Lyrics
Chorus
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes
Chorus
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
You're rich in love, and You're slow to anger
Your name is great, and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find
Chorus
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years and then forevermore
Chorus x2
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
Jesus, I'll worship Your holy name
Lord, I'll worship Your holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
Jesus, I'll worship Your holy name
I'll worship Your holy name
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Meaning & Inspiration
10,000 Reasons is a sustained call to bless the Lord in every circumstance. The chorus draws directly from the language of Psalm 103, summoning the soul to worship the holy name of God. Each verse gives that praise a different setting: the beginning of a new day, reflection on divine goodness, and the approach of death. Together, these scenes present worship as a lifelong response rather than an emotion limited to favorable moments.
The description of God as rich in love and slow to anger reflects the biblical portrait repeated in Exodus 34:6 and Psalm 103:8. Gratitude grows from that character, with countless reasons for praise found in mercy, kindness, and enduring faithfulness. The final verse extends the song beyond present strength, expressing confidence that praise continues when earthly life ends. Its simple progression from morning to eternity gives the lyric unusual breadth while keeping its central action constant: blessing the Lord and worshiping the name of Jesus.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 103:1-2 The chorus closely follows the psalmist calling his soul to bless the Lord and remember His benefits.
- Psalm 103:8 The verse echoes the description of the Lord as compassionate, gracious, and slow to anger.