Lyrics
Intro
Some of y'all been playing with God all week
But He still woke you up this morning
So if you know He's been good, go on and open your mouth
Let the church say amen
Verse 1
Woke up this morning with breath in my chest
Devil tried to knock me down, but I'm still blessed
Storm's been heavy, but I'm still standing strong
Favor on my life, baby, I can't go wrong
Every mountain I climb, God brought me through
And if He did it for me, He'll do it for you
You can't tell me nothing; I've seen His hand
Somebody shout amen right where you stand
Chorus
Let the church say amen He turned it all around again
Let the church say amen I'm standing here 'cause
He stepped in When the devil said no, God said yes
Look at me now, I'm still blessed Let the church say amen
Let the whole church say amen Amen, amen, amen, amen
Verse 2
I've been through fire, I've walked through rain
Had some nights I cried 'til I felt insane
But joy came rising when the sun broke through
God whispered, "Baby, I'm not done with you"
Every door that closed, He opened up too
That's why I praise Him like I do
I ain't waiting for nobody else
I shout on command, if you know God's good throw up your hand
Bridge
When I didn't know where to go, amen
When my heart was broke, amen
When the bills weren't paid, He made a way
Somebody shout amen, let the church say amen
Chorus / Outro
Let the church say amen He turned it all around again
Let the church say amen My breakthrough came when
He stepped in I'm living proof
God still saves Look at me now, covered in grace
Let the church say amen
Let the whole church say amen Amen, amen
Credits & Song Information
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Let the Church Say Amen” by Damita Jo is a testimony song that invites the congregation to answer with “amen.” A spoken opening says that God woke the listeners up this morning, so they have reason to open their mouths and praise Him. The first verse describes waking with breath in the chest, a heavy storm, and still standing, then adds that if God brought the singer through, He will do the same for others.
The second verse speaks of fire, rain and nights of tears, followed by joy and the words that God is not done with her. The chorus keeps the contrast simple: when the devil said no, God said yes. The bridge lists times of confusion, heartbreak and unpaid bills, and each time answers with amen and the claim that He made a way.
The themes are close to Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 30:5 and 2 Corinthians 1:20, which speak of passing through fire, joy after weeping, and the promises of God receiving a yes in Christ. It is built for call and response.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 43:2 Passing through waters and fire with God
- Psalm 30:5 Joy comes in the morning
- 2 Corinthians 1:20 All God’s promises are yes in Christ