Lyrics
Oh how wondrous is the name of the Lord
how we worship
His name is to be adored
God our maker
endured pain guilt and strife
so that we might
access our eternal life
repeat
We offer sincere praise
we stand and bless your holy name
your blood has loosed all the chains
all men shall proclaim
there's power in your name
How we love you
your name is so sweet
your joy is complete
we love you
we reverence your face in this holy place
Jehovah Jirah
He who provides for my soul
my strong tower
Who hears and moves when we call
Elohim
created us from the dust
Jehovah Shalom
the Lord is present with us
We offer sincere praise
we stand and bless your holy name
your blood has loosed all the chains
all men shall proclaim
there's power in your name
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Oh How Wondrous” praises the Lord through names and attributes associated with divine power, provision, peace, and creation. The opening connects adoration of God’s name with the saving work that gives access to eternal life. Later lines answer that confession with sincere praise, blessing, and a proclamation that bondage is broken through Christ’s blood.
The song’s sequence of names broadens its focus without leaving worship. “Jehovah Jireh” presents God as provider, “Elohim” points to the Creator, and “Jehovah Shalom” names the Lord as peace and present help. The lyric also describes God as a strong tower who hears when called, echoing biblical images of refuge and answered prayer. Repeated references to the holy name give the song its central movement: God is adored not merely for a title, but for acts of creation, salvation, provision, and presence. The repeated praise section makes that confession communal and emphatic.
Related Scripture
- Proverbs 18:10 The Lord’s name is described as a strong tower and a place of safety.
- Genesis 22:14 Abraham names the place with the confession that the Lord provides.