Lubert Levy was like a man on fire as he thrilled the audience at Praises in the Temple on Saturday.

Andr Jebbinson, Staff Reporter

It was supposed to be Praises in the Temple but the melody rang out all over the neighbourhood in Ebony Vale, St. Catherine, on Saturday.

The decent line-up was not only filled with energy, but the partially completed structure caused the worshipping from the stage and the congregation to permeate to those who might have been on the outside.

Gospel big names like DJ Nicholas and Omari were on the programme; however, it was Lubert Levy's clan that had the congregation going for about an hour. First, it was the Levy children who were rocking the house like anybody else could. Three of them in all, but they sounded like mighty waters rushing down a waterfall. It left many of the congregation in amazement at just how much power the children had.

Energetic entrance

Meanwhile, it seemed 'Daddy Levy' was backstage revving up for an extremely energetic and athletic entrance. In he came like a man who had just received some juicy news he wanted to delivery urgently. Daddy Levy, the 2004 National Gospel Song winner, got the crowd on the their feet, dancing and prancing about. Heaven came down and glory filled their souls. With song like Roll Jordan and Tek It By Force, the temple was indeed filled with praises.

Levy brought the curtains down on the first half and an end to the older generation's night. Levy can be considered a traditional gospel artiste adding a little of the contemporary gospel reggae mix. The older generation appreciated that and once the modern artistes such as Kareem and JD came to the fore, the younger generation were on their own. Both these artistes tried to feed off what little feedback they got, but it was simply not enough. The fire that was there earlier was drenched.

Omari came on and had an easier time. The congregation was responding more to him when he sang Help. He also took the chance to minister a little.

Then is was time for the big diesel, DJ Nicholas. His younger fans were excited and were on their feet. They proved they knew his songs and he was feeding from it.

"Weh di young people dem, mi want unnu com up here," he requested.

Soon a strong contingent filed from the back of the church to the front and they were there jumping and singing with Nicholas. After about three songs, he became a preacher and only gave the raw words to the old and young alike. In the midst of the calm, he was joined by Kareem and JD and they sang Come Just As You Are.

Several young persons made their way to th in what seemed to be an effective ministry from DJ Nicholas. Host pastor, Rev. Cawley Bolt closed out the programme.

Left:Right;DJ Nicholas had the young people dancing and prancing. - photos by Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer