Lincoln Brewster - Give Him Praise Lyrics
Lyrics
God almighty, we give You praise
For we are fearfully and wonderfully made
Sons and daughters, we stand unashamed
As we lift up Your name, Oh Most High
'Cause You are great and mighty
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Like this, oh, oh, oh, oh
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Like this, oh, oh, oh, oh
So now there's two and one
We will praise You, Lord, for the marvelous things You've done
We will be filled with joy because of You
We'll sing praise to Your name, Oh Most High
'Cause You are great and mighty
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Like this, oh, oh, oh, oh
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Like this, oh, oh, oh, oh
Praise the Lord
He is good
Give Him praise
Lift your hearts
Raise your hands
Give Him praise
Give Him praise, give Him praise
Praise the Lord
He is good
So give Him praise
Lift your hearts
Raise your hands
And give Him praise
Great and mighty
Holy, holy
You are worthy so we lift up Your name
Lift up your name
Great and mighty
Holy, holy
You are worthy so we lift up Your name
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Give Him praise
Praise Lord
Video
Lincoln Brewster - Give Him Praise ft. Israel Houghton (Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Lincoln Brewster’s "Give Him Praise," released October 13, 2010, on the album "Today Is the Day," stands as a vibrant and potent anthem within contemporary worship music. From its inception, the song invites believers into a joyous, uninhibited declaration of God's supremacy, serving as a direct and uncomplicated call to exalt the Creator. It bypasses complex theological discourse to land directly on the fundamental response due to a benevolent God: adoration and thanksgiving.
The core message of "Give Him Praise" is rooted in the biblical understanding of humanity's origin and purpose. The lyrics declare, "God almighty, we give You praise / For we are fearfully and wonderfully made." This echoes the profound truth found in Psalm 139:14, where the psalmist marvels at God's intricate design and masterful creation of each individual. It establishes praise as a natural and fitting response to being divinely formed. Further affirming identity and belonging, the song proclaims, "Sons and daughters, we stand unashamed / As we lift up Your name, Oh Most High." This resonates deeply with New Testament teachings on adoption into God's family, as seen in Romans 8:15 and Galatians 4:6-7, where we are called "Abba, Father." Standing unashamed speaks to the confidence found in Christ, a boldness articulated in Romans 1:16, unburdened by fear or self-consciousness in exalting the "Most High," a title frequently used to describe God’s supreme sovereignty in passages like Psalm 7:17 and Daniel 4:24.
The repetitive, driving call to "Give Him praise" throughout the song serves not as redundancy but as an insistent, Spirit-led urging for continuous worship. This invitation stems from recognizing "the marvelous things You've done." This phrase encompasses everything from the grandeur of creation to the miracle of salvation, and the countless personal blessings God bestows, aligning with Psalm 145:3, which states, "Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." The result of this recognition and praise is profound joy: "We will be filled with joy because of You." This joy is not fleeting happiness but a deep-seated spiritual gladness, a fruit of God's presence, as described in Psalm 16:11, "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy." The ultimate reason for this overflowing response is God’s unchanging character: "You are great and mighty," an affirmation that establishes His infinite power and majesty as the foundation for all praise, just as Deuteronomy 10:17 proclaims, "For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome."
As the song progresses, it encourages active, physical expressions of devotion. The simple yet profound declarations, "Praise the Lord / He is good," are core tenets of biblical worship, consistently found in the Psalms, such as Psalm 100:5, "For the Lord is good and his love endures forever." The directives to "Lift your hearts / Raise your hands" are powerful calls to worship both internally and externally. Raising hands is a common biblical posture of surrender, supplication, and adoration, evident in verses like Psalm 63:4 and 1 Timothy 2:8, signifying open reception and offering. Lifting hearts, meanwhile, emphasizes the necessity of inward spiritual engagement, ensuring that praise is not merely mechanical but stems from a sincere and devoted spirit, as implied in Psalm 25:1, where the psalmist lifts his soul to God. These actions collectively demonstrate a wholehearted commitment to worship, inviting every part of a person to participate in glorifying God.
The song builds to an powerful crescendo, declaring God's unmatched attributes: "Great and mighty / Holy, holy / You are worthy so we lift up Your name." Reaffirming His greatness and might reminds us of His omnipotence and limitless power, echoing Jeremiah 32:17, "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." The repetition of "Holy, holy" serves as a direct echo of celestial worship described in Isaiah 6:3 and Revelation 4:8, signifying God's absolute purity, transcendence, and perfect righteousness, His complete separation from all that is common or sinful. This profound holiness is the ultimate basis for His worthiness. The declaration "You are worthy" is the ultimate reason for worship, acknowledging God’s inherent value and right to receive all honor and glory, as perfectly articulated in Revelation 4:11: "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." Consequently, to "lift up Your name" is to exalt His character, to make His glory known, and to honor Him above all else, aligning with Psalm 34:3, "Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together." "Give Him Praise" is, at its heart, a straightforward yet profound theological statement, propelling believers into an active, Spirit-filled, and biblically-grounded expression of worship that resounds with the truth of God's magnificent identity and His incredible works.