Lyrics
Bless the Lord, Oh my soul
Oh my soul, worship his holy name
Sing like never before, Oh my soul
I'll worship your holy name
The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning
It's time to sing your song again
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes
Bless the Lord, Oh my soul
Oh my soul, worship his holy name
Sing like never before, Oh my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
You're rich in love and You're slow to anger
Your name is great and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness, I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find
Bless the Lord, Oh my soul
Oh my soul, worship His holy name
Sing like never before, Oh my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
Bless the Lord, oh my soul
Oh my soul, Worship His holy name
Sing like never before, oh my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years and then forevermore
Forevermore
Bless the Lord, Oh my soul
Oh my soul, worship His holy name
Sing like never before, Oh my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
Bless the Lord, oh my soul
Oh my soul, worship His holy name
Sing like never before, oh my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
Oh my soul bless the Lord,
Bless the Lord, oh my soul
Oh my soul, worship His holy name
Sing like never before, oh my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
I'll worship
I'll worship Your holy name
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Bless the Lord (10,000 Reasons ) by Matt Redman
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Meaning & Inspiration
This reggae rendition of 10,000 Reasons follows the soul from morning praise to the final approach of death. Each return to the chorus calls the inner life to bless the Lord and worship his holy name, closely reflecting the language of the Psalms. The first verse treats a new day as another occasion for song, while the second grounds praise in God’s love, patience, greatness, kindness, and goodness.
The final verse gives the confession its greatest weight. Even when strength fails and earthly life ends, praise is pictured as continuing beyond that moment into unending worship. The image of ten thousand reasons suggests that gratitude cannot be reduced to a short list; divine goodness continually supplies new cause for song. In this version, the reggae setting supports a lyric built on steady remembrance. Praise is not tied to favorable circumstances but to the enduring character of God and the hope of worship forevermore.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 103:1-5 The psalm calls the soul to bless the Lord and remember his benefits.
- Exodus 34:6 God reveals himself as compassionate, loving, and slow to anger.
- Psalm 146:2 The psalmist resolves to sing praise throughout life.