Javon Inman invites listeners on a worship experience on his debut album, Heart of a Worshiper. Traditional, contemporary and jazz-infused Gospel sounds marry soulful lyrics for an unforgettable journey. The hit single “Joy,” reminds listeners of the great joy found in God while “Come Home” pulls at the heart strings of Gospel music fans. All songs on the album are written by Javon. His music ministry is making an impact in the industry and is sure to produce many more projects in the future. LYRICS 1. Worship The Lord Verse: Worship The Lord in the beauty of Holiness He is worthy of praise (Repeat 4x’s) Change: Now is the time to praise the Lord! Hook: Blessings and honor Glory and power He’s Alpha and Omega Look at what God has done Through His begotten Son We have eternal life (Repeat Verse once, Bridge, Hook 2x’s) Bridge: Our God is an Awesome God Our God is an Awesome God And He reigns from heaven above Vamp: God is a Wonder (God is a Wonder) Wonder in my soul (O-O God) (Repeat) Now is the time to praise Now is the time to praise Now is the time to praise The Lord! Keyboards: Tyrone Powell and Joe VanBuren Auxiliary Keyboards: Tyrone Powell Bass: Tommy Tordsson Guitar: Phil Hughley Drums: Korey Mickey Lead Vocals: Javon Inman Additional Vocals: Javon Inman, Lorraine Gibbs, Damon Nevils, Renee Norman, Caroleen Moore, Shon Watson, Lisa Woods, Yolonda Anderson and Janelle Harris Produced by: Tyrone Powell for Innerman Sound Productions – Fredericksburg, VA 2. Never Thought Intro: So glad to know You this way, (So glad to know You this way) So glad to know You this way, (So glad to know You this way) So glad to know You this way, (So glad to know You this way) So happy about it, (just want to shout it) (Repeat) Verse: I feel You I see You And hear You My cup is running over You know me You hold me You’re so in love with me I’m in the place of God Change: When I look in my heart I see, You’re looking back at me Hook: Never thought I’d know Never thought I’d know Never thought I’d know You This way (Repeat, Back to Verse) Bridge: To feel Your loving arms surrounding me It’s wonderful (so incredible) And to know You even as my Friend It’s wonderful, so incredible, incredible Vamp: So glad to know You this way, (So glad to know You this way) So glad to know You this way, (So glad to know You this way) So glad to know You this way, (So glad to know You this way) So happy about it, (just want to shout it) (Repeat) Tenors: So glad I know You this way Altos & Sopranos: Yet I want to know You more, in Your suffering Altos & Sopranos: Yet I want to know You more, in Your resurrection (Repeat as instructed) Music Composer and Keyboards: Clifford R. Flowers, Jr. Bass: Todd Gholar Drums: Duane Gray Horns: Mo’ Horns Guitar: David Smalls Lead Vocals: Javon Inman Additional Vocals: Javon Inman, Lorraine Gibbs, Damon Nevils, Renee Norman, Shon Watson, Yolonda Anderson, Janelle Harris and Shevina Wilmore 3. Praise The Lord (Psalm 117 & Psalm 118) Verse: For His merciful kindness is great toward us (Praise ye The Lord!) And the truth of The Lord endureth forever (Praise ye The Lord!) (Repeat) Hook: O give thanks unto The Lord! O give thanks for He is good! O give thanks unto The Lord! O give thanks for He is good! Praise The Lord, Praise The Lord (Modulate, Repeat as instructed) Outro: Praise The Lord, Praise The Lord, Praise The Lord! (Repeat) Music Composer and Keyboards: Clifford R. Flowers, Jr. Bass: David Fagan Drums: Kenny Piper Horns: Mo’ Horns Lead Vocals: Javon Inman Additional Vocals: Javon Inman, Lorraine Gibbs, Damon Nevils, Renee Norman, Caroleen Moore, Shon Watson, Lisa Woods, Yolonda Anderson and Janelle Harris 4. Life Verse: Fountain of Living Waters My soul thirst for Thee Fountain of Healing Waters I come to You for drink. (Repeat) Change: From the Well that won’t dry Springing up to everlasting… Hook: Life Fill my life ‘Til there’s no more me But only You O Life, here’s my life I surrender Living waters flow (Back to Verse, Hook –repeat 2x’s) Bridge: Fountain of Life Resurrect my life Sir give this water That I thirst not (Repeat 4x's) Vamp: O-o-o, purify me O-o-o, saturate