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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