Lyrics
Oh Lord, we praise your name
Your name forever reigns
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For you alone are worthy, worthy of the praise
We give you glory forever and always
Your name sits on high, high above the earth
And we will praise you forever and ever
Oh Lord, we praise your name
Your name forever reigns
Repeat
For you alone are worthy, worthy of the praise
We give you glory forever and always
Your name sits on high, high above the earth
And we will praise you forever and ever
Oh Lord, we bless your name
Your name we will proclaim
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For you are king of kings, and the Lord of Lords
We give you glory for you alone are God
Your name sits on high, high above the earth
And we will praise you forever and ever
Oh Lord we praise, we praise your holy name
We lift our hands
For you are worthy to be praised
Hallelujah is the highest praise
Hallelujah is the highest praise
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Oh Lord we praise, we praise your holy name
We lift our hands
For you are worthy to be praised
Repeat
Hallelujah is the highest praise
Hallelujah is the highest praise
Repeat
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Meaning & Inspiration
Oh Lord We Praise Your Name centers on the worthiness and sovereignty of God. Its recurring declaration of praise is supported by images of the divine name reigning forever, exalted above the earth, and belonging to the King of kings. Those lines closely reflect Psalm 113, where the name of the Lord is praised from sunrise to sunset and described as high above the nations. The title King of kings also recalls the worship language of Revelation.
The song develops through repeated calls to praise, bless, proclaim, and glorify that holy name. Lifted hands give the words a visible posture of worship, while the repeated hallelujah keeps the focus on adoration rather than personal circumstance. Repetition functions as a congregational invitation, allowing a simple confession of divine worth to gather force. The result is a direct praise song whose central claim remains consistent throughout: God alone is worthy, His rule is supreme, and His name deserves continuing honor.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 113:1-4 The psalm calls for enduring praise of the Lords name and declares Him exalted above the nations.
- Revelation 19:16 Christ is identified as King of kings and Lord of lords, matching the songs declaration.