me O-o-o, worship flow from my belly to Your heart (Repeat) Music Composer and Keyboards: Clifford R. Flowers, Jr. Bass: Todd Gholar Drums: Duane Gray Flute: Trey Eley Lead Vocals: Javon Inman, Caroleen Moore and Janelle Harris Additional Vocals: Javon Inman, Lorraine Gibbs, Damon Nevils, Renee Norman, Caroleen Moore, Shon Watson, Lisa Woods, Yolonda Anderson and Janelle Harris 5. My Portion (Psalm 73:25-28) Verse: Whom have I in heaven, but Thee And there is none upon earth That I desire beside Thee My heart and my flesh faileth But God is The Strength of my heart Hook: And my Portion, forever It is good for me to draw near to God He’s my Portion forever I have put my trust in the Lord Vamp: I have put my trust in the Lord I have put my trust in the Lord I have put my trust in the Lord Yet will I trust Him Music Composer and Keyboards: Clifford R. Flowers, Jr. Cello: Katie Chambers All Vocals: Javon Inman 6. Joy Verse: Everything, that I need And all that I long to be I find, inside, The dwelling place of You Strength to stand, from day to day And faith to speak trouble away I find, inside, The dwelling place of You (Repeat) Change: My flesh longeth for Thee In a dry and thirsty land Where no water is Hook: Joy, in Thine own presence is fullness of joy Love, in Thine own presence is fullness of love Peace, in Thine own presence is fullness of peace And at Thy right hand are pleasures, forevermore. (Repeat Verse Once, Change & Hook) Bridge: Draw nigh unto me Make Your abode in me Overflow in me Until I burst Give me all of You Your heart I want that, too Forever You will be mine Vamp: Every moment, every second, Every time I’m inside Your presence I find that I’m falling deeper in love (Repeat 4x’s) With You Keyboards: Tyrone Powell and Joe VanBuren Auxiliary Keyboards: Tyrone Powell Bass: Tommy Tordsson Guitar: Phil Hughley Drums: Korey Mickey Lead Vocals: Javon Inman Additional Vocals: Javon Inman, Lorraine Gibbs, Damon Nevils, Renee Norman, Caroleen Moore, Shon Watson, Yolonda Anderson and Janelle Harris Produced by: Tyrone Powell for Innerman Sound Productions – Fredericksburg, VA 7. Come Home Hook: Now I want to come home To the place where I know belong Father, please forgive me for my wrongs I miss You so much Can I please come home (Repeat) Bridge: It was Your grace that has kept me It was Your grace that walked by me It was Your mercy, it was Your mercy, it was Your mercy Vamp: Tenors: Now I want to come home, I want to come home, I want to come home to Your arms (Repeat) Altos: Can I please come home, I am running to Your arms (Repeat) Sopranos: I am sorry, I am running back to Your arms (Repeat) Music Composer and Keyboards: Clifford R. Flowers, Jr. Bass: Todd Gholar Drums: Duane Gray Cello: Katie Chambers Organ: Antione Hookes, Jr. Saxophone: David Tauler Lead Vocals: Javon Inman Additional Vocals: Javon Inman, Lorraine Gibbs, Damon Nevils, Renee Norman, Caroleen Moore, Shon Watson, Shevina Wilmore, Yolonda Anderson and Janelle Harris 8. Redeemer Verse: You wanted me Even though You knew all that I would do (Repeat 4x’s) Hook: Redeemer, I will praise You Redeemer, I worship You Redeemer, I bow before You Redeemer, my heart says thank You Bridge: O-o-o-o-o (O-o-o-o-o) (Repeat 4x’s) Vamp 1: Redeemer, Jesus, You redeemed my life to everlasting (Repeat 4x’s) Vamp 2: I’ll live forever and ever and ever and ever With Jesus forever and ever (Repeat as instructed) Music Composer and Keyboards: Clifford R. Flowers, Jr. Bass: Todd Gholar Drums: Duane Gray Guitar: David Smalls Lead Vocals: Javon Inman & Shon Watson Additional Vocals: Javon Inman, Lorraine Gibbs, Damon Nevils, Caroleen Moore, Shon Watson, Shevina Wilmore, Yolonda Anderson and Janelle Harris 9. Unleash Your Power Verse: I don’t want to be a part of a service today That will base the gospel upon some fancy cliché I don’t want to sing The same songs that we sing Every Sunday that don’t produce any results Verse: I don’t want to leave this place with-out my breakthrough Free my soul of all of this pain and these issues I don’t want, to shout And not really know what I am shouting about, Lord I need You to Unleash