A few years ago, Shekinah Glory Ministry bolted on the gospel music scene. Seemingly coming out of nowhere, they managed to turn the industry upside down with one song. Praise Is What I Do , sung and written by Elder William Murphy, III , was sung in choir stands all over the nation and found Christians everywhere on their faces seeking a closer relationship with the Lord. The song and title of the group's debut project sold over 200,000 units, virtually an impossible feat for an independent gospel label. The record company, Kingdom Records Inc., based outside of Chicago , Illinois , is part of Valley Kingdom Ministries International . The company was previously run by the very capable and gifted couple, Pastor Rose & Tony Harper . Thankfully, Rose Harper's anointed hand is all over the group's new, phenomenal project as she plays the key roles of producer, engineer, songwriter, and arranger of vocals and instruments on the group's second offering, Shekinah Glory Ministry - Live .

The first CD on the two-CD set opens with an introduction from the pastor, Apostle H. Daniel Wilson . Harper's song, Your Name , is a festive, bold icebreaker. The song demands praise and reverence for the Almighty. Psalm 27 , seamlessly flowing into the rhythmic dynamics of Your Name , is an instrumental, vocal and lyrical wonder. Elder Cedric Ford is featured on the catchy, festive cut Awesome & Mighty . Elder Jerrold Norwood provides exhortation for Awesome & Mighty and is the worship leader on the track, I Exalt Thee . Arise, Shine is another electrifying praise song. Providing some funk for the more contemporary gospel lovers, the fun-filled, intricate vocal stylings of Higher seeks to lift the name of the Lord “higher”. It's a great track as is the horn-tinged, Latin-influenced Unquenchable Worshipper . Clap/Shout , driven largely by its strong percussion rhythms, closes out the praise portion of the project.

Starting to move into a worship mode, How Deeply I Need You glides into the Love Medley on Disc Two. The medley includes some church favorites including Oh How He Loves You And Me , Oh How I Love Jesus and Donnie McClurkin 's What A Love. Other strong new songs with the theme of love are Beyond Measure , penned by Jamari L. Pierce and Min. Wanda M. Williams , and Greg Booth 's God's Gift. Murphy of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta , Georgia under the pastorate of Bishop Eddie Long contributes his stunning vocals to the Shekinah Glory Ministry's sophomore project. Like Never Before ministered by Murphy is quite a moving song, one which beseeches God to have His power fall “like never before”. Also included on Disc Two is the stirring Glory and the Desmond Pringle -led track The Place . A definite highlight of the project, the lyrics take the Christian into the secret place. Another jewel is the song of surrender, Yes . It's one of those songs you'll want to have for your personal time with the Lord. In addition to those already mentioned, some more definite “movers and shakers” are included on this project. Daniel Weatherspoon from Spoonfed Productions comes in a Musical Director and Ray Bady brings in his expertise as drum programmer.

Those who loved Praise Is What I Do will have another fabulous and anointed project to add to their Shekinah Glory Ministry collection with Shekinah Glory Ministry - Live . This one's a winner.