Lyrics
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
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
10,000 reasons for my heart to find
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
10,000 years and then forevermore
Forevermore
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
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
I will worship Your holy name
God, I'll worship Your holy name
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Meaning & Inspiration
“10,000 Reasons” centers on a simple call to bless the Lord in every part of life. Each verse moves through a different moment: the beginning of a new day, the presence of God’s goodness, and the approach of death. Through all of them, the soul continues to sing, making worship a daily practice rather than a response limited to easy circumstances.
The chorus closely echoes Psalm 103, where the psalmist calls his soul to bless the Lord and remember His benefits. The description of God as rich in love and slow to anger also draws from that psalm. By linking morning, evening, and the future hope of unending praise, the song portrays worship as a whole-life response to God’s enduring character. Its accessible repetition also suits a children’s performance while preserving the central biblical themes of gratitude, mercy, and faithful praise.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 103:1-5 The psalmist calls his soul to bless the Lord and remember His benefits.
- Psalm 103:8 The verse describes the Lord as merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in love.