Your power Hook: Unleash Your power in this place Unleash Your power in this place Unleash Your power in this place Unleash Your power in this place Verse: What I want is an encounter with the Holy Ghost Not a program that limits God to a schedule What I need, is God To move supernaturally In my natural life Lord I need You to Unleash Your power (Go Back To Hook) Bridge: Let God arise (To the Holy Mount of Zion) Let God arise (As we bow down before Him) Let God arise, arise, arise Vamp: Tenors & Altos: Move by Your, Spirit Lord Have Thine Own way in this place Repeat Sopranos: Set us free Break the chains Release deliverance Shekinah Rain on us In this place Keyboards: Tyrone Powell and Joe VanBuren Auxiliary Keyboards: Tyrone Powell Bass: Tommy Tordsson Guitar: Phil Hughley Drums: Korey Mickey Lead Vocals: Javon Inman Additional Vocals: Javon Inman, Lorraine Gibbs, Damon Nevils, Renee Norman, Caroleen Moore, Shon Watson, Yolonda Anderson, Janelle Harris and Lisa Woods Produced by: Tyrone Powell for Innerman Sound Productions – Fredericksburg, VA 10. Everything Verse 1: Before there was (anything) You existed (as Everything) Sorry the Big Bang Theory, can’t stand You took the void (and by Your Word) Fashioned the seas (and shaped the earth) Charles Darwin you missed this one too Change: Everything that came to be was made by The Everything Hook: The Source of Life resides in You Amazing power belongs to You Such knowledge is too wonderful for me (I can’t attain unto it) But one thing I do understand You love me like no other can By granting me access inside Your heart O God, You’re Everything Verse 2: Omnipresent (El-Shaddai) Who can measure (Your depth and height) Even the universe must, bow down, at Thy feet So it baffles my mind (incredibly) That You are concerned (about me) Reclaiming Thine own through the precious blood (Back to Change & Hook) Bridge: The air and the wind The reason that I smile O-O-O-O The Price that You paid Because You wanted me Vamp: All I need And long for All I hope to be I find You’re Everything (Repeat) Music Composer and Keyboards: Clifford R. Flowers, Jr. Bass: Todd Gholar Drums: Duane Gray Saxophone: David Tauler Lead Vocals: Javon Inman and Janelle Harris Additional Vocals: Javon Inman, Lorraine Gibbs, Damon Nevils, Renee Norman, Caroleen Moore, Shon Watson, Yolonda Anderson and Janelle Harris 11. Rest Intro: Lay your burdens down, I will give you rest Lay your burdens down (Repeat) Hook: Come, come unto me All ye that labor and are heavy laden Come, come unto me All ye that labor and are heavy laden And I will give you rest I will give you rest Verse: My yoke is easy My burden is light Cast all your cares upon me I’ll renew your strength Strength like an eagle Come to me, Come to me (Repeat, Hook) Bridge: Lay your burdens down, I will give you rest Lay your burdens down (Repeat 2x) Vamp: Come unto me all ye people Bring your problems, bring your troubles I Am Alpha & Omega Jehovah, Lord God Provider There is nothing too hard for Me Try Me just once bring it and see I have all the answers for you Stop stressing let Me bring you through Stop playing me, I’m God myself Do you think I really need your help If I split the sea for Moses Surely I can fix your crisis No matter how big or small I am God I can handle them all Music Composer and Keyboards: Clifford R. Flowers, Jr. Bass: David Fagan Drums: Kenny Piper Lead Vocals: Javon Inman Additional Vocals: Javon Inman, Lorraine Gibbs, Damon Nevils, Renee Norman, Caroleen Moore, Shon Watson, Lisa Woods, Yolonda Anderson and Janelle Harris 12. Never Shall Forget Verse: No way I can forget What You’ve done for me No way I can forget How You gave me peace No way I can forget How You put all things under my feet Verse: No way I can forget How You blessed my life No way I can forget You gave me a beautiful wife There is no way in this world I could ever forget How You favored me and opened my eyes Hook: Never shall forget what You’ve done for me Never shall forget how You set me free Jesus I’ll never no, never shall forget What You’ve done for me Thank You for what You’ve done Guitar: David Smalls