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from her debut album, ''

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'' (1991). The song peaked at number 31 on the US ''

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and number four on the ''Billboard''

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chart.

Critical reception

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'' remarked that on the song, "Shanice is supported by Johnny Gill's earthy melisma."

Track listing

* 7" single :A1. "Silent Prayer" :B1. "Loving You" * 12" single12" single track listing
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Accessed November 29, 2007 :A1. Radio Edit :A2. Full Version :B1. Instrumental

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Notes and references

1992 singles Shanice songs Johnny Gill songs Songs written by Narada Michael Walden Song recordings produced by Narada Michael Walden Songs written by Jeffrey E. Cohen 1990 songs Motown singles {{1990s-R&B-song-stub