Rev. James Cleveland, Where is Your Faith in God

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On the 27^th edition of Sunday Refresh (2021), we’re uplifted by Rev. James Cleveland, performing, “Where is Your Faith in God.”

elcome to Sunday Refresh , a column that seeks to highlight inspirational songs to uplift the spirit. These tracks that appear on Sunday Refresh may or may not be faith-based or religious; the goal is for them to make you feel better – refreshed. So, for the 27^th edition of Sunday Refresh (2021), we highlight “Where is Your Faith in God” as performed by

Rev. James Cleveland.

Question: “Where is your faith? Where is your faith in God?” Rev. James Cleveland touts the power of believing in God and having faith on “Where is Your Faith in God.” “Where is Your Faith in God” is one of many beloved gospel classics by one of its most innovative and pivotal figures. “Faith” can be found on an album released near the end of Cleveland’s life, Sings with the World’s Greatest Choirs, from 1985.

“Say you’ve been sick
Tell me about it.
And you think you can’t get well
Where is your faith?
Where is your faith in God?”

On this slow, stirring black gospel masterwork, the role of the choir is big, singing the main melody while Cleveland ministers, ad-libs, and comes in strong on the key lyrics. Throughout, various scenarios are presented, all of which require leaning on those everlasting arms (aka God).

“Say you’re out of work
Tell me about it.
And all your bills are due
Where is your faith?
Where is your faith in God?”

Whatever problem presents itself, Cleveland’s point is loud and clear – trust and believe in God. It’s crucial to have faith. Will faith alone make the problems magically go away? No, but having none certainly won’t help any situation and will make you feel defeated. Essentially, the prescription Rev. James Cleveland offers is the most powerful, omniscient, merciful, and all-knowing.