Lyrics
When there's a praise in the temple, and a praise in the house
You can usher in the Spirit and remove the devil out
God will open up the window and the blessing He'll pour out
When there's a praise in the temple and a praise in the houserepeat
Its service timeecho Its service timeecho
Enter into the gate with thanksgiving and praise on your mind
Its service timeecho Its service timeecho
Get up out of that seat
stand up of your feet
Lets clap to the beat
ITS SERVICE TIME!!!! REPEAT
Lead:
You won't leave like you came in Jesus name
Theres a blessing in this house you can claim
All you have to do is speak it Its in your name
You won't leave like you came in Jesus name
Lead:
You won't leave like you came in Jesus name
Theres a blessing waiting on you You can claim
Its predestine and ordained its in your name
You won't leave like you came in Jesus name
Its service timeecho Its service timeecho
Enter into the gate with thankgiving and praise on your mind
Its service timeecho Its service timeecho
Get up out of that seat
Stand up on your feet
Let's clap to the beat
ITS SERVICE TIME
When there's a praise in the temple and a praise in the house
You can usher in the Spirit and remove the devil out
God will open the window and the blessing He'll pour out
When theres a praise in the templerepeat 7 times
And a praise in the house.
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Meaning & Inspiration
Praise in the Temple (It’s Service Time) presents gathered worship as active participation. Thanksgiving, spoken praise, standing, clapping, and confident prayer all belong to the scene. The repeated announcement of service time gives the song the energy of a church call to worship, inviting the congregation to enter with expectation rather than remain passive.
Its clearest biblical echo is Psalm 100:4, which calls worshipers to enter God’s gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. The image of God opening a window and pouring out blessing also recalls Malachi 3:10, although the lyric applies that image within congregational praise. References to blessing in Jesus’ name reinforce the song’s emphasis on trust in divine help. The language is exuberant and direct, joining physical response with confession. At its center is the conviction that praise changes the atmosphere of the gathering and that worshipers may approach God with gratitude, faith, and hope.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 100:4 The psalm calls worshipers to enter God’s gates with thanksgiving and praise.
- Malachi 3:10 The passage uses the image of heaven’s windows opening to pour out blessing.