Chris Tomlin - Psalm 100 Lyrics
Lyrics
Enter in through the gates
Enter in here and praise
Come before him, come bring your song
We are His people, He is our God
For the Lord is good and His love endures
His love endures
For the Lord is good and His love endures
His love endures forevermore
His faithfulness, it has no end
For the Lord is good and His love endures
His love endures
Enter into His courts
Enter in with grateful hearts
Come before him, come bring your song
We are His people, He is our God
For the Lord is good and His love endures
His love endures
For the Lord is good and His love endures
His love endures forevermore
His faithfulness, it has no end
For the Lord is good and His love endures
His love endures
Raise Your voice
Shout for joy all the earth
We sing a new song now
We sing a new song now
Raise Your voice
Shout for joy all the earth
We sing a new song now
We sing a new song now
It’s Your love
His love endures
His love endures forevermore
His faithfulness, it has no end
For the Lord is good and His love endures
His love endures
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Chris Tomlin - Psalm 100 (Lyrics & Chords)
Meaning & Inspiration
Chris Tomlin’s song titled “Psalm 100,” prominently featured since its 2014 release on the album *Love Ran Red*, serves as a vibrant musical echo of the ancient biblical text. This isn't merely a song *about* Psalm 100; it is, in essence, the psalm itself set to a contemporary tune, bringing the timeless call to worship into the modern era. The original Psalm 100 is a brief but powerful declaration, often labeled a “Psalm of Thanksgiving,” urging all the earth to acknowledge and praise God. Tomlin’s interpretation takes this ancient summons and makes it accessible and singable for congregations and individuals today.
The song immediately captures the spirit of the psalm's opening verses, which command, "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth!" and "Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs." Tomlin's musical arrangement is deliberately uplifting, accessible, and easy to join in, perfectly embodying this instruction for a "joyful noise" and "gladness." The melody is straightforward yet anthemic, encouraging participation rather than passive listening, much like the original psalm was intended for corporate use in approaching God’s presence. It channels the energy of celebration found in passages like Psalm 95:1-2, which similarly calls us to "come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song."
Crucially, the song grounds the call to worship in the foundational truths declared in Psalm 100:3: "Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture." Tomlin’s song reflects this core identity statement – our belonging to God because He is the Creator. This isn't just an abstract theological point; it's the very reason *why* we are called to worship. Understanding who God is and who we are in relation to Him fuels genuine praise. This echoes other Scriptures that remind us of our origin and relationship with God, such as Genesis 1:27 which speaks of being made in His image, or 1 Peter 2:9 which describes believers as "a chosen people, a royal priesthood... that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness."
Building on this truth, the song moves into the posture of approach described in Psalm 100:4: "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name." The musical structure supports this, often building in intensity as it speaks of entering God's presence. It serves as a reminder that our access to God is accompanied by specific attitudes: gratitude for His goodness and vocal praise for His character. This call to thanksgiving is a constant theme in Scripture, seen in verses like Philippians 4:6, which instructs us to present our requests with thanksgiving, and 1 Thessalonians 5:18, which urges giving thanks in all circumstances. The song makes this entry point into God's presence a natural, joyful response.
The ultimate reason for this enthusiastic worship is found in the psalm's final verse, Psalm 100:5: "For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." This declaration provides the unwavering foundation for all the preceding commands to praise. Tomlin’s song emphasizes these attributes, reminding everyone singing that God’s goodness isn’t fleeting, His love isn’t temporary (as confirmed in scriptures like 1 Chronicles 16:34), and His faithfulness is generational, stretching into eternity (as Lamentations 3:22-23 also beautifully testifies). This unchanging character of God is the rock upon which our worship stands. The song’s enduring appeal lies in its simple, direct affirmation of these core truths, allowing people to express praise rooted not in fleeting emotions, but in the reliable nature of God Himself. It functions effectively as a collective expression of faith, drawing people together to lift their voices in unified adoration based on the clear, powerful message of Scripture.