of the children, my family, and my home,
You're the source and finish of my highest dreams.

Chorus 2:
Jesus, You're the center of my joy,
all that's good and perfect comes from You.
You're the heart of my contentment, hope for all I do...

Vamp:
Jesus, You are the center of my joy.

Ending:
Jesus, You are the center of my joy,
joy, joy, of my joy.




Richard Smallwood - You're Not Alone

You’re Not Alone
By Richard Smallwood & Vision
Written by Richard Smallwood
Album: Healing- Live in Detriot

Verse 1

Though you’re blinded by tears and consumed by your fears
And your daytime has turned to night
You may be unaware, but there’s someone who cares
And He’s leading you to the light

Chorus
You’re not alone
Never alone

Verse 2
There are times when you feel that you’re all by yourself
Like an island out on the sea
But that’s the enemy’s way of making you doubt
Cause God promised He’d never leave

Chorus

Bridge
Hold on, stand tall
He won’t leave you,
Won’t let you fail
In your darkest hour
Just remember

Chorus

Bridge

Chorus

Promised never to leave me
Promised never to leave me alone
Promised never to leave me

Richard Smallwood - HE'S ABLE

Don't you know
Don't you know it
Don't you know
Don't you know that He's able
Able
So glad
He's able
Able
O, Able
So glad
He's able

LEAD:
When doubts and fears
Keep messing with your mind
Hold on
(Hold on)
And, peace you just can't seem to find
Keep on holding on
(Hold on 'til tomorrow, well)
Jesus is standing right there
Waiting just to hear your prayer

Able
Able
So glad
He's able
Able
O, Able
So glad
He's able

No matter how hard
Surely, He's able
He standing there
Waiting to help you
Don't need to worry
His love is good enough
He never fails
Surely
Surely
Surely
Surely
Surely
Surely

Glad, I'm glad that He's able
Glad, I'm glad that He's able
Glad, I'm glad that He's able
Glad, I'm glad that He's able
Glad, I'm glad that He's able

Don't you know
Don't you know it
Don't you know
Don't you know
Don't you know it
Don't you know
Don't you know
Don't you know it
Don't you know that's He's

Glad, I'm glad that He's able
Glad, I'm glad that He's able
Glad, I'm glad that He's able
Glad, I'm glad that He's able
Glad, I'm glad that He's able
Glad, I'm glad that He's able

[VAMP]
TENORS:
I'm mighty glad
I'm mighty glad
ATLOS:
I'm, I''m I'm glad
He's able
SOPS:
I'm I'm glad that He's able




Richard Smallwood - What He's Done For Me Lyrics

CHORUS:
You don't know like I know
What the Lord has done for me
You don't know like I know
What the Lord has done for me
You don't know like I know
What the Lord has done for me
You don't know like I know
What the Lord has done for me
You know He saved me (He saved me)
Raised me (He raised me)
Now I've got the victory
Look, What He's done for
Look, What He's done for
What He's done for me

LEAD:
I never could shout until the day..
(I never shall forget)
When Jesus washed my sins away
(I never shall forget)
I remember the day, I remember the hour
(I never shall forget)
When He filled my soul with His holy power
(I never shall forget)

What He's done for
Look, What He's done for
What He's done for me

LEAD:
When I was sick and I couldn't get well
(I never shall forget)
He healed my body, and now I can tell
(I never shall forget)
When the enemy tried to destroy my soul
(I never shall forget)
He rescued me and made me whole
(I never shall forget)

What He's done for
Look, What He's done for
What He's done for me

VAMP:
I never
No, never
Shall forget
What He's done for me

ENDING:
Look, What He's done for
Look, What He's done for
Look, What He's done for
Look, What He's done for
Look, What He's done for
Look, What He's done for
What He's done for me




Richard Smallwood - Psalm 8 lyrics

O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy
name.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy
name... in all the earth

Who has set thy glory above the heaven?
The moon and the stars, Thou hast ordained.
What is man that thou art mindful of him,
and the son of man that Thou visitest him?
For Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels...
And has crowned him with glory and honor.
We glorify Your name. We magnify Your name forever and ever.
Oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord...

(Musical Interlude)
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name.
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy
name... how excellent is Thy name.




Anthem Of Praise Lyrics

Praise Him with the timbrel and dance
Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet
Praise Him with the psaltry and harp
Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord

Praise Him with timbrel and dance
Praise Him on the high sounding symbals
Praise Him with stringed instruments
Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord

O magnify the Lord
Magnify the Lord with me
Magnify the Lord
Magnify the Lord with me
Magnify the Lord
Manify the Lord with me
Magnify the Lord
Let us exalt His name together

O be joyful all ye people
O be joyful and clap your hands
(10x)

oh.....Praise Him (7x)
oh.....Praise His name

Lift Him up
[Key change(3) after every 8th]

Let everything that hath breath praise Him
Let everything that hath breath praise Him
Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord

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