Mark Condon, a worship leader, recording artist, songwriter, and pastor originally from Groveport, Ohio wrote this song back in 2012. It was an early Monday morning in February. He performed it for the first time that next Sunday with Kevin Thompson and the Princeton Pike Choir, Band, and Praise Team as stated in the video below.
Mark and his wife Carol are parents to Miquel, Jared, Bryce, and Chase; who work side-by-side with them in their ministry. Mark and Carol have served in full-time ministry for the past 28 years. Mark attended Kent Christian College and Sinclair Community College. He served as Worship Pastor and is the founder of the Worship iClub. He and his wife are currently lead pastor at the Infinite Church located in Gahanna, Ohio.
I approached Bro. Mark recently during a Power Worship Conference held at our church a few weeks ago about writing this blog about one of his songs in which he said that Cover Me would be the best one to write about. At that time I had no idea how this song was going to work in my own families lives. Just a week ago, this song impacted my life in a way no other song has before. I have a little 3 year old grandson and his brother who were placed in my care. His little heart is breaking for his dad and mom. He first heard this song one night while I was on the computer listening to music. Now, he tells me each night before bed that he wants to listen to cover me. He will raise his hands high in the air and tell Jesus he loves him and then asks him to help his dad and mom be happy. There are times during the day that something will trigger his thoughts of his parents and it overwhelms him and he begins to cry. I will hold him and play this song which always makes his little heart feel better. No matter what you are facing and no matter how old you are the peace of God will cover you upon asking.
I have not had time to correspond with Bro Mark to get all the background story behind this song, but I will update hopefully soon.
Thank you Bro Mark for letting the Lord use you in such a way that even blesses the little ones.
Lyrics:
Peace of God...Cover me
Cover me... Cover me...
Peace of God. Cover me...
Through the Storm... Cover me...
Only in You I am safe
Only in You I'm secure
Only in You I find peace
So Cover me... Cover me..
Cover me when I'm not strong
Cover me when I am going through the storm...
Cover me when all seems hopeless
Cover me when my faith is gone
Let the Peace that passes all I understand
Cover Me..... Cover Me....
Other Songs:
Feel the Joy
Rain Lord
Worshiping You
There are so many others. Go to this sight for more song lists: https://www.reverbnation.com/markcondon
Sources:
Mark Condon's Official Website: http://www.markcondon.com/music.shtml
Sheet music and audio track: http://www.praisecharts.com/songs/details/22699/cover-me-sheet-music/
itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/favorites-cover-me/id517310666
http://www.infinitechurch.org/team.htm
https://www.reverbnation.com/markcondon
Bro Mark even has a book called, "Song Writing Made Easy Guide to Writing, Testing and Marketing Your Music." https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/song-writing-made-easy-guide-to-writing-testing-and-marketing-your-music
