Richard Smallwood - Smallwood Medley: Glorify The Lord / You Sure Been Good To Me / All I Have Is Yours / I Love The Lord / How Excellent Is Thy Name (Psalm 8)... Lyrics
Lyrics
[How Excellent Is Thy Name (Psalm 8):]
[Verse:]
Oh! Lord, how EXCELLENT!
How EXCELLENT!
How EXCELLENT!
How EXCELLENT!
Is your name.
[x2]
[Vamp:]
There is none like you,
None like you,
None like you,
Jesus EXCELLENT is your name.
[x2]
[Chorus: all parts take turns, and then go to reprise until all have sung]
[Tenors:]
In all the earth
[x3]
[Altos:]
In all the earth
[x3]
[Sopranos:]
Every knee shall bow,
And every tongue confess,
That He is Lord
[Reprise: keep singing #1 until Sopranos have sung their chorus, then move to #2]
[1:] Jesus EXCELLENT is your name.
[2:] Jesus EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT
E-E-E-E-XCELLENT
E-E-E-E-XCELLENT
E-E-E-E-E-E-XCELLENT, EXCELLENT!
Is, Is, Is
Ooo, Ooo,
Is, your n-a-a-a-ame.
Video
Richard Smallwood & Vision - My Everything [Praise Waiteth] (Part 1)
Meaning & Inspiration
Richard Smallwood & Vision's "Smallwood Medley: Glorify The Lord / You Sure Been Good To Me / All I Have Is Yours / I Love The Lord / How Excellent Is Thy Name (Psalm 8)," released as part of their 2009 album *My Everything [Praise Waiteth]*, is a powerful testament to the boundless nature of God's glory and the deep wellspring of gratitude for His unending goodness. While the medley encompasses several themes, the profound conclusion in "How Excellent Is Thy Name (Psalm 8)" anchors the entire piece, transforming it into an anthem of divine majesty and personal surrender. The journey through the medley, starting with expressions of praise and acknowledgment of God's providential care, culminates in a soaring declaration of His incomparable greatness. This section, directly inspired by Psalm 8, moves beyond simple adoration to a comprehensive recognition of God's sovereignty over all creation. The lyrics powerfully articulate a truth echoed throughout Scripture: the absolute uniqueness of God. As verses like Isaiah 46:9 declare, "For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me," the medley emphasizes that no earthly being or created thing can rival the Creator. The repeated invocation of "How Excellent!" is not merely an exclamation of awe but a profound realization of God's inherent perfection and supreme authority. This excellence is further amplified by the universal acknowledgment of His Lordship, a concept deeply rooted in Philippians 2:10-11, which states, "so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the ground, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." The song's structure, building from individual declarations to a unified chorus of tenors, altos, and sopranos, mirrors the collective praise that will eventually ascend from all of creation. The extended vocalizations at the end of the "How Excellent" section are not just stylistic flair; they are an ecstatic outpouring, a deliberate stretching of the voice to convey the immeasurable, unending nature of God's glorious name. This medley, therefore, serves as more than just a musical piece; it is a theological statement, inviting listeners to reflect on God's absolute supremacy, His unfailing goodness, and to join in the universal chorus that proclaims His name as truly excellent above all else.