Foot stomping, claps and snaps: Javon Inman, Janelle Harris and Shevina Wilmore Lead Vocals: Javon Inman Vocals: Christian Inman and Isaiah Inman THANK YOU! First, Eternal Father, Living Water, Redeemer, my life belongs to You. Thank You, Jesus, for rejoicing over me, for singing through me and unlocking the door to Your heart. Thank You for seeing something in me when I saw nothing. Thank You for never letting me go. I am forever grateful. Everything, including this project, is all about You. I praise You for mercy and grace. You will always be a Wonder in my soul. To my earth song, my queen, my best-friend, my super-duper incredible wife, the BEST Manager in the world and, of course, my baby mama, Mecha. Woman...............you are some kind of special. The grace and strength that you exude is nothing like I've ever seen! Undoubtedly, the man that I am is because The Gift in you operates so Wonderfully and True. God has leant you to me for this lifetime and I'll make certain that I take care of you, treasure you, and love each moment spent with you. This ride is so much sweeter with you by my side. Thank you, for everything! Let's continue to write our love story. I love you. To my greatest accomplishments – my sons, Christian and Isaiah, Daddy loves you soooooo much! You may not know this, but your hugs and your smiles, is what recharges Daddy. Thank you boys! Remember, you are destined for greatness. Now, let’s finally go get some ice-cream!!! To my parents, WOW! Your constant support and love over the years has strengthened me more than you’ll ever know. Your testimony has served as my example that with God I KNOW I can make it! Mom, thank you for always being my #1 cheerleader. And Dad, "Mr. Cautious," I promise to always wear my seatbelt :). Thank you for your wisdom, even during those times when you thought I wasn't listening. I love you both. Miko and Sharmian, I could not have asked for better siblings to grow up with. The love, sibling rivalry, and the laughter (and the un-holy things we did as teenagers growing up) we shared will always be some of the best years of my life! BUT, I'm so glad that I'm saved now! Praise God for mercy! LOL! Granddad "Pastor Grandpa" Everett, your weekly check-in phone calls have nourished my soul like Grandma's homemade biscuits. Thank you for sowing The Word into my life at an early age. Grandma, The Original Praise & Worship Leader, your uninhibited "I'll shout right in your face" praise is the reason 1 Thessalonians 5:19 is my favorite scripture. I love you both so much! Duane a.k.a. "Bishop,” thank you for never feeding The Flesh Monster! For speaking life and providing God's angle. Our true "Jonathan/David" friendship is golden to me. I love you and your beautiful family, LaMona, Nathaniel and Nyla. TJ, we’ve been like brothers since grade school and I thank you for always being true. I think Markell, Heaven and Adrian are pretty blessed to have you as a father, I’m blessed to have you as a friend. Ms. Vanessa, thank you for being a fighter, a victorious over-comer, and transferring that strength to an amazing daughter (and you too, Jazz!). I love being your son! Grandma Clayrine, “GG,” your gifts are numerous, your love for holiness is infectious, your humor is hilarious and your smothered chicken is RIDICULOUS!! LOL! Thank you for your unconditional kindness. Evangelist Myrna Summers, you were the first Minister of Music that I came to know and, WOW, what a gift you are to the Kingdom of God! Your life drips of oil. Pastor Leroy White, gentle soul, thank you for your constant encouragement and support. You taught me how to pray and how to wait on God –simply, priceless! Love you, sir. First Lady Ma White, you KNOW I love me some you and I’m looking forward to some of your signature chicken soup! Evangelist Lisa Woods, thank you for sowing time, love and the values of P&W in my spirit. Minister DJ Simms, I believe in you. To my Pastor, Thomas E. Cunningham, thank you for keeping your ear close to God’s heart that I may know Him better. The Word you minister is Truth and Life. Thank you for your sacrifice. Hear The Word Bible