Jeff and Sheri Easter - Praise His Name Lyrics
Lyrics
When you're up against a wall and your mountain seems so tall
And you realize that life's not always fair
You can run away and hide, let the old man decide
Or you can change your circumstances with a prayer
When everything falls apart praise His name
When you have a broken heart raise your hands and say
Lord, You're all I need, You're everything to me
And He'll take the pain away
When it seem you're all alone praise His name
When you feel you can't go on just raise your hands and say
Greater is He that is within me
And you can praise the hurt away if you'll just praise His name
Oh, you can overcome by the blood of the lamb
And by the word of your testimony
You'll see the darkness go as your faith begins to grow
You're not alone so how can you be lonely
When everything falls apart praise His name
When you have a broken heart raise your hands and say
Lord, You're all I need, You're everything to me
And He'll take the pain away
When it seem you're all alone praise His name
When you feel you can't go on just raise your hands and say
Greater is He that is within me
And you can praise the hurt away if you'll just praise His name
Video
Jeff & Sheri Easter, Charlotte Ritchie - Praise His Name [Live]
Meaning & Inspiration
"Praise His Name," a powerful offering from Jeff and Sheri Easter, featured on the 2000 compilation *Southern Gospel Greats of the 90s*, stands as a testament to the enduring strength found in faith during life's most challenging moments. The song directly addresses the universal experience of facing insurmountable obstacles, where circumstances feel unfair and overwhelming, urging listeners not to succumb to despair or the "old man" of resignation, but instead to turn to prayer as a transformative force. This anthem's core message resonates deeply with the scriptural imperative to find refuge and power in God, echoing passages like Psalm 46:1, which assures us that God is our "refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." The lyric's call to "praise His name" when "everything falls apart" or when one faces a "broken heart" is not a dismissal of pain, but a profound declaration of trust. It embodies the spirit of Philippians 4:6-7, which encourages us to present our requests to God with thanksgiving, promising that His peace will guard our hearts and minds. The Easter's vocal delivery amplifies this message of hope, encouraging listeners to raise their hands and declare, "Lord, You're all I need, You're everything to me." This sentiment directly mirrors the psalmist's cry in Psalm 73:25, "Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you," highlighting an absolute reliance on divine sufficiency. The repeated affirmation, "Greater is He that is within me," is a direct echo of 1 John 4:4, reminding believers of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit, a power that surpasses any earthly adversary or trial. The song further expounds on the victorious path of overcoming, referencing "the blood of the lamb" and "the word of your testimony," drawing directly from Revelation 12:11. This biblical allusion underscores the redemptive power of Christ's sacrifice and the impact of sharing one's faith journey as a witness to God's faithfulness. Ultimately, "Praise His Name" serves as an inspiring reminder that in moments of perceived aloneness and insurmountable struggle, turning our focus to praising God transforms our perspective, enabling us to "praise the hurt away" and experience the liberating truth that we are never truly alone when we praise His name.