Helen Baylor - We Give You Praise Lyrics
Lyrics
The highest praise belongs to Thee
Hallelujah, to our great King
Blessing and honor goes to You
As we endeavor to fill this place with praise
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The highest praise
The highest praise belongs to Thee
Hallelujah, to our great King
Blessing and honor goes to You
As we endeavor to fill this place with praise
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lamb, y'all
For He is the great I AM
Our King forevermore to reign
He's never changing, every day the same
(No, no, He never change)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yes
We give You praise
(We give You praise)
The highest praise
(We give You praise)
'Cause You're worthy
(We give You praise)
Of all the praise
(We give You praise)
We love You
(We give You praise)
We lift up our voices
(We give You praise)
We praise You
(We give You praise)
We give You the highest praise
(We give You praise)
We praise Your Holy name
(We give You praise)
Give You all the praise
(We give You praise)
(We give You praise)
Yeah, we praise You
(We give You praise)
The highest praise belongs to Thee
(Hallelujah)
Hallelujah, to our great King
Blessing and honor goes to You, Lord
As we endeavor to fill this place with praise
Oh, my, my, my, my
Oh, oh, oh...
(We give You praise)
We clap our hands
(We give You praise)
Stomp our feet
(We give You praise)
'Cause You're worthy
(We give You praise)
We lift our voices
(We give You praise)
We lift our hands
(We give You praise)
'Cause You're worthy
(We give You praise)
To be praised
(We give You praise)
'Cause we love You
(We give You praise)
For Your tender mercy
(We give You praise)
Your loving kindness
(We give You praise)
(We give You praise)
Oh, oh, said we love You
(We give You praise)
We love You, Jesus
(We give You praise)
You're worthy
(We give You praise)
My God is worthy
(We give You praise)
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
(C'mon, c'mon, sing, soprano, sing)
We give You praise
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
(Oh, hallellujah, say, c'mon)
We give You praise
(Alto!)
Blessings, honor, power, glory
(C'mon, huh! Say, give You praise)
Hallelujah, we give you praise
Blessings, honor, power, glory
(C'mon, alto! C'mon, yeah, whoo!)
Hallelujah, we give you praise
(Give me basses, now)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh...
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah!)
Oh, oh, oh, we give You praise
(Tenor, sing)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh...
(C'mon, oh, oh, oh, yeah, yeah)
Oh, oh, oh, we give You praise
(We give You praise)
(We give You praise)
My, my, my
(We give You praise)
Lord, we love Ya
(We give You praise)
We give You the highest praise
(We give You praise)
'Cause Your worthy, Lord
(We give You praise)
All our heart, yeah
(We give You praise)
Whoo!
(We give You praise)
Blessings, honor, power, glory
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
(C'mon, hey)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh...
Oh, oh, oh, we give You praise
(Give You the highest)
Blessings, honor, power, glory
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
(The highest praise, yeah, oh...)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh...
Oh, oh, oh, we give You praise
(We give You praise)
Whoo!
(We give You praise)
He is worthy, y'all
(We give You praise)
He's worthy
(We give You praise)
At your hands and knees
Worthy
(We give You praise)
The highest praise
(We give You praise)
Yeah, yeah
(We give You praise)
Oh, yeah
(We give You praise)
Video
We Give You Praise
Meaning & Inspiration
"We Give You Praise," a powerful declaration of adoration from Helen Baylor’s 2006 album, *Full Circle*, stands as a profound musical testament to the centrality of worship in the Christian life. Released on August 1, 2006, this track delves deep into the essence of glorifying God, moving beyond mere recitation to a heartfelt outpouring of reverence. The lyrical narrative immediately establishes the supreme worthiness of God, proclaiming that "the highest praise belongs to Thee." This echoes the scriptural mandate found in Psalm 95:6, which urges, "Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker." The song’s central theme revolves around offering God the "highest praise," a concept that resonates with divine commands for unreserved devotion.
The meaning embedded within "We Give You Praise" is a direct reflection of the scriptural understanding of God's sovereignty and nature. Baylor articulates that God is "Holy, Holy, Holy," a phrase directly drawn from Isaiah 6:3 and Revelation 4:8, where angelic beings ceaselessly cry out God's holiness. The identification of God as "the great I AM" further solidifies His eternal and self-existent nature, as revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14. The lyrics emphasize God's unchanging character – "He's never changing, every day the same" – a truth powerfully articulated in Hebrews 13:8: "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." This immutability is a cornerstone of faith, providing a steadfast foundation for praise. The song meticulously builds a case for worship by detailing God's attributes: His worthiness, His tender mercy, and His loving kindness, all of which are foundational to Christian theology and are consistently praised throughout Scripture, from the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 36:5-7) to the Gospels.
From a musical and interpretive standpoint, "We Give You Praise" is less about intricate melodic complexity and more about the unadulterated, fervent expression of adoration. The repetitive, yet increasingly layered, declarations of praise, such as the powerful call-and-response sections that invite different vocal parts to join in, create an immersive worship experience. This structure mirrors the communal worship described in the Bible, where diverse voices unite in offering praise. The palpable energy in the track, with its exhortations to "clap our hands" and "stomp our feet," is not mere exuberance; it's a physical manifestation of the joy and gratitude that overflow from a transformed heart, reminiscent of the psalmist's call to praise God with instruments and with dancing (e.g., Psalm 149:3). The repeated emphasis on "We give You praise" serves as a constant reminder that worship is an active, intentional choice, a conscious offering of one's self and one's voice to the Creator. The song’s enduring message is an encouragement to believers to cultivate a lifestyle of praise, recognizing that every blessing, honor, power, and glory ultimately belongs to God, as affirmed in Revelation 7:12. This track is a profound invitation to engage in the highest form of worship, acknowledging God's supreme sovereignty and love in every aspect of life.