Church, I love ya’ll! Thank you for your support, love and encouragement. You are the best church family EVA!! Thank you for letting me hold you hostage during Praise & Worship and not sitting me down. LOL! H.O.A.W. Singers: Lorraine, Damon, Lisa, Yolonda, Shevina, Janelle, Shon, Renee and Caroleen…what can I say? You all are truly gifted, WOW!!! I never thought in my wildest dreams that God would give me a family of worshipers that could so easily translate the vision of this project into what it is. I’m at loss… for your sacrifice and your endless support. The powerful studio sessions were the highlights of my Monday nights (I’m sure we’ll all need dental appts. after all the candy we ate!). To all of your families, thank you for lending me your mommies, daddies, your wives, husbands, brothers and sisters. H.O.A.W. Musicians: Cliff, Duane, Todd, David S., Kenny, David F., Trey Eley, David T., Katie and Antione. The creativity and anointing that you blessed the project with is NOTHING BUT GOD! Thank you for taking on this vision and echoing the sound of heaven. The end result of what transpired after countless hours of rehearsal and studio time still has me shaking my head in wonder. I love you all more than Olive Garden (smile). Mo’ Horns (Baltimore, MD), it was an honor and privilege working with you. I remember during our first session I texted my Pastor and said, “Am I dreaming?!” LOL! Your sound has the ability to transport music (and its hearers) to new dimensions. WOW! I was so blessed. Tyrone & everyone at Innerman Sound Productions: Joe, Tommy, Phil and Korey, thank you for the FIRE! Your work is excellent! Cliff, I had to single you out, again, none of this would have ever come to pass had it not been for your heart. I know a plethora of musicians who could’ve created something nice for the project, but you, “bored” you, took simple hums, mmms and eeehs and brilliantly mastered art that leaves mouths agape (I’ll try my best to not unplug the board anymore!). I continue say, “You just don’t know how gifted you are.” God has imparted you with a musicality that makes other people better, it causes singers to reach and musicians to drive. WOW! Brothers for life! Love you man. Studio 51 and Brad, thank you for a glorious ride! Your ears are heaven-sent. Thank you for all the late nights and early mornings. Your expertise, the ministering, the wisdom and all of the light bulbs God had you to turn on for me is something money could never buy. To all the churches who have significantly impacted my life: New Life C.O.G.I.C. (Massillon, OH), Refreshing Spring C.O.G.I.C. (Riverdale, MD), New Testament Ministries C.O.G.I.C. (Temple Hills, MD), Hear The Word Bible Church (Bowie, MD), God Glorified C.O.G.I.C. (Takoma Park, MD) and Have Life Ministries (Charlotte, NC). Thank you for growing me up, inspiring me to press, speaking life, shepherding, supporting and loving me. To my barber, Tommy, who keeps me looking fresh, I’ll see you at church on Sunday. Marvin, thank you for keeping it 100. Your friendship is true. Greatness is inside of you and He’s calling you higher. STAY FOCUSED! Love you dude. Fred, your testimony is inspiring. I KNOW God’s hand is upon your life. Love to you, Joyce and your ever-growing family. Thank you for your support. Pastor Shomari White, years ago you prayed ‘that all of my dreams come true,’ – I’ll never forget that prayer. Love you and First Lady Jacquetha. See you soon! Finally, to all the Worshipers, I dedicate this project to: • the heart that fervently pounds on the door of God’s throne room, anticipating His response, “Come” • the one who has found rest in His arms • the soul who is chained to the feet of Christ and can’t just “move on” • the life that is only replenished, restored and rejuvenated in the sea of Living Water • the Worship Leaders, Choir Directors, Minster’s of Music, who sacrifice so much to minister the sound of heaven. I pray the lyrics feed your soul, I pray the music reverberates against the walls of your heart and the message ministers to your spirit. Jesus, it’s all about You. I love You and I hope this one makes You smile.