Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr., Let It Rain | Sunday Refresh

On the 28^th edition of Sunday Refresh (2021), we’re uplifted by Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. performing, “Let It Rain.”

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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 28^th edition of Sunday Refresh (2021), we highlight “Let It Rain” as performed by Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr.

“Open the flood gates of heaven, let it rain, let it rain.” Those are such powerful lyrics, penned by  Michael Farren and originally recorded by CCM icon, Michael W. Smith.  The words are simple but potent! Smith’s original version of “Let It Rain” is glorious but Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. transforms this simple CCM record into a powerful black gospel record.

He begins with ministry, before expressively singing those excerpted lyrics.  When the lyrics are repeated for the third time, he’s joined by a choir ( Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Women’s Mass Choir), enhancing, and elevating the spirit.   Whether you are devout or have doubts about spirituality, it’s hard to deny the emotional impact – it touches the spirit.  Smith and Morton deliver a message about letting the spirit of the Lord rain upon the world.  Essentially, this record is an affirmation of faith – believing in the power of an all-knowing, omniscient, and merciful God.   The refresh is real!

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Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. • Let It Rain • Light • 2003
Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr., Let It Rain: Sunday Refresh No. 28 (2021) [: Brent Faulkner, Light, The Musical Hype, Zac Durant on Unsplash]

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